Elton John - Rocket Man (Glastonbury 2023)
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Published 2023-06-25
Elton John performs Rocket Man at Glastonbury 2023.
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All Comments (21)
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Record numbers at this concert. 7.3 million watched on t.v. beating all records by about 3 million. His farewell tour is the highest grossing tour ever at £697M. At 76! What a legend.
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How lucky we are as a species to have something as pure, beautiful and transcendent as music
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He went out like he came in. Absolutely melting the paino keys and singing straight into the heart. An absolute legend, and a class act. Well miss you.
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The Way he changes harmonies to suit his slightly diminished range makes this performance musically even more interesting and original. Tha fact that in spite of his aged voice nothing is really missing shows his incredible musicianship. Hats off to Sir Elton!
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Was in that field. Been to Glastonbury 6 times. Will never see a better headline performance. Wasn’t a big fan of Elton before this. He absolutely blew me away. I was mesmerised how a man in his 70’s could perform so perfectly. Just pure class.
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The definition of an Icon, absolutely stunning performance
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If you were a teenager in the 70s, Elton was part of the soundtrack of your life. ❤️
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That’s what they call being in the zone. What a band and what a musician he is. Must’ve been awesome to be there ❤
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It was a privilege to be in that field last night. One of the very best I've seen.
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The instrumental to close this out was just absolutely perfect. A legendary performer and an incredible band taking every single available second to enjoy performing together in this country for the last time. It's like they didn't want to finish, and I didn't want them to either - he even threw some blues in there to pay homage to his career. Amazing
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nobody is talking about that amazing piano-guitar duet?
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One day in the not so distant future, a new generation of kids will be listening to Elton's music and saying they wished they could have seen him while he was alive... just like my generation do with people like Elvis, Freddie Mercury, John Lennon... Elton John's star will never fade, and his legacy will live on for centuries. All of us here today are truly blessed to have lived at the same time as this Rock/Pop genius.
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It was a phenomenal closing set by a true musical legend. At 76 and to complete a 2 hour set at that pace and energy is inspired. Hard boots to fill for next year's closing act! Simply unbelievable!
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The whole Elton show was absolutely fantastic!! There will never be anyone like him in this lifetime. Love Elton John and for all the love he shown everyone over the years especially last night ❤
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I just wanna say Thank you to UK for incredible musicians, bands in the history. What a legacy!
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I was here and it was a truly epic performance from a true British legend. Way to go Elton. Respect
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No words needed. We will never see the likes of Sir Elton Hercules John again. He is one of the UK’s biggest gifts to the world, and long may he continue to be.
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Genuinely one of the best concerts I have ever seen. To play to 120,000 people and have everyone knowing all your songs was crazy. Hopefully the BBC upload his duet with Brandon Flowers too!
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Not particularly an Elton fan but obviously grown up hearing and knowing his song's. This performance from start to finish was magical. I salute you Sir Elton. 👏
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Some of the songs in this performance were heartbreakingly poignant. Elton has been a constant presence for my whole life and I’m mourning him retiring already. What a stunning song from an incredible musician ❤
