Elton John farewell tour ends after years of 'pure joy'

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Elton John farewell tour ends after years of 'pure joy'
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The music superstar delights a Stockholm audience after a mammoth global farewell tour.

Elton John told his millions of fans on Saturday night that they would remain in his "head, heart and soul", concluding his marathon farewell tour in Stockholm with one of his biggest hits - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

"It's been my lifeblood to play for you guys, and you've been absolutely magnificent," he told the audience at Sweden's Tele2 Arena.Elton John paid an emotional tribute to his current band and crew, some of whom have been touring with him for many years.He kicked off his show with Bennie and the Jets, and went on to perform many other hits, including Philadelphia Freedom, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man and Candle in the Wind.

That concert drew one of the biggest crowds in the festival's history and a British TV audience of millions.His gig in Stockholm included a video message from Coldplay, who were performing in the Swedish city of Gothenburg at the same time.

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