June 25, 2023, 22:53 | Update: June 26, 2023, 11:47
Elton John performs at Glastonbury.
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Sir Elton John headlined one of his final live shows at Glastonbury 2023 on Sunday night.
The legendary artist took to the Pyramid Stage on the final night of Glastonbury Festival, his final UK show ever as part of his epic. farewell yellow brick road Travel
Apart from a small number of European shows, this would be the last time people would be able to see Sir Elton John live before he retired from live performances.
He told the crowd at the start of the show, “I never thought I’d ever play Glastonbury and here I am.” “I better play well and I can entertain you better.”
The show closes the 2023 Glastonbury Festival, which was headlined by Arctic Monkeys on Friday and Guns N’ Roses on Saturday.
Elton John at Glastonbury.
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Other performers for the weekend included Blondie, Cat Stevens, Rick Astley, Texas and Lizzo.
Elton John teased at least four surprise guests for the event, rumored to be Harry Styles, Dua Lipa or Britney Spears. Although this did not happen, the most high-profile guest was The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers.
Elton also paid tribute to his late friend George Michael on the singer’s 60th birthday. Before performing their famous duet Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, Elton said, “This one’s for you, George.”
Full setlist:
- pinball Wizard
- the bitch is back
- benny and the jets
- daniel
- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- i guess that’s why they call it the blues
- philadelphia liberty
- Are You Ready for Love (with Jacob Lusk and the London Community Choir)
- sad song (say a lot)
- someone saved my life tonight
- Until I Found You (with Stephen Sanchez)
- your song
- candle in the Wind
- Tiny Dancer (with Brandon Flowers)
- Don’t Break My Heart (with Rina Swayama)
- Alligator Rock
- ok for saturday night fight
- I’m still standing
- cold heart/sacrifice
- don’t let the sun go down on me
- rocket Man