Elton John has performed his last U.S. live performance, delivering a rousing farewell set at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Over the corse of greater than two and half hours, the music legend carried out lots of his most beloved tracks. The evening opened with the basic 1974 chart-topping single “Bennie and the Jets,” earlier than then rolling into an emphatic rendition of “Philadelphia Freedom.” “I Guess That is Why They Name it the Blues,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man (I Suppose It is Going to Be a Lengthy, Lengthy Time)” had been among the many additional highlights in a set that was stuffed with them (full set listing will be discovered under).
All through the live performance, Elton made reference to the historic significance of the evening and his lengthy relationship with Los Angeles. The singer talked about that his first efficiency on American shores came about on the Troubadour in West Hollywood. 5 years later, he’d play a pari of sold-out performances at Dodger Stadium, the legendary gigs rating among the many most well-known of his profession.
A number of movie star associates joined Elton for his last American efficiency. Singer Brandi Carlile got here out to duet on “Do not Let the Solar Go Down on Me,” whereas Kiki Dee later joined John within the duo’s basic duet, “Do not Go Breaking My Coronary heart.”
After a short pause, Elton returned for an encore, donning an outfit paying homage to his well-known sequined Dodgers ensemble from 1975. He welcomed pop star Dua Lipa to carry out with him on “Chilly Coronary heart,” the chart-topping hit from final 12 months. Lengthy-time collaborator Bernie Taupin was later introduced onstage, a lot to the delight of the group.
Because the efficiency was coming to a detailed, Elton spoke eloquently about his determination to retire from the highway.
“I’m stopping touring, and this can be my final live performance in America and Canada,” the singer confessed. “And the rationale why I’m [done] touring, I feel you realize, is as a result of I need to spend time with my household. So, I need to carry them out and present you why I’m retiring: David, Zachary and Elijah.” At this level John’s husband, David Furnish, and the couple’s two sons got here on stage, as soon as once more eliciting a roar from the group.
Elton then gave a heartfelt due to his U.S. followers.
“I turned profitable first in America,” the rocker famous, whereas expressing his gratitude to everybody who bought his music and attended his live shows. “So I need to thanks for that. You made me. With out America, I wouldn’t be right here.”
Earlier than enjoying his last track of the evening, the rock icon delivered one parting message: “I want you well being, and love, prosperity. Be sort to one another. And farewell.”
Elton John, Dodger Stadium, Nov. 20, 2022
Elton John, Farewell Yellow Brick Highway, Los Angeles, Nov. 20, 2022
1. “Bennie and the Jets”
2. “Philadelphia Freedom”
3. “I Guess That’s Why They Name It the Blues”
4. “Border Track”
5. “Tiny Dancer”
6. “Have Mercy on the Prison”
7. “Rocket Man (I Suppose It is Going to Be a Lengthy, Lengthy Time)”
8. “Take Me to the Pilot”
9. “Somebody Saved My Life Tonight”
10. “Levon”
11. “Candle within the Wind”
12. “Funeral for a Pal/Love Lies Bleeding”
13. “Burn Down the Mission”
14. “Unhappy Songs (Say So A lot)”
15. “Sorry Appears to Be the Hardest Phrase”
16. “Don’t Let the Solar Go Down on Me”
17. “The Bitch Is Again”
18. “I’m Nonetheless Standing”
19. “Don’t Go Breaking My Coronary heart”
20. “Crocodile Rock”
21. “Saturday Night time’s Alright For Combating”
22. “Chilly Coronary heart”
23. “Your Track”
24. “Goodbye Yellow Brick Highway”
