Elvis in new Elton John autobiography

[Neil.]

Hi all - I had a peek in the index of the new Reg Dwight tome. Elvis gets a mention - I think it was page 167, or 267.

It says that in the mid-70s, Elton offered to be pianist on the Live Stiffs tour with Elvis et al!! Can you imagine? He says he offered cos he had a crush on Wreckless Eric.

[verbal gymnastics]

Elton championed Elvis very early in his career.

[Dr. Luther]

I had never been aware of this. I had assumed that any reference, or affiliation, was Krall-related.

(The Live Stiffs component seems a bit dubious, I must say...)

[Neil.]

Yeah, I seem to remember reading somewhere that 'This Year's Model' was Elton's favourite record of that year.

[sheeptotheslaughter]

In the late 70's Capital Radio used to have music awards. Elton won best male singer but said Elvis should have won it.

Elvis and Diana married at Elton's house I think