
Elton John: The Royal Opera House(2002)
Elton and his band are accompanied by London's Royal Academy of Music Orchestra and Choir, performing a rare concert at the legendary Royal Opera House, with songs that include Take Me To The Pilot, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Burn Down The Mission and Philadelphia Freedom.
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