Anyone who wonders if Elton John approves of Taron Egerton's nomination in the upcoming Rocketman biopic has received overwhelming confirmation when the two men shared the stage for a memorable performance of "Tiny Dancer" on Sunday night.
While the star of the movie "Kingsman" sang the words of the beloved ballad and John at the piano, the duo proved just how much the British actor was the perfect choice to play the five-time Grammy winner.
This beautiful moment took place at the 27th Elton John AIDS Foundation Foundation Oscars, at a live auction held for the world premiere of "Rocketman" in London.
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Egerton was brought from the dinner table on the stage to prepare for the exclusive experience and was then invited to perform one of the film's hit songs.
"But I need someone to play the piano. Is there a pianist in the house? He asked the audience. Cue John, who came to join Egerton on the ivories, causing a standing ovation of surprised guests.
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Egerton discussed the scene with John after the end of the song, wearing a pair of oversized glasses and strangely resembling the original Reginald Dwight.
Elton took on the role of accompaniment pianist later in the night, when he performed "Daniel" during the catchy evening The Killers.
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The annual Oscars Gala, hosted by John and David Furnish, raised more than $ 6.3 million on Sunday for the global effort to fight AIDS. The auction also featured a Yahama piano signed and played by John during the 20th anniversary concert of the "Lion King", studio sessions for the "Devil Wears Prada Musical" in Las Vegas and Toronto, as well as at the Academy Awards screening night.
Egerton and Jamie Bell, stars of Rocketman, and Dexter Fletcher, director, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Mädchen Amick, Patricia Arquette, Alina Baikova, Jamie Bell, Thora Birch, Chad Buchanan, Candace Bushnell, Charlie Carver and Kristin Chenoweth, Erika Christensen, Chris Colfer , Chace Crawford, Terry Crews, Heidi Klum, Caitlyn Jenner, Lindsey Vonn, Gus Kenworthy and Rumer Willis.
"Rocketman" is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John's defining years. The film follows the fantastic journey of transforming the timid prodigy of piano Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. On John's most beloved songs, he tells how a boy from a small town has become one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. The film also stars Richard Madden, John Reid and Bryce Dallas Howard.
"Rocketman" arrives in theaters on May 31st.
10 stars who just need an Emmy for EGOT, from Elton John to Stephen Sondheim (Photos)
The EGOT – an acronym for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony – is among the biggest and most elusive honors of entertainment. These stars are (or were) close to reaching it.
Henry Fonda, actor (1905-82) Grammy: Best Spoken Album, "Great Documents" (1977) Oscar: Best Actor, "On Golden Pond" (1981) Tony: Best Actor, "Mister Roberts" (1948); Best Actor, "Clarence Darrow" (1975)
Elton John, composer and musician (1947-) Grammy: Best pop performance of a duo or group, "That's what friends do" (1986); Best instrumental composition, "Basque" (1991); Best male pop vocal performance, "Can you feel love tonight" (1994); Best pop male vocal performance, "Candle in the Wind" (1997); Best performance album, "Aida" (2000) Oscar: Best Original Son, "Can You Feel Love Tonight" from "The Lion King" (1994) Tony: Best score, "Aida" (2000)
Oscar Hammerstein II, lyricist and producer (1895-1960) Grammy: Best original casting album, "The Sound of Music" (1960) Oscar: Best Original Song, "The Last Time I Saw Paris" from "Lady Be Good" (1941); "It might as well be the spring" of "State Fair" (1945) Tony: Three awards for "South Pacific" (1950); Best Musical, "The King and Me" (1952); Best Musical, "The Sound of Music" (1960)
Stephen Sondheim, composer and lyricist (1930-) Grammy: Best Performance Album, "Company" (1970); Best performance album, "A Little Night Music" (1973); Song of the Year "Send in the Clowns" (1975); Best performance album, "Sweeney Todd" (1979); Best performance album, "Sunday in the Park With George" (1984); Best casting album, "Into the Woods" (1988); Best performance album, "Passion" (1994); Oscar: Best Original Song, "Sooner Or Later (I'm still getting my man)" from "Dick Tracy" (1990) Tony: Best musical, "A funny thing is happening on the way to the forum" (1963); Best Score and Best Lyrics, "Company" (1971); Best score, "Follies" (1972); Best Score, "A Little Night Music" (1973); Best result, "Sweeney Todd" (1979); Best result, "Into the Woods" (1988); Best score, "Passion" (1994)
Alan Jay Lerner, lyricist and writer (1918-1986) Grammy: Best Original Album, "On a Clear Day" (1965) Oscar: Best Original Screenplay, "An American in Paris" (1951); Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Song, "Gigi" (1958) Tony: Best musical, "My Fair Lady" (1957); Best Original Score, "Gigi" (1974)
Frank Loesser, composer (1910-69) Grammy: Best album: "How to succeed …" (1961) Oscar: Best song, "Baby, it's cold outside" in "The daughter of Neptune" (1949) Tony: Best Musical, "Guys and Dolls" (1951); Best Musical, "How to Succeed …" (1962)
Alan Menken, composer (1949-) Grammy: Best Children's Recording and Television or Movie Song, "The Little Mermaid" (1990); Best children's record, TV or movie song, TV or movie instrument, "Beauty and the Beast" (1992); Song of the Year, "A New World", Best Recording for Children, Song for Television or Film, Instrument for Television or Film, "Aladdin" (1993); Best song for television or cinema, "Colors of the Wind" (1995); Best Song for Visual Medium, "I see the light" (2011) Oscar: Best Score and Song, "The Little Mermaid" (1989); Best Score and Song, "Beauty and the Beast" (1991); Best Score and Song, "Aladdin" (1992); Best Score and Song "Pocahontas" (1995) Tony: Best score, "Newsies" (2012)
Jule Styne, composer and composer (1905-94) Grammy: Best casting album, "Funny Girl" (1964) Oscar: Best Song, "Three Pieces in the Fountain" (1954) Tony: Best Music and Best Score, "Baby Hallelujah" (1968)
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, composers (both since 1985) Grammy: Best musical theater album, "Dear Evan Hansen" (2018) Oscar: Best Original Song, "The Land" (2017) Tony: Best Original Score, "Dear Evan Hansen" (2017)
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The EGOT – an acronym for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony – is among the biggest and most elusive honors of entertainment. These stars are (or were) close to reaching it.