Coldplay paid tribute to Elton John throughout the ultimate cease of the legendary singer’s Farewell Yellow Brick Highway Tour in Sweden.
As John’s five-decade reside profession got here to a detailed at Stockholm’s Tele2 Enviornment on Saturday (July 8), Chris Martin and Co. — who have been concurrently performing in Gothenburg, Sweden — appeared onscreen by means of a reside video broadcast at John’s present to honor the musical icon.
After performing a shifting cowl of “Rocket Man” alongside his band, Martin gave a heartwarming speech about John’s outstanding profession.
“Elton, from all of us right here, from all of the bands and all of the artists that you simply’ve beloved and impressed and helped, we simply love you a lot,” Martin said. “We’re so grateful for every part you’ve completed for us, every part you’ve completed for the AIDS Basis. Each time you’ve been type to anyone.”
He continued, “For every part you’ve completed for LGBTQ. Every part you’ve completed for trend and eyewear. Every part you’ve completed for sexiness, and love and dressing robes. Every part you’ve completed for music, every part Bernie has completed for lyrics, every part your band has completed over the 1000’s of exhibits you’ve completed. We love you a lot, completely happy retirement, and we’re going to overlook you a lot.”
John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Highway Tour launched in September 2018 in North America and went on to play 330 live shows across the globe. In January, it grew to become the very best grossing tour in Billboard Boxscore historical past, passing Ed Sheeran’s The Divide Tour. As of dates reported to Boxscore by means of June 18, the Farewell Yellow Brick Highway Tour had now grossed $910.4 million, making it the primary tour to ever break the $900 million barrier. Final month, John acquired an award from Billboard for having the top-grossing tour of all time.
Previous to launching into “Goodbye Yellow Brick Highway,” the ultimate tune of Saturday’s present in Sweden, John took a second to look again on his spectacular physique of labor.
“I’ve had probably the most great profession, past perception,” he instructed the viewers. “Fifty-two years of pure pleasure taking part in music. How fortunate am I to play music? However you recognize, I wouldn’t be sitting right here and speaking to you if it wasn’t for you. To procure the singles, the CDs, the albums, the cassettes, however extra importantly, you acquire the tickets to the exhibits. You understand how a lot I like to play reside. It’s been my lifeblood to play for you guys. You’ve been completely magnificent.”
John continued, “I’ll by no means be touring once more, however I could do one thing sooner or later — a one-off factor — however that’s miles away. I wish to recognize my household, my sons, my husband, every part. I’ve earned it. And I don’t remorse it tonight. I wish to thank the band, the crew, everyone. I’ll miss you guys a lot, however I’ll see you a lot ahead of you suppose. I really like you guys!”
Watch John’s efficiency of “Goodbye Yellow Brick Highway” at his ultimate live performance right here.
