Watch Elton John Deliver Emotional Speech at Final Farewell Show

Elton John thanked his followers, band and household throughout an emotional speech simply earlier than the final tune of the ultimate present of his Farewell Yellow Brick Highway tour tonight in Stockholm, Sweden.

“It is the Farewell Yellow Brick Highway tour present, and the final one,” he famous simply earlier than the set-closing “Goodbye Yellow Brick Highway.” “We’re ending it within the stunning metropolis of Stockholm, Sweden. My very first present in Sweden was on the seventh of July in 1971, so it is kind of 52 years to the day I first performed in Sweden.”

The Farewell Yellow Brick Highway tour kicked off in Allentown, Pennsylvania in September of 2018, and was delayed by each the COVID-19 pandemic and Elton’s 2021 hip damage. Tonight was the 330th present of the tour, which just lately turned the primary to gross over $900,000,000 in ticket gross sales.

After thanking numerous followers within the viewers, a few of whom had attended as many as 215 of his live shows over time, Elton provided a heartfelt speech, which you’ll see within the video under.

“You don’t have any thought how a lot which means to me – your stunning phrases and kindness… it is simply superb,” he started. “I’ve had essentially the most fantastic profession, past perception. 52 years of pure pleasure, enjoying music. How fortunate am I to play music? However you understand I would not be sitting right here and speaking to you if it wasn’t for you. You’ve got purchased the singles, the albums, the CDs, the cassettes however most significantly you’ve got purchased the tickets to the exhibits. And you know the way a lot I like to play reside. it has been my lifeblood to play for you guys and you have been completely magnificent, thanks!”

After pausing for an prolonged spherical of applause from the viewers, John continued his speech and hinted that we’ll be listening to from him once more prior to we would count on: “I’ll always remember you guys. I’ve performed so many live shows, how might I overlook? You are in my head and my coronary heart and my soul and I thanks a lot. I’ll by no means be touring once more however I could do one thing sooner or later, a one-off factor or… however that is miles away. I need to admire my household, my sons, my husband, my household, every part. I’ve earned it and I do not remorse it tonight. However I need to say thanks to the band, the crew, everyone. I’ll miss you guys a lot, however I’ll see you a lot faster than you suppose.”

After concluding the tune, Elton stepped inside an open elevator that lifted him as much as the big display behind the stage. As he disappeared, a on-screen model of the rock legend, carrying the very same outfit John had been carrying simply seconds earlier than, appeared to step contained in the well-known cowl artwork from 1973’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Highway album.

Watch Elton John’s Speech and Ultimate Farewell Tour Efficiency

Elton John, Tele2 Area, Stockholm, July 8, 2023
1. “Bennie and the Jets” – from Goodbye Yellow Brick Highway (1973)
2. “Philadelphia Freedom” (single, 1975)
3. “I Guess That is Why They Name it the Blues” – from Too Low for Zero (1983)
4. “Border Music” – from Elton John (1970)
5. “Tiny Dancer” – from Madman Throughout the Water (1971)
6. “Have Mercy on the Felony” – from Do not Shoot Me I am Solely the Piano Participant (1973)
7. “Rocket Man” – from Honky Chateau (1972)
8. “Take Me to the Pilot” – from Elton John (1970)
9. “Somebody Saved My Life Tonight” – from Captain Improbable and the Brown Grime Cowboy (1975)
10. “Levon” – from Madman Throughout the Water (1971)
11. “Candle within the Wind” – from Goodbye Yellow Brick Highway (1973)
12. “Funeral for a Pal / Love Lies Bleeding” – from Goodbye Yellow Brick Highway (1973)
13. “Burn Down the Mission” – from Tumbleweed Connection (1970)
14. “Unhappy Songs (Say So A lot)” – from Breaking Hearts (1984)
15. “Sorry Appears to Be the Hardest Phrase” – from Blue Strikes (1975)
16. “Do not Let the Solar Go Down on Me” – from Caribou (1974)
17. “The Bitch is Again” – from Caribou (1974)
18. “I am Nonetheless Standing” – from Too Low for Zero (1983)
19. “Crocodile Rock” – from Do not Shoot Me I am Solely the Piano Participant (1973)
20. “Saturday Evening’s Alright for Combating” – from Goodbye Yellow Brick Highway (1973)
21. “Chilly Coronary heart” – from The Lockdown Periods (2021)
22. “Your Music” – from Elton John (1970)
23. “Goodbye Yellow Brick Highway” – from Goodbye Yellow Brick Highway (1973)