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Metallica and Annie Lennox performed at the Library of Congress’s March 20, 2024 tribute concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin, the recipients of the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Metallica played “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding”; the concert was later shown as a 90-minute PBS special that premiered April 8, 2024.
What did Metallica play for Elton John?
Metallica performed “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” at the tribute in Washington, D.C. The band’s official event record identifies the performance, and the Associated Press described the song as coming from Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album. That is the original Elton John recording; the cited event materials do not establish a commercial release of Metallica’s live rendition.
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Did Annie Lennox perform at the tribute?
Yes. Annie Lennox was among the announced performers, and the Library of Congress’s post-event account confirms that the lineup performed. The announcement also named Joni Mitchell, Garth Brooks, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Billy Porter, Charlie Puth and Jacob Lusk of Gabriels. Elton John and Bernie Taupin appeared as well. The Library’s reports do not establish a complete performance order.
When and where did the Gershwin Prize tribute take place?
The concert and award presentation took place March 20, 2024, at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were the 2024 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The Library announced the recipients on January 30, 2024, and published its account of the presentation the following day.
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What is the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song?
The Library of Congress says the prize recognizes influence, impact and achievement in popular music. The Librarian of Congress selects recipients in consultation with a board of music and cultural specialists. In its January 30, 2024 announcement, the Library explained: “The honoree is selected by the Librarian of Congress in consultation with a board of scholars, producers, performers, songwriters and music specialists.”
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.When did the PBS special premiere?
The Library of Congress program described the televised tribute as a 90-minute special. It premiered on PBS on April 8, 2024, at 8 p.m. That date confirms the original broadcast, but it does not establish whether the program is currently available to stream or watch on demand.
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- Elton John Live in ‘75 action figure sports one of his most famous stage costumes: the glammed-up baseball uniform from his October 1975 concerts at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- Highly articulated 8" figure with fabric clothing
- Includes scale piano as it appeared during the show
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Elton’s baseball bat, piano bench, microphone stand, interchangeable hands, and three interchangeable heads with different expressions
- OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Display-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap
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- Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - CD Brand New
- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John (1995-05-15)
- Record Label: Mercury
- Country Of Release: NLD
- Year Of Release: 1973
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