Refugee 7 Report post Posted May 15, 2010 Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at Carnegie Hall last night, joining Sting, Elton John, Lady Gaga and other musicians and celebrities for a spirited concert to raise nearly $3 million for the Rainforest Fund. Springsteen performed "Dancing In the Dark" and a cover of Bryan Adams' "Cuts Like A Knife," and joined the all star finale, a cover of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin.'" The benefit concert, organized by Sting and his wife Trudy Styler, celebrated the 21st birthday of the charitable organization founded by the couple. PHOTOS: ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE AT THE RAINFOREST BENEFIT The performances were loose and relaxed, with many of the artists performing cover versions and duets. Elton John and Lady Gaga reprised their Grammy Awards pairing with a dual-piano rendition of the "Your Song"/"Speechless" medley. John also played a pair of Madonna covers -- "Like A Virgin" and "Material Girl" -- as well as a searing version of The Lovin' Spoonful's "Summer in the City" with John Sebastian on guitar. Sting and Elton John stayed on the side of the stage for most of the night, doing double duty as hosts and fans. Other highlights of the nearly two-hour concert included Sting's doing a solo version of the Fine Young Cannibals' "She Drives Me Crazy" plus a duet with Mary J. Blige; Nile Rodgers performing Chic's "Le Freak;" Blondie's Debbie Harry singing "Call Me" and "The Tide Is High;" and Dame Shirley Bassey, whose voice remains ridiculously powerful, did "Hey Big Spender" and "Diamonds Are Forever," inspiring Sting and Elton John to dance out on stage in drag. The finale united Gaga, Harry, Bassey, Springsteen, John and Sting -- as well as Styler, Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn and the half-naked troupe Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance - - for Journey's "Don't Stop Believin.'" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wild1forever 152 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 OK, most of those photos were frightening. LOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pettyjunkie 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2010 OMG they are!!! LOL I'm pretty sure Elton was just LOVING all those hot young men on stage. hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nylle 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 Saw the video & it was disurbing on so many levels, not to mention that the song sounded awful. The speedo guys were priceless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yer so bad 4 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 ^^ LOL Steph!!! :043: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normandi 21 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 Looks like an episode of "Real Sex" when they showcase swingers on HBO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NightDriver 208 Report post Posted May 20, 2010 OMG they are!!! LOL I'm pretty sure Elton was just LOVING all those hot young men on stage. hehe Are you talking about "Lady" GaGa? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
