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Watch a rendition of the Elton John classic from the 1970s, "Philadelphia Freedom."
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MUSICAL SELECTIONS

"Sixty Years On"
Music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John

"Take Me to the Pilot"
Music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John, The Elton John Band

"Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word"
Music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John The Elton John Band

"Burn Down the Mission"
Music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John, the Royal Academy Musical Choir

"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"
Music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John, the Royal Academy Musical Choir

"Tonight"
Music and lyrics by Elton John
Elton John

"Philadelphia Freedom"
Music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John, The Elton John Band

"This Train Don't Stop There Anymore"
Music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John, The Elton John Band

"Your Song"
Music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John

"Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)"
Music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John, the Royal Academy Musical Choir


Top banner photos: Elton John in performance at the Royal Opera House.

Choir members

Members of the Royal Academy of Musical Theatre Choir.

Cellist

Young cellist with the Royal Academy of Music Orchestra.

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