Seeing Elton

The last time I saw Elton,
He was not the leading act.
At the Fillmore, Leon Russell starred -
A most surprising fact.

It's 40 odd years later
And I just saw him perform.
For most musicians, drawing crowds
For years is not the norm.

But Elton John sure packed them in -
Deservedly, for sure.
Now settled in Las Vegas,
He no longer needs to tour.

The people flock to hear him sing
And he puts on a show.
His piano chops and presence,
Like his costumes, seem to glow.

Yet mostly, I was taken
By the comments that he'd make.
Such humble homage to the crowd
Is very hard to fake.

So here's to many years to come
In Elton John's career.
As long as he's on stage, I'm sure
The audience will cheer.