Elton John Thanks Fans for ‘All the Love’ as He Bids Farewell to the Stage in Mexico: 5 Best Moments
Elton John began his final two Farewell Yellow Brick Road concerts in Mexico City, returning to Estadio Banorte 34 years after his first performance there. He thanked fans for their longstanding support, and the show marked the end of a tour that began in 2018 and was delayed in Mexico by the pandemic.
Organisers said more than 60,000 people attended the first concert, which featured 24 songs over two hours. Highlights included an extended “Rocket Man”, a “Crocodile Rock” tribute to Mexican fans, emotional images during “Candle in the Wind”, and “Cold Heart”, with Dua Lipa shown on screen; the second performance was due to follow.
- Elton John started his final two Mexico City shows.
- More than 60,000 people attended the first concert.
- The 24-song set included “Rocket Man” and “Cold Heart”.
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Elton John is a British singer and pianist whose career spans more than five decades. Songs such as “Rocket Man” and “Candle in the Wind” made him one of the best-known performers in popular music.
His Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour began in 2018 as a series of final live shows, but the pandemic delayed some dates. Mexico City has been part of his touring history since his first performance there in 1992.