Sir Elton John last night raised more than £1.2 million for U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton with a concert in New York.

Husband Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea joined the Democrat former first lady for the gig at New York's Radio City Music Hall.


The benefit concert - Elton and Hillary: One Night Only - raised $2.5 million (£1.25 million) for Mrs Clinton's presidential campaign.



The 61-year-old pop veteran told the crowd: "I've always been a Hillary supporter. There is no one more qualified to lead America.

Sir Elton, who in 1998 performed at a White House state dinner hosted by the Clinton for Tony Blair, then Prime Minister, said last night: "I'm amazed by the misogynistic attitudes of some of the people in this country. And I say to hell with them... I love you Hillary, I'll be there for you."

He then launched into his 1970 breakthrough hits, Your Song and Border Song.

Mrs Clinton took to the stage and struck a defiant, underdog note as she described her battle against her Democratic rival Barack Obama.

Mrs Clinton borrowed the title of an Elton John hit when she told the concert audience: "What I want you to know is I'm still standing, and I believe this country is worth fighting for."

"So we're taking our campaign to Pennsylvania and all the states that haven't voted."

Pennsylvania, which votes on April 22, is the next primary election in the race for the Democratic party's presidential nomination.

Mrs Clinton leads against Mr Obama in Pennsylvania polls, though the young Illinois senator has the support of more delegates overall.

Pennsylvania looks like it is going to be another close fight.. Even if she wins she loses..