This is the emotional moment Sir bowed to hundreds of thousands of screaming fans following his 'last ever UK performance' at Glastonbury on Sunday. After closing the show with a rousing rendition of Rocket Man, the legendary singer-songwriter, 76, leapt off his piano stool and took to the front of the festival's Pyramid Stage. Dressed in a beaming gold suit, the father-of-two called forward members of his band as they joined hands and bowed in unison, ahead of an impressive fireworks display. It followed an emotionally-charged set that saw the musician wipe away tears during a heartfelt tribute to , decoration asiatique who would have turned 60 yesterday. The highly-praised performance was the last UK date of Sir Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
(Image: [[|]]) Sir Elton takes rallies the crowd during his potentially last ever UK performance at Glastonbury on Sunday
(Image: [[|]]) Sir Elton John performing on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset
'I never thought I would ever play Glastonbury and here I am,' he told the audience moments after taking to the stage. 'It's a very special and emotional night for me because it might be my last show ever in England, in Great Britain, so I'd better play well and entertain you.' Fans were seen holding up signs reading 'Thanks Elton' while wearing replicas of his iconic glasses. The iconic performer delivered hit after hit in what some spectators have branded 'the best headline set ever.' 'What a way to end your career!' wrote one on Twitter, while another said: 'The definition of all killer, no filler!' One fan said: 'I have just watched an entertainment masterclass from a legend…
memories, smiles and petite deco Miiza interieur a few tears, absolutely incredible.' A separate spectator said she had 'goosebumps and tears' as she branded Sir Elton 'one of the best to ever do it', adding: 'Enjoy your retirement, sir, you've certainly earned it.' Hundreds of thousands gathered at Worthy Farm and millions tuned in to watch Sir Elton's final farewell on the BBC.
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(Image: [[|]]) Music fans take to Twitter to heap praise on Elton John's Glastonbury headline performance
external frameOne person said that after promising to perform 'hit after hit', petite deco interieur Sir Elton ultimately delivered during his two hour set, which featured four special guests - although not Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, who had been expected to perform on the night. The 'life-affirming' show was watched by the star's husband David Furnish and their two sons, as well as celebrity pals including David Walliams and the Spice Girls, who were reportedly set to join him for a glitzy after party following the show.