Concert for the Queen: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration
A Special Edition of 20/20
ABCHD 7:00pm Mnt-9:00pm Mnt
Tuesday June 5 2012

Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Tom Jones, Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue, Stevie Wonder, will.i.am and Jessie J are among the performers at a concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee held outside London’s Buckingham Palace.

“I wonder what Wonder will play?” Smile
I love that guys music so much!!

ABC Will Broadcast “Concert for The Queen: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration,” Featuring Elton John and More
By Andrew Gans
30 May 2012

Elton John

Photo by Joseph Marzullo/WENN

“Concert for The Queen: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration” will be broadcast June 5 at 9 PM ET on ABC; check local listings.

The 120-minute program, which celebrates the 60th year of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, will feature performances from Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Tom Jones, Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue, Stevie Wonder and Jessie J.

Katie Couric will also take viewers backstage for a unique view of the festivities, including interviews with the concert’s biggest stars.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gary Barlow have composed the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee song, which is simply titled “Sing.”

Chas

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I know its late posting a comment about something that is now history, but a lot of the folks who caught this on TV were disappointed with the sound. I have to say that the sound standing in the Mall was superb. I have never ‘felt’ live and let die until that moment! A truly great night and such a variety.

God bless her Majesty.

Cheers

Hi Wellie,
I’m glad you could attend and I’m somewhat envious. Thanks for the comment. I’ve often wondered how much of a difference there is in person. I’ve watched the Idol show and thought the singers were horrid. Then the judges give them a ten.
Best wishes for your Queen.

Stone

Hi Wellie,
Yeah, that was quite the concert, lucky Queen!!
It must have been a spectacular time, to witness that event, or even just hear it from within the vicinity.

Now the Olympic opening concert should also be an event to remember for many moons too…

Thanks for the thoughts.
I’m looking forward to your Olympic concert coverage this week. Smile

Hey Stone,
How goes it?

take care you guys

Chas

Hey Chas,
It goes well. Here’s hoping the same for you. Interesting observation from Wellie eh? I caught a bit on the telly and wondered how it sounded live. Low and behold we have an on the spot observer. Ah, the wonders of the internet.
Is it warm in the tundra, this time of year?

Stone

Hi Stone,
Ok, you broke me up and got a giggle-extended out of me, thanks.

Ah, thee tundra, would that be like the FV Zappa tundra by any chance?
Cause it’s smile after smile up here right now…

We’re in the Flora and Fauna stage of late…

Be well, my Motif brother.

Chas

This was taken on the Mall that evening as the fireworks were going off.
Excellent.

Yes, I will probably bring some updates of the Opening show, we didn’t get venue tickets but managed to get repeater ones for the Hyde Park overflow big screen - should be brill.

Cheers

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Hi Wellie,
Nice pic.
In Canada, we used to fly that marvelous Union Jack flag.
But then we became cool, and designed a flag with a maple leaf. duhhh!!
We love our maple syrup!! The wood is nice too.

I look forward to your olympic concert accounting…
Photos are always appreciated.

take care

Chas

Hi Stone,
Check this out…
It’s wild, and crazy, but it’s home!!
http://www.wildtv.ca/
This tv channel comes from my home in Edmonton AB.
Give you a small glimpse into my current nearby wilderness world…

You can send me a reply note here:

Chas