Elton John “blown away” after watching students’ ‘I’m Still Standing’ cover
nme.comElton John has said he was “blown away” after watching a cover of ‘I’m Still Standing’ recorded by a group of students in lockdown.Pupils from Telford Priory School in Shropshire, have been creating remote videos togehter since lockdown began in March.Their cover of the 1983 classic was sent to the singer by musician Ron Sexsmith, prompting Elton to say it had “really cheered me up” in a personal message.In the video message, Sir Elton said: “I watched it three times in a row because I couldn’t believe how good you sang and played it.“You did something brilliant and made a brilliant version of I’m Still Standing.“I hope you all have a great career and music plays a big part in it because you have certainly got talent.”He also promised that.
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