Elton Takes The Backstreets To The Grammy's

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Feb 23, 2000 Source: Grammy.com Submitted By: Hot on the heels of his tribute at the MusiCares Person of the Year dinner last night, Elton John hit the practice stage at Staples Center for a high-octane rendition of "Philadelphia Freedom," on which he'll be joined by teen singing sensations the Backstreet Boys. Elton's take on the soulful "Freedom" brought back memories of when John was one of the few non-black performers invited onto the "Soul Train" stage, where he performed the song in the mid-'70s. In the '90s, John and his band are so tight that one run through the song was enough. But they were happy to give another take for camera blocking and sound. While waiting for take two, Elton playfully began plunking out the Backstreet hit "I Want It That Way" -- a song on John's personal favorite list -- and the Boys chimed in with some quick vocals on the tune. In addition to the Person of the Year honor, John will receive a GRAMMY Legend Award tomorrow night on the big show. --David Konjoyan Comment on this item. Next Item: Backstage at the Grammy's: Boys In The House Prev Item: Backstreet coming of age