Elton John enthralled an enormous Glastonbury crowd on Sunday evening in probably his final present in Britain, delighting loyal followers however disappointing others who had hoped for star visitor appearances. The flamboyant British singer’s efficiency adopted two sun-drenched days on the well-known music competition in southwest England, the place tens of hundreds of followers heard Guns N’ Roses, the Arctic Monkeys, the Foo Fighters, Lizzo, Lewis Capaldi and others.

“Oh wow. I never thought I’d ever play Glastonbury. And here I am,” John, who wore a glittery golden jacket and rose-tinted glasses, mentioned throughout the begin of his first look at Worthy Farm. “It’s a very special and emotional night for me because it may be my last show ever in England and Great Britain.”

He welcomed 4 company at numerous phases of his present: singers Jacob Lusk, Stephen Sanchez and Rina Sawayama; and Brandon Flowers of rock band The Killers, with whom John carried out “Tiny Dancer” to a rapturous crowd. Some followers had been anticipating extra star energy after final yr’s Glastonbury, during which Paul McCartney was joined on the Pyramid stage unexpectedly company Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl.

“As an Elton fan, I thought he was great, but maybe the guests could have been bigger,” mentioned Bex Whiting, 35, who was carrying a shiny, rainbow-coloured jacket in tribute to John’s trademark look. “I hate to say that, since he championed some real, local people, like Rina Sawayama. But I think there was a lot of talk in the crowd that it’s going to be Britney or Eminem or big names.”

John, 76, is nearing the tip of his ultimate tour, of which Glastonbury was the final British present. “I want to thank you all for dressing up in your costumes and your glasses and your outfits,” he advised the ocean of humanity earlier than him, which was punctuated by many in glittery outfits and glasses.

“I want to thank you also for 52 years of amazing love and loyalty that you’ve shown me. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’ve had the best, best time.”

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