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Elton John Reacts to Controversial Review
In 1974, The New York Times called Elton John's Madison Square Garden performances 'wallpaper music,' a review that enraged the singer. He later described it as 'the most piss elegant review I’ve ever seen.'
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Rolling Stone
The review from his record-breaking, seven-night stand at Madison Square Garden enraged Elton. "It was the most piss elegant review I’ve ever seen," he told Rolling Stone later that year
2026-08-14 13:35 UTC