Elton John Performs Emotional Final Farewell Show as He Retires from Touring

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Elton John wrapped up an incredible five-decade run on Saturday with his final planned tour performance in Stockholm, Sweden, telling the crowd it’s been «52 years of pure joy.»The British singer added that the night was «magical.»«I'm trying to process it, and I don't think it will sink in for a while yet that I've finally finished touring,» John told after the show. «I can't tell you how much I'm going to miss the fans and how much their support has humbled me — it will stay with me forever.»«When we set off on my final tour in 2018, I couldn't have foreseen in my wildest dreams the twists and turns and the highs and lows this tour — and the whole world — would have experienced in the next five years,» John said. «And every step of the way, my fans have been there.

They have stuck with me, they have supported me, they have been patient, and they have kept turning out for every single last show.»The «Tiny Dancer» singer bid America farewell in November, with his final U.S.

performance at Dodger Stadium — the famed setting for John's 1975 breakout stadium concerts. Coldplay paid tribute to the British superstar, when Chris Martin and his band — who were simultaneously performing in Gothenburg, Sweden — appeared onscreen through a live video broadcast at John’s show to honor the musical icon.​​After performing a cover of «Rocket Man,» Martin gave a speech about John’s incredible career.«Elton, from all of us here, from all the bands and all the artists that you’ve loved and inspired and helped, we just love you so much,» Martin said. «We are so grateful for everything you’ve done for us, everything you’ve done for the AIDS Foundation.