Sir Elton John feels “so privileged” to have headlined Glastonbury so late in his profession.
The 76-year-old singer drew an enormous crowd when he closed to iconic competition final month in what’s believed to be his ultimate UK gig and he’s thrilled to have had the chance to “exit with a bang”.
He informed MOJO journal: “The Pyramid Stage was a profession spotlight, and superb to exit with a bang.
“I really feel so privileged to have skilled it at this stage.
“So few persons are fortunate sufficient to get the chance to bow out on a excessive like that. It would stick with me ceaselessly.”
After Glastonbury, the ‘I’m Nonetheless Standing’ hitmaker headed to mainland Europe for the remainder of his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Highway’ tour dates however he admitted despite the fact that he was taking part in to hundreds of followers each night time, the exhibits felt so intimate in comparison with large the competition crowd.
He stated: “Nothing I’ve performed earlier than comes near Glastonbury when it comes to dimension and scale.
“Enjoying Paris Enviornment two nights later was like taking part in a nightclub by comparability.”
Through the Glastonbury present, Elton carried out a few of his best-known hits – together with ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Tiny Dancer’ and ‘Candle In The Wind’ – and mirrored on his “superb journey” within the music enterprise.
Elton informed the gang throughout his set: “I need to thanks for all dressing up in your costumes and your glasses and your outfits … it makes me really feel so blissful. Thanks on your love. And I need to thanks, additionally, for 52 years of fantastic love and loyalty that you’ve got proven me.
“It has been an incredible journey and I’ve had the most effective, greatest time. I’ll always remember you. You are in my head and my coronary heart and my soul.
“You’ve got been superb. You’ve got been an unimaginable crowd tonight. Thanks a lot Glastonbury. Thanks a lot England. I want you’re keen on and well being and happiness.”
