As he wrapped up the final performance of his farewell tour in Sweden, Sir Elton John promised his fans that he would always keep them in his "head, heart, and soul."
The 76-year-old has been performing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road concert all over the world since 2018.
His second night at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm marked the conclusion of the 330-date run. He sang 23 of his most well-known songs throughout the two and a half-hour show while donning four extravagant outfits.
The singer wore his trademark red eyeglasses and a black suit jacket with red, blue, and silver beading on the lapel as he entered the stage to perform Bennie And The Jets.
Philadelphia Freedom
He sparked the crowd's enthusiasm with a passionate rendition of Philadelphia Freedom before waving and addressing the crowd with "Good evening, Stockholm."
Border Song, Tiny Dancer, Have Mercy on the Criminal, and Rocket Man
He dedicated his song Border Song to the late Aretha Franklin, who covered it in 1972 and was nicknamed the "Queen Of Soul," before performing a powerful performance of it.Then he sang his well-known songs Tiny Dancer, Have Mercy On The Criminal, and Rocket Man enthusiastically.
Candle in the Wind, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
He gave a moving rendition of Candle In The Wind, a song he sang at Diana, Princess of Wales' funeral in 1997, while modifying the lyrics to represent her life.
Sir Elton's piano slid around the stage as he sat behind it when he returned from the intermission wearing a white suit blazer with diamond-style trim on the lapel and a pair of blue glittering spectacles that have become his trademark.
READ ALSO: Taylor Swift's Bad Blood With Other People Unstoppable Because She Refuses To Do THIS?
The artist dedicated the song Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me to them and his family during the performance as a way of thanking them for their assistance during his exhausting farewell tour.
The seasoned performer claimed that despite having had numerous backup bands over the course of his lengthy career, his current group is his "favorite" because they "kick ass" every night.
Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting
After a spirited rendition of "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," he wrapped up his main set, during which golden confetti was thrown into the crowd and poured on the musical legend. The singer made sure he would not let them down by returning to the stage for a couple more songs in a black robe with red patterned design on the lapel after hearing "encore" and "Oh Elton" yelled by the fans.
Cold Heart, Your Song, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Chris Martin of Coldplay arrived on the main screen in what appeared to be a video call from the middle of the rock band's performance in Gothenburg, across the nation, before he could perform Cold Heart, his duet with Dua Lipa.
As Martin put it, "On behalf of all of us here, all the artists you've inspired and helped, we want you to know how much we love you and how grateful we are for everything you've done for us." The musician also praised him for his work with his Aids foundation, his advocacy for the LGBT community, as well as his band's and longstanding songwriter Bernie Taupin's contributions to the fashion and music industries. "We love you so much, happy retirement, and we're going to miss you so much," he added. You have no idea how much it means to me," he told his superfans, some of whom had seen him dozens or even hundreds of times, before singing Goodbye Yellow Brick Road after an emotional performance of Your Song.
READ MORE: Britney Spears Justice: Is Victor Wembanyama's Security Going To Be Charged For Slapping Pop Star?
© 2024 MusicTimes.com All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
