Elton & Bernie “Take Me Back” Tour

Original news by George Matlock – April 2002

We remember the unique Elton-Bernie Take Me Back tour weekend organized on the launch of Elton John World in 2002

We are proud to offer you the experience of a lifetime! With the Elton & Bernie “Take Me Back” Tour.
Also known as The Ultimate Elton John Tour, June 1-3, 2002.

This tour is guided by Elton and Bernie experts.

Alan McCormick, a leading authority on Elton and Bernie’s life and works, who is renowned as Elton music dealership Wrap It Up!
Pinner Hill Road George Matlock, former UK manager of Hercules, now news editor of this website.
Dale Berryhill, regular contributor on Bernie’s lyrics for respected publication Elton magazine, East End Lights.

Alan,George and Dale kick the 3-day tour off in London on Saturday, visiting places of interest, mostly of Elton’s.These include where Elton was born in Pinner, a visit to one of his houses (by appointment), see the house featured in Captain Fantastic, sit at piano in the pub he first played aged 15, take in the college where he was taught classical piano at the Royal Academy, and also visit his beloved turf of Watford Football Club. The evening is rounded off with a private set dinner in London where we invite along two very special guests, Elton record producer Gus Dudgeon and Elton drummer Roger Pope.

Frome Court

Alan takes the reins of the Sunday leg of the tour, taking our guests around Lincolnshire, central England, for a ride through the farmlands to visit lyricist Bernie Taupin‘s old haunts, where he grew up, and other places of interest. See the church tower that Bernie climbed as a small boy and the actual site of the famous Angel Tree. Have lunch in the Aston Arms Pub, inspiration for Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting. Step into the church where Bernie served as an alter boy and later married
Maxinne Tiny Dancer Feibelman (with Elton as his best man). See “Piglet-in-the-Wood,” Bernie’s home in Tealby, along with the “castle ruins” mentioned in When I Was Tealby Abbey and First Episode in Hienton. A set pub lunch may replace a Saturday night dinner. The set meals will alternate according to special guest availability.

Northwood Hill pub

All this is offered from the holiday atmosphere of a quality minibus. A hassle-free way to explore the Elton John World in good company and ensuring that you won’t get lost. Plus lots more time to quiz George and Alan about the places we visit.
All you need to book yourself is London hotel accommodation and flights or train travel to London. Elton Events can assist by providing a list of hotels within close proximity of collection points for the Tour Bus.
For more details, please email at: Elton Events
The package is priced just £99 per person for the three-day experience.
EJW.com Citizens get a 10% discount. They pay just £89 per person.
Elton Events, part of EJW.com, reserve the right to cancel events and refund fees in full, in the event of low booking. Elton Events cannot be held responsible or liable for poor attendance, should it occur. However, we project good demand for these events. So book soon! Elton Events will be pleased to provide a letter detailing cancellation of events, if that is required by your airline ticket insurer.