Elton John Says Farewell To Touring

Elton John, also known by his nickname “Rocket Man,” played two shows in Vancouver at BC Place on Friday, October 21st, and Saturday, October 22nd as his last shows in Canada. Elton John is currently doing his farewell tour. Elton John performed his final North American show at Dodger Stadium in LA, which was available live to audiences everywhere, on Disney plus.

Elton John is a legendary musician, we have enjoyed his music since the 1970’s and he’s delivered 31 albums within 53 years. John has had a very successful career, from when he released his number 1 hit “Your Song” in 1970 to his latest release with singer, Dua Lipa, that also hit number 1, “Cold Heart.” There’s no doubt that Elton John is loved by many and he has left a huge impact on the music industry, especially with the amount of success he’s had.

As for the why of the farewell tour, Elton John quotes,

“I will not be devoid of music, but as far as schlepping around the world doing shows, I don’t want to do it anymore. I’ve done it since I was 17.”

It’s not surprising John wants to slow down considering he’s been touring for more than 50 years, and as of now he’s done over 4,000 performances in more than 80 countries since 1970. Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour” has been going on for three years now. It started September of 2018 and is set to end in mid 2023.
I don’t listen to Elton John enough to have a favorite that wasn’t very mainstream. However, “Your Song” was my favorite song when I was 10-11. Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote it together, and while John claims it’s not about anyone Taupin quotes,
“I was 17 years old and it was coming from someone whose outlook on love or experience with love was totally new and naïve.”
It’s amazing to look back on John’s five decades of success. For more, check out Elton John’s website: https://www.eltonjohn.com/

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