The legendary Elton John gracefully concluded his Farewell Yellow Brick Road international concert tour with a triumphant and unforgettable performance in the Swedish capital of Stockholm on Saturday. Embracing the moment, the esteemed singer expressed his joy. "You know how much I like to play live. It’s been my lifeblood to play for you guys, and you’ve been absolutely magnificent," he said.
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Amid the mesmerizing spectacle, the voice of Coldplay's frontman, Chris Martin, resounded through the colossal screen, extending heartfelt congratulations to the maestro on his illustrious five-decade-long journey in the music industry. "You have inspired and helped many artists, we love you and are grateful for everything you have done for us," Martin said, echoing the sentiments of many.
Martin credited the British icon with successfully advocating for the LGBT community, people inflicted with the HIV virus and others. Elton John was moved by the gesture and sealed off his performance with the song Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. He then said that he just might continue to contribute his own unique style to the music world later on, but since he has earned his rest, it could be a while before that would materialize.
Coldplay thanking Elton John
It was back in 2018 that he announced a final world tour that was set to conclude his illustrious career, but with the COVID outbreak taking the world by surprise, much of the tour logistics had to be altered. It worked out well for him, though, as it grossed about $910 million, surpassing all other world tours done by artists during that time span.
(Elton Jon's performance in Princess Diana's funeral)
It's on the verge of impossible to pick just one Elton John achievement, but one such notable highlight came in the aftermath of Princess Diana's death, when he released Candle in the Wind, a performance that leapfrogged all other major hits at the time, straight to number one in both European and American music charts.