MUSIC legend Sir Elton John enjoyed an incredible farewell set at Glastonbury last weekend.
The superstar brought the festival to a close on Sunday night with his headline set on the Pyramid stage, which included crowd-pleasing hits such as Your Song, Tiny Dancer, Rocketman and Bennie And The Jets.
Sir Elton’s highly anticipated set was billed as his final UK show before he retires from touring at the end of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
He treated fans to hit after hit during a “special and emotional” two-hour set.
He also surprised the crowd with unexpected musical guests, putting pay to rumours of big names and famous collaborators.
The icon has since thanked fans after his headline set at Glastonbury, saying they will be in his “heart and soul forever”.
He wrote on Instagram: “Thank you Glastonbury! The energy last night was like nothing else, and I couldn’t be more grateful to the crowd and the people watching at home for all your love and support.
“You will be in my heart and soul forever.
“UK, what a farewell. I love you.”
So, with his rumoured ‘last UK show’ now complete, we decided to take a look back at when Sir Elton wowed fans with a performance in Colchester.
In 2014, the Rocket Man himself came to the then Weston Homes Community Stadium.
Sir Elton John delighted 16,000 fans and they rose as one as he opened the show and sang favourites including Candle in the Wind and I'm Still Standing.
Following the event’s success, it was hoped more big names could be attracted to perform at the stadium.
And it certainly was the case, with legends such as Lionel Richie and Little Mix playing the venue since.
Other top acts to have performed in Colchester have included Tom Jones, Steps, Blue, Olly Murs, Simply Red, Craig David and more.
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