Elton John was joined by a bunch of particular friends and a watching Paul McCartney as he bade an emotional farewell to performing within the U.Okay. on the Glastonbury pageant on Sunday.
The Your Music singer just lately accomplished the U.Okay. leg of his mammoth Farewell Yellow Brick Street tour, with only some dates left in mainland Europe earlier than he formally retires from touring. It is a trek that has taken him to all corners of the globe, grossing a report $887 million (£698 million).
On Sunday, the 76-year-old took to Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage for what could also be his closing full dwell U.Okay. present – and was joined by visitor stars Jacob Lusk, Brandon Flowers, Stephen Sanchez, and Rina Sawayama – whereas The Beatles legend watched from the wings. Taron Egerton, who performed Elton in his biopic Rocketman, was additionally reportedly watching on.
Jacob, Elton, and a gospel choir carried out the star’s hit Are You Prepared For Love, whereas The Killers frontman joined him on Tiny Dancer. Rina in the meantime took on Kiki Dee’s position to duet with Elton on Do not Go Breaking My Coronary heart. Stephen had the best honour as he bought to carry out his personal track, Till I Discovered You, with the music legend.
Throughout his set Elton additionally paid tribute to the late George Michael on what would have been the Wham! star’s sixtieth birthday, dedicating Do not Let the Solar Go Down on Me to his “good friend”. Though initially launched in 1974, a dwell duet by the pair bought to primary within the U.Okay. in 1991.
After a stellar set packed along with his largest hits, the rock icon appeared emotional as he closed his present with Rocket Man and took his closing bow within the U.Okay.
