One Night Only
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In typically splashy style, Elton John rushed One Night Only, a document of his two-night Madison Square Garden stand, into release just weeks after the October 2000 shows. Basically a rundown of 30 years of chart hits smoothly played , the disc is a solid buy for the Elton John fanatic. Others will have to decide if a plethora of guest stars--Mary J. Blige, Bryan Adams, Kiki Dee, Ronan Keating, and Anastacia--warrants owning new versions of old warhorses. Even without the sense of Event surrounding the performances, though, One Night Only satisfyingly captures the thrill of Sir Elton's recent sets. --Rickey Wright