Elton John’s quick exit
Scott returned to the extraordinary final UK performance from Elton John.
Andy, who had been at the Pyramid Stage, reported that Elton changed into a Rocket Man-themed outfit, left in a golf buggy, transferred to a tour bus and reached a waiting helicopter in the next village.
He was reportedly home around 39 minutes after leaving the stage.
Other listeners tracked the helicopter on flight apps.
One group near the front avoided eating or drinking from 2pm so they would not need to leave their position for the toilet.
Sofa Glastonbury
Scott watched from home and appreciated the ability to see everything clearly, sit down and use his own bathroom.
He regarded Rick Astley as one of the weekend’s biggest surprises.
Rick opened the Pyramid Stage, played drums during an AC/DC cover and performed Harry Styles’ As It Was with an a-ha-inspired section.
Scott was also moved by the audience helping Lewis Capaldi finish his songs.
Other unexpected moments included Lizzo covering Coldplay and Blondie’s performance.
The Birthday Game: Martin
Martin from Edinburgh turned 50 and had moved pianos for more than 30 years.
His first famous customer was Noel Edmonds.
He had also moved instruments for Scottish artists including Texas, Deacon Blue and Wet Wet Wet, as well as Tim Rice.
The strangest locations included mountaintops for video shoots, superyachts and the 35th floor of an office block.
Martin wanted a guitar-based birthday song.
His first spin was Clean Bandit and Demi Lovato’s Solo. He rejected it.
The second was Lady Marmalade. Martin rejected that too.
His compulsory final song was The Real Thing’s You to Me Are Everything, number one in 1976.
Martin sang along and decided the final gamble had worked.
The Music Police
David, a car transporter driver, remembered a late-1980s or early-1990s song containing a man repeatedly saying “oh yeah”.
DJ Spoony had already investigated and ruled out Timmy Mallett’s version of Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini and Yello’s Oh Yeah.
Scott reopened the case and invited listeners to submit fresh leads.
Missed Elton
Michael and Duffy sent a voice note from Glastonbury admitting they had fallen asleep and missed Elton John’s entire set.
Scott called it a rookie error and directed them towards BBC Sounds and iPlayer.
Handover
OJ Borg was sitting in for Sara Cox.
Scott handed over after opening David’s Music Police case and continuing the Glastonbury review.
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