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CNE opens. The newly hirsute Elton John, photo at left, opens the Ex concert season at 8 p.m., $25, Exhibition Stadium (870-8000), the CNE runs to Sep(...)
CNE opens. The newly hirsute Elton John, photo at left, opens the Ex concert season at 8 p.m., $25, Exhibition Stadium (870-8000), the CNE runs to Sep(...)

CNE opens. The newly hirsute Elton John, photo at left, opens the Ex concert season at 8 p.m., $25, Exhibition Stadium (870-8000), the CNE runs to Sep(...)

Date9/27/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: CNE opens. The newly hirsute Elton John, photo at left, opens the Ex concert season at 8 p.m., $25, Exhibition Stadium (870-8000), the CNE runs to Sept. 7 with free admission today, Peking Acrobats, photo at top of column, open at Ontario Place Forum and stay to Sept. 7 (870-8000).
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057781F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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Singer Salome Bey, who opens at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room Monday for a week, scored 12 out of 15 on our quiz
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15,000 at Gardens cheer Elton John
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Elton John: To Be Continued . . . is another one of those all-encompassing collections to quench the thirst of even the most avid fan
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Elton John remains a superb keyboard stylist and his voice has survived the ravages of time, says reviewer Peter Howell
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