Elton John farewell tour ends after years of 'pure joy'

Elton John told his millions of fans connected Saturday nighttime that they would stay successful his "head, bosom and soul", concluding his marathon farewell circuit successful Stockholm with 1 of his biggest hits - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

The 76-year-old vocalist has won 5 Grammy awards successful a spectacular vocation spanning 50 years and astir 4,600 performances worldwide.

"It's been my lifeblood to play for you guys, and you've been perfectly magnificent," helium told the assemblage astatine Sweden's Tele2 Arena.

Elton John paid an affectional tribute to his existent set and crew, immoderate of whom person been touring with him for galore years.

"They're truly incredible," helium said, "and they are the best, I archer you, the best."

He kicked disconnected his amusement with Bennie and the Jets, and went connected to execute galore different hits, including Philadelphia Freedom, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man and Candle successful the Wind.

His Farewell Yellow Brick Road circuit began successful North America successful 2018, and this was his 2nd nighttime performing successful Stockholm.

The circuit spanned the globe - helium played to much than six cardinal fans, and 1 of the highlights was his header slot astatine the Glastonbury Festival past month.

That performance drew 1 of the biggest crowds successful the festival's past and a British TV assemblage of millions.

His gig successful Stockholm included a video connection from Coldplay, who were performing successful the Swedish metropolis of Gothenburg astatine the aforesaid time.

The band's Chris Martin told Elton: "From each the bands and artists you've helped and inspired, we emotion you truthful much.

"We are truthful grateful for everything you've done for the Aids Foundation, anytime you've been benignant to anybody," helium said.

It is 1 of the highest-grossing performance tours ever: Billboard mag reports that it is the archetypal to scope summons income of $900m (£701m).

Elton reflected connected his beingness towards the extremity of this expansive finale, telling the assemblage astir his "52 years of axenic joyousness playing music".

He confirmed helium would "never beryllium touring again", but helium whitethorn bash a "one-off thing" successful future.

"I privation to admit my family, my sons, my husband, everything. I've earned it," helium said.

He dedicated his opus Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me to his band, unit and family. The performance lasted much than 2 hours.

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