Elton John's Critically-Acclaimed The Red Piano Concert Spectacular on DVD and Blu-ray in Stores May 5, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of Elton John fans have traveled to Caesars Palace Las Vegas to see over 200 sold-out The Red Piano shows, helping break attendance records and setting new standards for musical entertainment.

Now available everywhere for the first time, the concert DVD or a high-definition Blu-ray format contain the 14-song performance of The Red Piano show, including fan favorites such as "Candle in the Wind," "Your Song," "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer." The Blu-ray features a bonus 50-minute documentary, "The Life and Legacy Of Elton John," with behind-the-scenes of David LaChapelle's treatment of the show, plus stage projections, as well as unique raw videos made for the stage backdrop for select songs. LaChapelle has made a name for himself for his celebrity portraits and videography for artists such as Madonna, Amy Winehouse, and Britney Spears.

The show debuted to critical acclaim in February 2004 with reviews proclaiming it as "A must-see" and USA Today notes that "Sir Elton is still standing as an indestructible talent."

Using a red piano as a starting point, John enlisted his friend and photographer David LaChapelle to develop art and imagery that would complement the music and enhance the experience for the audience, coupled with lyrics by long-standing song-writing partner Bernie Taupin.

The production raised the bar for Las Vegas performances featuring multi-color neon sculpture, pop art, inflatables, baubles, balloons and the band. "It's [the show] what I'm like from an artistic point of view," said Elton. "It's fun, it's deep, it's the songs I really love and it gives me a chance to get across what I am all about, visually as well as musically."

Elton John's career has spanned four decades and he is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time. With more than 50 Top 40 hits, and more than 250 million albums sold, an Oscar and five Grammy awards, he has one of the most successful and sustained careers in music history.

DVD & BLU-RAY:

RED PIANO LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS [104 mins]

    [Band Instrumental Performance]
    1.  Benny and the Jets
    2.  Philadelphia Freedom *
    3.  Believe *
    4.  Daniel *
    5.  Rocket Man *
    6.  Answer In The Sky *
    7.  Tiny Dancer
    [Band Introduction]
    8.  Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me *
    9.  Candle In The Wind *
    [Elton Suit Change / Vegas Montage Footage]
    10. Pinball Wizard *
    11. Bitch Is Back *
    12. I'm Still Standing *
    13. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting *
    [Encore]
    14. Your Song

BLU-RAY ONLY:

DOCUMENTARY [50 mins]

The Life and Legacy of Elton John, with behind-the-scenes of David LaChapelle's 'Red Piano' treatment of Elton's live stage show.

DAVID LACHAPELLE STAGE PROJECTIONS

The unique raw videos made for the stage back drop for track marked with *.

ELTON JOHN TOUR DATES

    March 10,  Cincinnati, OH  US Bank Arena        Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    March 14,  Atlanta, GA     Philips Arena        Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    March 17,  Tulsa, OK       The BOK Center       Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    March 19,  Houston, TX     Toyota Center        Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    March 21,  San Antonio,    AT&T Center          Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    March 26,  Phoenix, AZ     US Airways Center    Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    March 28,  Anaheim, CA     Honda Center         Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    March 30,  Anaheim, CA     Honda Center         Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    April 7,   Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    April 8,   Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    April 10,  Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    April 11,  Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    April 12,  Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    April 14,  Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    April 15,  Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    April 16,  Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    April 18,  Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    April 19,  Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    April 21,  Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    April 22,  Las Vegas, NV   Caesar's Palace      The Red Piano
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    May 2,     Fargo, ND       Fargodome            Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    May 5,     St. Paul, MN    Xcel Energy Center   Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    May 7,     Madison, WI     Kohl Center Arena    Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    May 12,    Omaha, NE       Qwest Center Omaha   Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    May 14,    St. Louis, MO   Scottrade Center     Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    May 16,    Nashville, TN   Sommet Center        Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    May 19,    Indianapolis,   Conseco Fieldhouse   Face to Face w/Billy Joel
     2009       IN
    May 21,    Auburn Hills,   The Palace of Auburn Face to Face w/Billy Joel
     2009       MI              Hills
    May 23,    Cleveland, OH   Quicken Loans Arena  Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    May 26,    Toronto, ON     Air Canada Centre    Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    May 30,    Toronto, ON     Air Canada Centre    Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    June 1,    Ottawa          Scotiabank Place     Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    July 11,   Washington, DC  Nationals Park       Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    July 14,   Columbus, OH    Nationwide Arena     Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    July 16,   Chicago, IL     Wrigley Field        Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    July 18,   Foxborough, MA  Gillette Stadium     Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    July 21,   Chicago, IL     Wrigley Field        Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    July 30,   Philadelphia    Citizens Bank Park   Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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    August 1,  Philadelphia    Citizens Bank Park   Face to Face w/Billy Joel
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SOURCE Universal Music Enterprises