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Elton John bids farewell to the road with the last show on his goodbye tour

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Elton John preformed to over 6 million fans across 330 shows in his farewell tour. Leon Neal/Getty Images hide caption

Elton John preformed to over 6 million fans across 330 shows in his farewell tour.

With glitz, glam and golden confetti, Elton John performed on tour for the last time on Saturday.

The final concert was set in Stockholm, Sweden. It wrapped up the British singer's "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, which spanned over five years, 330 shows and 16 Gucci suits. The tour is considered the highest-grossing in Billboard Boxscore history. Last month, it became the first tour ever to make more than $900 million.

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"What a journey this tour has been and now we find ourselves at the end of it," John wrote on Instagram before the show.

The show included several of John's signature songs, including Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man and Candle in the Wind.

In heart-shaped pink sunglasses, he thanked his fans for their support throughout the decades.

"You have no idea what it means to me, your kindness. I've had the most wonderful career," he said. "How lucky am I to play music. But I wouldn't be sitting here and talking to you if it wasn't for you."

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The worldwide, farewell tour kicked off in 2018, but was forced to pause in 2020 for nearly two-years due to the pandemic. Last month, the 76-year-old gave his final U.K. performance while headlining the Glastonbury Festival.

In 2021, the international pop star told NPR that he looked forward to retiring from tour so that he could spend more time with his children.

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"Ten years ago, I was going to just tour and make records. And I had nothing planned for the rest of my life except making music and touring," John said. "And then we had two fabulous little boys. And then David, my husband, said, well, what do you want out of life now? Do you still want to tour? I said, no, I don't."

He later said, "As much as I love playing, I want to be with my boys now. I want to be there for them."

Emotional Elton John bids America farewell from Dodger Stadium: 'Be kind to each other'

LOS ANGELES – The sun has gone down on Elton John's  final North American show in the place where it all began: Dodger Stadium .

"Tonight is a very special night, a very emotional night for me," said John, wearing a bedazzled jacket with tails and sunglasses, after playing "Philadelphia Freedom" on a grand piano. "It's been a long journey."

John, 75, closed out his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour  in North America on Sunday, a goodbye made even more poignant since Dodger Stadium was the famed setting for John's 1975 breakout stadium concerts. 

More than 47 years ago, John's two electrifying, sequin-outfit-filled concerts at the historic baseball stadium affirmed the rising star's supernova status.

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"Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium" was  livestreamed on Disney+ .

"We are making history tonight, the first-ever global stream on Disney+," John said. "And hello Dodger Stadium!"

Still recovering from a hip injury that forced the tour's postponement in September 2021, John did not move across the stage with ease, much less jump atop his piano as he did in 1975.

But his piano-pounding numbers haven't lost a step as he showed with an extended riff at the end of "Levon." After finishing the song, John slumped over the piano in (possibly) exaggerated exhaustion, only to jump back to his feet to urge more applause. 

The departing superstar had help from musical guests. Brandi Carlile  sang the George Michael role alongside John for "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me." Holding a gold microphone, Carlile never lost her giddy expression. British singer Kiki Dee, joined John to sing their classic duet " Don't Go Breaking My Heart ," nearly five decades after the two performed the same number.

"We decide to reenact that incredible moment," John said.

Dua Lipa and John sang their hit remix "Cold Heart" (the same night the song won an American Music Award for best collaboration).

A cadre of Hollywood stars attended, some walking a pre-concert red carpet, including JoJo Siwa (wearing a "Rocketman" devil suit),   Heidi Klum , Angela Bassett, Courtney B. Vance , Kirsten Dunst, John Stamos , Connie Britton and "Top Gun: Maverick" star Miles Teller. Jude Law, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger and Neil Patrick Harris were in the audience.

Britney Spears , who recently collaborated with John on the single "Hold Me Closer," did not make an appearance.

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For his encore, John returned to the stage in an outfit that harked back to his classic sparkling (and snug) 1975 Dodgers baseball uniform. The 2022 version was a full silver-shimmering Dodgers robe with the number "1" on the back. Bob Mackie recreated the classic blue baseball cap to finish the throwback look.

John brought his songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, on stage.

"If it wasn't for him I would not be standing here," he said, before calling for his family to join him.

"I want to spend time with my family; I'll be 76 by the time I stop touring next year," said John, as his partner, David Furnish, brought out their sons, Zachary, 11, and Elijah, 9. "I want to bring them out here to show you exactly why I'm retiring."

The superstar, whose career was originally propelled by Los Angeles crowds, thanked the local audience for the pivotal support. 

"You made me. Without America, I wouldn't be here," he said. "Thank you for all the years of love and generosity. I wish you health and love and prosperity."

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John ended the show with his classic "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." At the song's end, he discarded his silver robe to reveal a tracksuit and stepped onto a lift that raised him up the stage. An animated John was shown on stage screens walking onto a heavenly Yellow Brick Road.

"Be kind to each other," John added. "And farewell."

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Elton John  has played his final U.S. concert, delivering a rousing farewell set at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Over the corse of more than two and half hours, the music legend performed many of his most beloved tracks. The night opened with the classic 1974 chart-topping single "Bennie and the Jets," before then rolling into an emphatic rendition of "Philadelphia Freedom." "I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues," "Tiny Dancer" and "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)" were among the further highlights in a set that was full of them (complete set list can be found below).

Throughout the concert, Elton made reference to the historical significance of the night and his long relationship with Los Angeles. The singer mentioned that his  first performance on American shores took place at the Troubadour in West Hollywood . Five years later, he’d play a pari of sold-out performances at Dodger Stadium , the legendary gigs ranking among the most famous of his career.

Several celebrity friends joined Elton for his final American performance. Singer Brandi Carlile came out to duet on "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," while Kiki Dee later joined John in the duo's classic duet, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart."

After a brief pause, Elton returned for an encore, donning an outfit reminiscent of his famous sequined Dodgers ensemble from 1975. He welcomed pop star Dua Lipa to perform with him on "Cold Heart," the chart-topping hit from last year. Long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin was later brought onstage, much to the delight of the crowd.

As the performance was coming to a close, Elton spoke eloquently about his decision to retire from the road.

“I’m stopping touring, and this will be my last concert in America and Canada," the singer confessed. "And the reason why I’m [done] touring, I think you know, is because I want to spend time with my family. So, I want to bring them out and show you why I’m retiring: David, Zachary and Elijah.” At this point John's husband, David Furnish, and the couple's two sons came on stage, once again eliciting a roar from the crowd.

Elton then gave a heartfelt thanks to his U.S. fans.

"I became successful first in America," the rocker noted, while expressing his gratitude to everyone who purchased his music and attended his concerts. "So I want to thank you for that. You made me. Without America, I wouldn’t be here.”

Before playing his final song of the night, the rock icon delivered one parting message: “I wish you health, and love, prosperity. Be kind to each other. And farewell.”

Elton John, Nov. 20, 2022 at Dodger Stadium

Elton John, Farewell Yellow Brick Road, Los Angeles, Nov. 20, 2022 1. “Bennie and the Jets” 2. “Philadelphia Freedom” 3. “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues” 4. “Border Song” 5. “Tiny Dancer” 6. “Have Mercy on the Criminal” 7. “Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)” 8. “Take Me to the Pilot” 9. “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” 10. “Levon” 11. “Candle in the Wind” 12. “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” 13. “Burn Down the Mission” 14. “Sad Songs (Say So Much)” 15. “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” 16. “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” 17. “The Bitch Is Back” 18. “I’m Still Standing” 19. “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” 20. “Crocodile Rock” 21. “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting” 22. “Cold Heart” 23. “Your Song” 24. “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”

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Performing in the city’s Tele2 Arena on Saturday night (July 8), John’s final song of the night – and, by extension, the entire tour – was the tour’s semi-title track, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’. Before performing the song, Sir Elton gave a final speech to the reported 45,000 people in attendance to thank them for their support across his entire career.

“I’ve had the most wonderful career… beyond belief,” said John (via Rolling Stone ). “Fifty years of pure joy playing music… how lucky am I? I wouldn’t be sitting here… it wasn’t for you. You bought the singles, the CDs, the albums, the cassettes… [and] more importantly, you bought the tickets to the shows. You know how much I love to play live. It’s been my lifeblood to play for you guys. You’ve been absolutely magnificent.”

Watch the full speech and final song performance below:

‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ was originally released in 1973, and served as both the second single and title title track of John’s seventh studio album. The song reached the top ten on the singles chart in the UK, the US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway and South Africa.

Per setlist.fm , John has performed the song live approximately 1475 times over the last 50 years. It has served as the set closer for nearly every performance on the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour, which originally began in September 2018 at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The tour continued across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand up to March 2020, after which the tour was postponed for almost two years on account of both the COVID-19 pandemic and a hip injury that required John to undergo an operation in order to recover from.

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Elton John bids an emotional farewell as he ends his final tour: ‘I’m trying to process it’

After 50 years on the road, Elton John has officially bid farewell to his touring career. 

On July 8, the 76-year-old music icon completed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour after performing hits like “Bennie and the Jets,” “Tiny Dancer,” and “Your Song” throughout his 23-song set. 

The tour, which began on September 10, 2018 — but was halted in 2020 for nearly two-years due to the pandemic — has traveled across North America, Europe and Australia, concluding in Stockholm, Sweden at the Tele2 Arena in front of thousands of fans. 

John’s goodbye, a moment fans have been anticipating for almost five years, finally arrived when he closed the show with “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” during his encore. 

The legendary musician shared some of his tour's special moments on social media, including a photo him and his band taking their bows for the last time as the confetti trickled down and covered the audience and the stage. 

“The Final Farewell, 8 July 2023,” he simply captioned the emotional moment in an Instagram post on July 9. 

Famous friends and fans celebrated the Grammy-winning artist and his impressive, decades-long career. 

Donatella Versace wrote, “I love you so much @eltonjohn. I will forever be proud of your exceptional achievements- you are a true genius.” 

Singer Brandi Carlile said, “You did it Captain! incredible work ethic and stamina.”

She added, “Proud to know you everyday.”

Coldplay, who was playing a concert in Gothenburg, Sweden on July 8, sent a live video message that was displayed on stage for John to see. 

In the sweet clip, frontman Chris Martin told John and the crowd, “Elton, from all of us here (in Gothenburg), from all the bands and artists you’ve helped and inspired, we love you so much. We are so grateful for everything you’ve done for the AIDS Foundation, anytime you’ve been kind to anybody.” 

Martin also mentioned John’s work with the LGBTQ+ community and his influence on fashion, eyewear and the music industry. 

Numerous fans shared how John’s music has personally impacted them on his Instagram . 

“Saying thank you seems completely inadequate!” one person commented. “But thank you, your music has kept me going on some of my darkest days. The world is a better place with you in it!”

Another wrote, “Thank you so much for everything, Elton. I love you! I crossed the world to fulfill this great dream, I came directly from Belém do Pará, northern Brazil, to see my great idol!”

Meanwhile, some longtime fans hoped that singer wasn’t bidding farewell to performing in general, just the life of being on tour.

“I hope it’s not the final curtain but if it is, happy retirement, Elton! #legend,” one Instagram user wrote. 

Another joked, “Wish you a happy retirement. Don’t forget to record new albums though.” 

John also had a message for his fans. He reflected on his lasting bond with them in a statement shared in a press release. 

“When we set off on my final tour in 2018, I couldn’t have foreseen in my wildest dreams the twists and turns and the highs and lows this tour — and the whole world — would have experienced in the next 5 years,” he said. “When we set off on my final tour in 2018, I couldn’t have foreseen in my wildest dreams the twists and turns and the highs and lows this tour — and the whole world — would have experienced in the next 5 years.” 

He described his farewell show in Sweden as “magical.” 

“I’m trying to process it, and I don’t think it will sink in for a while yet that I’m finally finished touring,” he said. “I can’t tell you how much I’m going to miss the fans and how much their support has humbled me — it will stay with me forever.”

Ariana Brockington is a trending news reporter at TODAY digital. She is based in Los Angeles.

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Elton John Performs Final North American Show at Dodger Stadium

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Last night, world icon Sir Elton John performed at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in what was billed as Elton John’s final North American concert and was livestreamed on Disney+. The performance was part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road World Tour, which had three evenings at Dodger Stadium in total; the final show featured special guests Brandi Carlile, Kiki Dee and Dua Lipa.

Elton John opened up his final show–which marked his 204th show in North America–with “Bennie and the Jets,” resulting in an eruption of harmonious singing from the crowd. The Rocket Man continued with hits from his gilded and historic discography playing “Tiny Dancer,” “Have Mercy on the Criminal, “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word,” “Rocket Man,” “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” and more.

The evening also contained a few heartfelt tributes: “Border Song” was dedicated to the late Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” was performed with special guest Carlile and was dedicated to the former band members of John’s who have passed over the years.

Other highlights included “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” a song he penned with the first female singer from the UK to sign with Motown’s Tamla Records, Kiki Dee. The track was performed with the soul singer and marked the first time he had performed the song since 2016 and the first time live with Dee since 2006. He closed the main frame with “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting.”

For the encore, Elton John tapped chart-topping English singer and songwriter Dua Lipa for the PNAU remix of “Cold Heart.” He closed with a paring of two of his favorite songs, “Tour Song” and the tour’s namesake, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” after which Elton John introduced his family and Bernie Taupin.

Following the performance, Elton John made a short post on Instagram in thanks of the incredible times he’s shared. He wrote, “I can’t thank each and every person who was a part of it, at Dodger Stadium and watching at home, enough for the most incredible night. I love you all and you will forever be in my heart.”

Elton John will continue to tour until Saturday, July 8, 2023, with stops in Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe. Find tickets and learn more about the rest of the dates here .

Elton John Dodger Stadium – Los Angeles Nov. 20, 2022

Set: Bennie and the Jets, Philadelphia Freedom, I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues, Border Song (Dedicated to Aretha Franklin), Tiny Dancer, Have Mercy on the Criminal, Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time), Take Me to the Pilot, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Levon, Candle in the Wind, Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, Burn Down the Mission, Sad Songs (Say So Much), Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word, Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me (with Brandi Carlile) (Dedicated to the Band Members he has lost), The Bitch Is Back, I’m Still Standing, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (Elton John & Kiki Dee cover) (with Kiki Dee)(Tour debut, first performance since 2016 and first live performance with Kiki Dee since 2006), Crocodile Rock, Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting

Enc.: Cold Heart (with Dua Lipa) (PNAU remix), Your Song, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Introduced his family and Bernie Taupin)

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Elton John Plays Final Concert of Farewell Tour: “It Will Stay With Me Forever”

The Rocket Man concluded his long-running "Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour" in Stockholm

Sir Elton John played the final concert of his long-running farewell tour at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday night.

John’s final show featured a 23-song career-spanning setlist, including greatest hits “Bennie and the Jets,” “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” as well as a three-song encore of “Cold Heart,” “Your Song,” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”

“When we set off on my final tour in 2018, I couldn’t have foreseen in my wildest dreams the twists and turns and the highs and lows this tour – and the whole world – would have experienced in the next five years,” John said in a statement following the concert. “And every step of the way, my fans have been there. They have stuck with me, they have supported me, they have been patient, and they have kept turning out for every single last show. Tonight has been magical. I’m trying to process it, and I don’t think it will sink in for a while yet that I’m finally finished touring. I can’t tell you how much I’m going to miss the fans and how much their support has humbled me – it will stay with me forever.”

During the set, Coldplay appeared via live video-link to toast John. “Elton, from all of us here, from all the bands and artists you’ve helped and inspired, we love you so much,” said frontman Chris Martin. “We are so grateful for everything you’ve done for the AIDS Foundation, anytime you’ve been kind to anybody. For everything you’ve done for LGBTQ. Everything you’ve done for fashion and eyewear. Everything you’ve done for sexiness, and love, and dressing gowns! Everything you’ve done for music, everything Bernie has done for lyrics, everything your band has done over the thousands of shows you’ve done. We love you so much, we’re going to miss you so much.”

See photos, video, and the setlist from John’s final night of touring below.

All told, John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour” spanned more than 300 show (including a headlining set at Glastonbury ), selling 5.7 million tickets and $900 million dollars. While the tour marks John’s final global outing, the 76-year-old musician hasn’t ruled out performing one-off shows in the future.

“It’s really important to make a distinction between Elton retiring from touring but Elton not playing his very last public performance for the very last time,” David Furnish, John’s husband and manager, previously told Billboard . “I know for a fact he will not be touring in any capacity. What you’re going to see is the possibility of a special one-off or a small residency in one venue for a limited period of time.”

Bennie and the Jets Philadelphia Freedom I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues Border Song Tiny Dancer Have Mercy on the Criminal Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time) Take Me to the Pilot Someone Saved My Life Tonight Levon Candle in the Wind Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding Burn Down the Mission Sad Songs (Say So Much) Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me The Bitch Is Back I’m Still Standing Crocodile Rock Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting Encore: Cold Heart Your Song Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

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Sir Elton John hails 'emotional night' as he performs final UK gig at Glastonbury

The 76-year-old singer opened his set with Pinball Wizard, adorned in a gold suit and his famous pink-hued glasses, accompanied by fireworks - with several special guests joining him on stage.

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Monday 26 June 2023 00:37, UK

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Sir Elton John hailed a "very special and emotional night" as he took to the stage at Glastonbury Festival to perform his last ever UK gig.

The 76-year-old singer opened his set with Pinball Wizard, adorned in a gold suit and his famous pink-hued glasses, accompanied by fireworks.

He then launched into The Bitch Is Back, before addressing the crowd, saying: "I never thought I would ever play Glastonbury and here I am.

"It's a very special and emotional night for me because it might be my last show ever in England , so I had better play well, and I had better entertain you, you've been standing there so long, and I really appreciate all the outfits and everything."

He followed up with Bennie And The Jets and Daniel, watched on by what appeared to be a capacity crowd on the festival's iconic Pyramid Stage.

Aerial shots of the Somerset farm venue showed the entire field full of festival-goers watching the singer.

Watching from the side of the stage were the likes of Paul McCartney and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, as well as Sir Elton's husband David Furnish.

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The star's first musical guest was Jacob Lusk from group Gabriels, with the pair singing Are You Ready For Love? together with a gospel choir.

American singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez was the second guest, who performed his own song Until I Found You while Sir Elton joined him on piano.

Also performing was Brandon Flowers, the singer from The Killers, who performed Tiny Dancer.

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Then, duetting with Sir Elton on Don't Go Breaking My Heart was Brit-nominated singer Rina Sawayama.

Rumours had grown all weekend about other artists that might join him, including serial-Glastonbury collaborator Dave Grohl, rapper Eminem, and pop princess Britney Spears - but they never materialised.

Later on, Sir Elton thrashed out renditions of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Your Song and Candle In The Wind to the Worthy Farm crowd.

He also dedicated his performance of Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me to George Michael, on what would have been the late singer's 60th birthday.

Closing out his set, he belted out an extended version of Rocket Man while fireworks went off over the Pyramid Stage, ending this year's Glastonbury Festival.

Sir Elton has been winding up his final tour, dubbed the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which will end next month with two nights in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Elton John fans in Vancouver dressed for the occasion and sang along Saturday as the singer and musician known as "Rocket Man" performed one last time in Canada as part of a farewell tour set to wrap up globally in mid-2023.

John, 75, played two shows at Vancouver's B.C. Place, the last Canadian dates of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour, on Friday and Saturday.

"Good evening Vancouver!," he said Saturday after opening with his hits Bennie and The Jets  and Philadelphia Freedom . 

"Tonight's a most special night because it's our last show in Vancouver and our last show in Canada, so we better make it a night to remember."

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John took to the stage wearing a black tuxedo with tails that had sparkling trim. He wore pink glasses with matching rhinestones.

Many of the thousands of fans at B.C. Place wore sparkling outfits, feather boas and large sunglasses — signature looks the performer has donned over his half-century-long career.

He's released 31 albums since 1969 with many of his songs co-written with lyricist Bernie Taupin. One the duo's biggest hits was Rocket Man  in 1972.

Here's what fans in Vancouver had to say about what his music and how it shaped their lives:

'He's an icon'

John's opening song Saturday night pleased Tucson Pearl, 39, who drove from Oliver to see the show. He said Bennie and The Jets is his favourite John tune.

"He's an icon," he said.

He said the concert, billed as John's last in Canada, was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. His wife Kerry Pearl, 40, said they don't often splurge on concert tickets or trip to go to concerts, but this one was a must.

"It's Elton John. I love Elton John. He's my favourite, I love his music, he's got great style," she said. "He has a song for everything and he just helps you through your tired moments in life."

Kerry Pearl said he listened to so many John songs while she and her husband raised their children, that her oldest son named one of their cats Elton John.

Generational love for 'Rocket Man'

John Kubus, 81, came with 15 members of his family, all from across B.C. and Alberta, to see Elton John perform in Vancouver.

Kubus, who lives in Penticton, wore a loud coloured shirt, a glow stick around his neck and large pink sunglasses. He said he is a lifelong fan of John but had never seen him perform live.

"It means quite a bit," he said about being at John's last ever concert in Canada.

When asked what his favourite song was he said, "I love them all," and described John's music, performing style and outfits as "a bit different."

Advocacy for LGBTQ+ people

Lexi Binder, 18, came from Abbotsford to see Elton John in Vancouver and told CBC News before the concert why it was important for her to be there.

"He's amazing. I like that he's very authentic and himself and that's why I'm dressed kind of crazy," she said. "I think that I can dress kind of interesting and I can look around and there's other people [doing the same]."

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Binder said she is impressed with John's advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and the victims of the AIDS epidemic.

"I love that he supports it and has always been very open about it, at a time when it wasn't as accepted," she said. "And his music is just amazing, always has been."

She said her favourite John song is Crocodile Rock .

"It's funky, it's a jam," she said.

'Great job at staying relevant'

Sisters Sarah, Helen and Alison Ballantyne fell in love with Elton John's music through their father.

"We grew up with dad listening to a ton of music and Elton John was right on that list, so it's just a part of our upbringing," said Alison Ballantyne, 44 in front of B.C. Place on Saturday with her sisters who were all wearing John-inspired outfits.

The sisters came from Vernon and Kelowna to see the concert, listening to John songs during the car ride.

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" Candle in the Wind , Tiny Dancer , there are just so many," said Sarah Ballantyne, 46. She said that John's music has stayed central to popular culture around the world during his long run as a hit-maker.

"I think he's done a great job at staying relevant and didn't just get lost in the 60s and 70s," she said.

The three sisters said it made them emotional to think that, according to the artist, this will be John's last performing tour ever.

"Oh we might cry," they said together.

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The Rocket Man will be joined by Dua Lipa, Kiki Dee and Brandi Carlile for his final North American performance at Dodger Stadium on Sunday (Nov. 20). The concert special, Elton John Live From Dodger Stadium , will stream exclusively on Disney+ .

The livestream will begin with Countdown to Elton Live , featuring interviews with John and his husband/manager David Furnish, well-wishes from famous friends, and more.

Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium is produced by Fulwell 73 Productions and Rocket Entertainment. Keep reading for directions on when and how to stream the star-studded concert.

‘Elton John Live From Dodgers Stadium’: How to Watch

Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium will begin livestreaming on Disney+ on Sunday (Nov. 20) at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT. The pre-show begins at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.

Disney+ is $7.99 for the monthly subscription, $79.99 for the annual plan. There’s also a bundle deal with Hulu and ESPN+ .

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The platform offers a large selection of Disney+ Originals, which includes Dancing With the Stars , Disenchanted and Andor , alongside concert specials and music documentaries like The Beatles: Get Back and BTS Permission to Dance on Stage LA .

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Elton John has announced the final shows for the North American leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour , which run through November.

The 11 new tour dates include additional shows in East Rutherford, New Jersey; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Phoenix, Arizona; Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. A third show has also been added to his run at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Tickets for the new slate of concerts go on sale April 6 at 10 a.m. local time via John’s website , with a limited number of VIP packages and American Express card member presale tickets available beginning on March 30 at 10 a.m. local time.

“It’s hard to believe that after tomorrow in St. Louis, I’ll have just a handful of shows left before I wrap up my final arena performances in the United States,” John said in a statement. “This year will see my grand finale in North America, playing stadiums all around the country, with the most spectacular production I’ve ever had. Thank you for sharing this journey with me. I cherish these memories we’re making together. It has been nothing short of incredible and I look forward to seeing you very soon one last time, on my Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.”

John’s epic farewell tour has experienced some bumps along the way, including the postponement of two Dallas shows in January after the musician was diagnosed with Covid-19. At the time, he had just resumed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour  after a nearly two-year delay  caused by the pandemic , as well as an  ill-timed hip injury .

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Even on a day when much of America was hoping to see the sun go out, there’s still an ongoing need to hear someone sing “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.” That, among many other things, is what’s offered in tonight’s PBS broadcast of a tribute special for Elton John and Bernie Taupin , two of the worthiest talents ever to be awarded the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize. If you’re a fan — and who isn’t?, as they say — the two-hour show will provide a total eclipse of all your other most pressing entertainment needs.

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Unless it is supplanted by Metallica’s take on “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding,” in which no quarter is taken and at least a little blood is drawn. For better or worse, the opening all-instrumental section isn’t immediately recognizable in Metallica’s transformation, but it certainly is by the time it gets to the main course, at which point you may be thinking: Does it go against the laws of nature for Metallica to be playing in a major key? Anyway, it works, to have Elton’s most hard-rocking song ever go a little harder. The tech team is judicious with the reaction shots, but surely there is a lot of rattling of jewelry going on in the balcony of Washington’s DAR Revolution Hall, where some of the visiting politicos sit, and it’d be nice to think some of them were inspired to deface the bathrooms afterward.

Everything else in these two hours was a little more likely to show up on your bingo card for a John/Taupin tribute. After Joni got the Gershwin Prize last year, the Library of Congress quickly moved on to Carlile’s other well-established hero-BFF, and so it’s little surprise, and not the slightest bit unwelcome, to see her show up repeatedly here. Leaving her old concert cover of “Rocket Man” behind (actually, no one does that here), Carlile’s first selection of the night is “Madman Across the Water,” which is cool enough, all the way down to an extended coda in which the singer doesn’t have anything to do but happily stroll back and forth between Sista Strings on one side of the stage and guitarist Davey Johnstone on the other, as they do their respective things. (Kudos for the frequent use of the two-woman Sista Strings section in general, a nice, minimalist callback to the larger mastery of string arranger Paul Buckmaster’s classic work.)

But the more exquisite of Carlile’s two song choices is “Skyline Pigeon,” and not just because it’s under-covered and great. Context counts for almost everything with this one, as her rendition caps a segment devoted to the long history of John’s AIDS Foundation, and specifically to the HIV-stricken boy that won Elton’s and the world’s heart in the ’80s, Ryan White. White’s sister reads an open letter that John wrote to his late friend 20 years after his 1990 passing, talking about how the death of an “innocent” helped change hearts and minds, even though, in Elton’s words, “You reminded America that all victims of AIDS are innocent.” It’s a valuable history lesson squeezed into a tight space, even for those of us who need reminders, and the dollar figure cited for what the AIDS Foundation has raised — $600 million — is its own testament to John’s legacy, apart from the music. John is weeping through this segment, and it will be Cry Along With Elton night for parts of the audience, too.

Not that you’d ever want to bet against Elton’s tastemaker instincts, but each protege has to prove himself, and Lusk really does it here by doing something original with “Bennie.” That mid-’70s oldie is a great but virtually un-coverable song, which no one could possibly make sound weirder than the original, and which only suffers from any attempt to straighten it out. But Lusk has the voice of an angel — a very loud angel — and the quasi-gospel treatment finally answers the long-simmering question of whether “Bennie” should just be left alone as a cover choice or not. Actually, his contribution here is just as must-see as Mitchell’s and Metallica’s.

The other contributions all fall somewhere the serviceable-to-spectacular spectrum. Charlie Puth is probably one of the few pop stars around qualified to recreate Elton’s piano part on “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” even if you might wish a song that emotionally intense had been given to someone with a more anguished-sounding voice. Lennox, who does not lack for vocal edge, shows why the world is still hungering for every crumb she occasionally throws out in the tributes she infrequently appears at these days with her wall-flattening “Border Song.”

Billy Porter, the show’s host, traverses the aisles with exactly the song you know he’s going to do, “The Bitch Is Back.” (It comes with a reminder that “in 2024 I don’t want you to be offended by the word ‘bitch.’ The queer community uses it as a love letter.” Were we really worried about this? Well, it is PBS, so OK.) His fringe-y dress and leggy look is likely an homage to Tina Turner, who used to duet with John on the rocker before they had a falling out. Maren Morris, who has a nice history of covering Elton, turns on the AC with “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues.” Garth Brooks, a Gershwin honoree of a few years back himself, gets double-duty with “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” and “Daniel,” both reminders that, among all the other things we forget to remember about Garth, he can capably sing just about anything from the great Anglo-American songbook that crosses his mind.

But it is ours to celebrate, and it’s a delight to see these two being given their due as a team, whose respect and appreciation for each other has grown over 55 years, by the accounts given. This show is also implicitly a tribute to the Elton John Band, who perform behind a majority of the singers before backing a salmon-coated Elton himself for the final three songs, “Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters,” “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” and “Your Song.” If we feared we’d seen the last of them as a particular ensemble at Dodger Stadium in November 2022, Johnstone’s appearance on this series as musical director as well as guitarist is a nice assurance that revivals of the old gang can and will occur.

Producer Ken Ehrlich, of decades of Grammy fame, has been characteristically canny with the choices of tribute-payers here. But with two honorees this year instead of one, he also knows that the best tributes that can be paid are the ones that the composer and lyricist are able to pay each other. That comes through in their mutual testimonials about each other, but it really comes through with the closing rendition of “Your Song,” in which we get a sight we’ve probably never seen before, between these two typically long-distance collaborators: Taupin, leaning on John’s red piano, taking it all in as stoic, appreciative glances are exchanged. It’s unexpectedly touching to see these two on stage, alone together, for the length of a piece of music. Gracious is definitely not the hardest word.

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Watch Joni Mitchell Cover Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing” At Gershwin Prize Tribute

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Last year, the Library Of Congress presented Joni Mitchell with the Gershwin Prize For Popular Song at a star-studded ceremony in Washington, DC. Mitchell gave one of her increasingly frequent performances, and a team of luminaries covered her songs. This year, Joni Mitchell returned to the Gershwin Prize ceremony. This time, it was to salute this year’s winners, Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

The Gershwin Prize ceremony happened last month at Washington’s DAR Constitution Hall, and we’ve already posted Metallica’s version of “Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding.” The ceremony aired last night, which means we now get to see great pro footage of Joni Mitchell taking on Elton John’s 1983 standard “I’m Still Standing.” Brandi Carlile introduced Joni Mitchell, telling the crowd that “I’m Still Standing” means a lot to Mitchell, who survived a brain aneurysm ten years ago. Mitchell also got Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s blessings to change some of the lyrics so that they fit her better.

Joni Mitchell didn’t just change the lyrics of “I’m Still Standing”; she also messed around with the song’s arrangement and phrasing, giving it a loose and jazzy feel. She performed with a backing band that included Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox, Blake Mills, and Davey Johnstone. (Lennox and Carlile gave their own performances at the tribute, with Lennox singing “Border Song” and Carlile doing “Madman Across The Water.”) Joni Mitchell was standing when she sang the song, and she looked like she was having a great time. Elton John and Bernie Taupin were visibly delighted. Below, watch Mitchell’s cover and listen to Elton John’s original.

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You don’t want to miss Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song , which will air in primetime on PBS stations nationwide on Monday (April 8). (Check local listings.)

The two-hour special was taped during a tribute concert at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on March 20. Billboard had a (lucky) correspondent in the room, who filed this report .

The success of the show is a tribute to the quality and range of the songs written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin , of course, and also to smart production choices by Ken Ehrlich, who executive produced and wrote the show. Ehrlich, who oversaw the annual Grammy telecast for 40 years, incorporated talk segments with both songwriters, as well as Elton’s long-time music director Davey Johnstone ; past Gershwin Prize recipients Sir Paul McCartney (the only previous British honoree), Carole King , Stevie Wonder and Emilio & Gloria Estefan ; and Robert Hilburn, the former Los Angeles Times pop music critic whose rave review of Elton’s 1970 show at the Troubadour in L.A. gave the singer a big boost.

Those talk segments provide much context and insight. In one, Elton said how much American music has always meant to him. “Thank you, America, for the music you’ve given us all over the world. It’s an incredible legacy that you have – all the wonderful blues, the jazz, classical, all the songs the Gershwin brothers [George and Ira] wrote. It’s just incredible. … I’m so proud to be British and to be here in America to receive this award, because all my heroes were American.”

Elton also put his music with Bernie in the context of the Great American Songbook. “We write songs that we hope will last. And our songs have lasted – and so have the Gershwins, Rodgers & Hammerstein, all those wonderful people. The Cole Porters of the world. They wrote classic songs, and once you write a classic that people love, it never goes away.”

Elton’s band backed the various artists, leading Elton to say “This is the first time in my life where I have sat in the audience and listened to my band. And I know they’re good, but they’re amazing!” He also paid the ultimate tribute to his partner. “He gives me the lyrics and then I write the song. Without the lyrics, I’d be working in any record store in the world.”

Elton John and Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is a co-production of WETA Washington, D.C.; Ken Ehrlich Productions, Inc.; and the Library of Congress. It will be available via broadcast and streaming on PBS.org and the PBS App.

An end title card dedicated the show to Tony Bennett , the 2017 Gershwin Prize recipient, who died in July at 96. The show honoring Bennett and last year’s show honoring Joni Mitchell both received Primetime Emmy nods . This show also deserves Emmy consideration.

All but one of the 14 songs performed on the show appeared on Billboard ’s 2022 ranking The 75 Best Elton John Songs: Staff List, which was keyed to the star’s 75th birthday that year. If you missed it, here it is. Read it before or after the show, but not during. You don’t want to miss a moment.

Here are all the performances on the show ranked from least to most memorable. (Three artists performed multiple songs. We listed their songs together.) No shade to the performers who aren’t ranked high: The competition for “best of the night” honors was fierce. And how can Elton not be No. 1 on his own tribute? We’ve all heard him sing his songs many times, so there was no element of surprise there like there was with the top three selections.

Charlie Puth, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” (1974)

Puth, at 32 the youngest artist on the bill, seemed a little daunted by the task of performing this stately rock ballad, but he pulled it off. Still, it won’t make anyone forget either Elton’s original, which reached No. 2 on the Hot 100 in 1974, or the 1991 George Michael/Elton John pairing that went all the way to No. 1.

Maren Morris, “I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues” (1983)

The pop and country singer did a fine job on this ballad, which Taupin said that he regards as one of their best songs. “It’s definitely one of our finest songs…I mean, it’s a simple song, but it’s a beautiful song.” It’s also the only song performed on the show that wasn’t written by Elton and Bernie alone. Davey Johnstone joined them in writing this song.

Annie Lennox, “Border Song” (1970)

Lennox opened the show by performing this gospel-inflected ballad, which Aretha Franklin turned into a top 40 hit on the Hot 100 in late 1970. The Queen of Soul’s version entered the top 40 the same week (Dec. 19, 1970) as Elton’s first top 40 hit as an artist, “Your Song” — so his songs were his calling card from the start.

Brandi Carlile, “Madman Across the Water” (1971) and “Skyline Pigeon” (1969)

Carlile performed these two early album cuts in separate spots on the show. The tender ballad “Sky Pigeon” was a perfect choice to follow an emotional, but overlong, segment that featured Elton’s work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, as well as his friendship with Ryan White.

Garth Brooks, “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” (1976) and “Daniel” (1973)

Brooks, the 2020 Gershwin Prize recipient, ably performed these top 10 Hot 100 hits in separate spots on the show. Kim Bullard’s accordion break in the torch song “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” was intriguing and highly effective.

Billy Porter, “The Bitch is Back” (1974)

Porter, who also hosted the show, performed this song from the center aisle in the audience. In addition to being the hardest-rocking single Elton ever took to the top 10 on the Hot 100, this song speaks to the inner brat in all of us: Who wouldn’t occasionally like to cut loose and say “I don’t like those!/ My God, what’s that?”

The song still has the electric jolt that it brought to pop radio in 1974, when it went up against more sedate hits by the likes of John Denver and Olivia Newton-John. Porter (rather needlessly) said, “Listen, it’s 2024. I don’t want you to be offended by the word ‘bitch.’ The queer community uses it as a love letter.” If “bitch” could fly on the radio 50 (gulp) years ago, it’s a non-issue in this much more permissive era.

Elton John, “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” (1972), “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” (1973) and “Your Song” (1970)

Even with 29 top 10 hits on the Hot 100 to choose from for his three-song mini-set, it’s interesting that Elton selected an album track, “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” (from 1972’s Honky Chateau ). He also chose “Saturday Night’s Alright…,” a Stones-like rocker that, on Billboard ’s 2022 list, Melinda Newman called “an unadulterated blend of youthful joy and aggression.” Elton was 26 when it was released. He’s now 77 – a reminder that youthfulness is an attitude, not a number.

“Your Song” is probably Elton’s most universally beloved song – and for good reason. The ballad marries a graceful melody to a wonderfully conversational lyric. “It may be quite simple,” Elton sings, and that simplicity is at the heart of the song’s appeal. In her remarks, Carole King called the song “perfection” – and she knows a thing or two about writing perfect pop songs.

Jacob Lusk, “Bennie and the Jets” (1973)

Lusk, the lead singer of Gabriels, was probably the least well-known performer on the bill. Lusk performed “Are You Ready for Love” alongside Elton at the Glastonbury Festival last June, but he hasn’t really broken through in the U.S. yet.

His highly theatrical, falsetto performance of this smash, which got the audience on its feet, should raise his profile. This “spaced-out” song is one of the most eccentric songs in Elton’s catalog of hits. The choice in early 1974 to go with this as a single, rather than a more typical Elton track like “Harmony” or “Candle in the Wind,” was one of the boldest and ultimately smartest of his career.

The song ranked No. 7 on Billboard ’s 2022 list of Elton’s best songs. Andrew Unterberger wrote “It plays almost like a parody of glam rock… Elton and Bernie may have ultimately been too tradition-bound at heart to really fit into glam full-time, but they have great fun trying on the furs for one song.”

Metallica, “Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding” (1973)

This two-part opus, a highlight of Elton’s 1973 double-album masterwork Goodbye Yellow Brick Road , topped Billboard ’s 2022 list of Elton’s 75 best songs. Metallica amped up the rock component considerably, taking it from about 6.5 to 10 (if not 11). The result was undoubtedly the hardest-rocking number in the history of the Gershwin Prize event. At night’s end, Bernie praised Elton’s band, calling them “the best band in the world – outside of Metallica, of course.”

Joni Mitchell (with Brandi Carlile and Annie Lennox), “I’m Still Standing” (1983)

We are so used to hearing this as a spunky, sassy pop song, can you even imagine it slowed-down? Well, damn if it doesn’t work that way too! Mitchell, the 2023 Gershwin Prize recipient, performed it as a jazzy, mid-tempo ballad, which brought out the song’s sly humor. She also changed some lyrics, with Elton and Bernie’s permission, which superfan Brandi Carlile said “is honestly the most Joni Mitchell thing I’ve ever heard of.”

Elton and Bernie wrote this song to celebrate Elton’s surviving some career and personal downs in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Those were ordinary struggles compared to the back-from-the-brink challenges Mitchell has overcome: Nine years ago, she suffered a brain aneurysm rupture, which required her to undergo physical therapy and learn to walk again. (That was unspoken, but obvious to people who know her story.) At one point, Mitchell waved the walking stick she still needs to get around in the air. That defiant gesture added to the song’s sense of uplift – and the show’s sense of triumph.

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Retro HoCo: Elton John’s 1971 concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion caused a ruckus

N ine times, Elton John has wowed crowds at Merriweather Post Pavilion, bringing his rock act to Columbia’s outdoor stage. Most of those shows have gone smoothly; John’s debut there, 53 years ago, did not.

On June 16, 1971, nearly 300 people tried to crash John’s concert, which drew 12,000 paying fans. All sought to see his frenetic performance, during which he would rattle the ivories, reminiscent of Jerry Lee Lewis’ riotous acts in the 1950s.

But as John prepared to take the stage, the intruders breached a barbed wire fence surrounding the site and were trying to scale an inner fence when security guards intervened. In the chaos, five guards were injured by flying debris before 10 state troopers, K-9 dogs and two dozen Howard County Police officers in riot gear arrived to end the ruckus.

The show went on and, by all accounts, John — who, at 24, was already a rock phenom — did not disappoint.

“He pounds every possible decibel from his grand piano with an intensity that carries back to the last row of listeners,” The Washington Post said of John’s act that evening.

His performance so galvanized the audience that, in mid-concert, more than 200 people clambered on stage to join John, “apparently as an emotional reaction” to his music, The Baltimore Sun reported. The cops moved in; the singer shooed them off.

“They’re not bothering me,” he declared. “Just let them sit there and listen.” Hearing that, more fans pushed on stage. But all were booted off before John’s finale, a rousing rendition of Lewis’ 1957 hit, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.”

As John banged away, the Post reported, “Police … stood around him, holding raised clubs and containers of chemical spray.”

John returned to Merriweather Post for two concerts in 1982, 1988 and 1992, and one show in both 1986 and 1998. But none left a more lasting impression than his initial appearance in Columbia.

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Tears, Chills, & Triple Steals: Inside the "War" of The Voice Knockouts Night 1

The NBC competition is entering its fiercest phase yet! Here's everything that went down on Night 1 of Knockouts. 

Well, we've arrived. Season 25 of NBC's The Voice has officially entered the treacherous waters of Knockouts, just two teeny-tiny steps away from the Live Performance Shows.

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Watch  The Voice Mondays and Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC and next day on Peacock.  

This is when the collection of Coaches — Reba McEntire , John Legend , Chance the Rapper , and Dan + Shay — must make the hardest decisions yet, whittling down their teams to the absolute cream of the crop (with a little help from Mega Mentor Keith Urban ).

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"It gets so hard to make a decision in the Knockouts," Legend proclaimed in tonight's episode on April 8. "Everybody's so good, everybody survived the Battle. Nobody deserves to go home!" Of course, not everyone needs go home, not when there are Steals to be invoked.

Here’s everything that happened during Night 1 of The Voice Season 25 Knockouts...

Tae Lewis vs. Asher HaVon

Lewis sang “Nothing On You” by Cody Johnson; HaVon sang "Unbreak My Heart" by Toni Braxton

By the end of the two performances, McEntire was all bleary-eyed and overcome with emotion. "You guys give me chills, make me cry," she gushed. "I felt like a proud mama. You've both got so much soul. It comes from your toenails when you guys start singing." HaVon was named the victor, with McEntire citing his uniqueness as the main factor in her decision. "I definitely think Asher could win," she said. Before Lewis could leave the stage, however, Chance the Rapper, Dan + Shay, and John Legend all invoked their right to a Steal. It was literally called a "war!" Faced with three great options, Lewis ultimately went with Team Dan + Shay.

WINNER: Asher HaVon

STEAL: Tae Lewis joins Team Dan + Shay

Ashley Bryant vs. Josh Sanders

Bryant sang "Heads Carolina, Tails California" by Jo Dee Messina; Sanders sang “Wild as Her” by Corey Kent

"Ashley, you did great. You hit that big note at the end. I know you've got the pipes to support it," McEntire said. "And Josh, you can sell a song so well that I believe it. That's one of your talents. I love you both and thanks for taking the journey." In the end, Sanders was named winner due to his ability to full inhabit "the songs that he chooses," the Coach explained. "He relates to 'em, and I think that'll be a huge contender."

WINNER: Josh Sanders (Ashley Bryant sent home)

Team Dan + Shay

Frank Garcia vs. Olivia Rubini 

Garcia sang "El Triste" by José José’; Rubini sang "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John

Dan Smyers praised Garcia's performance as "very dramatic ... in the best way," going on to compliment the singer's electric stage presence. "Olivia," he continued, "I feel like that came such a long way from rehearsals." Shay Mooney then offered up his feedback, hailing Garcia as an evocative performer. "I can't speak Spanish, but I didn't need to, and that's the beauty in it. I felt it. That's all that matters." However, Rubini's decision to sing the Elton John classic in a higher key (at the behest of Mega Mentor Keith Urban) ultimately won her the Knockout. As Mooney explained, "There's something special about what Olivia did ... she showed us that she was very coachable, that she was ready to go to that next level." Smyers added, "Her voice just inherently has a bit of a retro thing to it. She was spot-on with all of her notes."

WINNER:  Olivia Rubini (Frank Garcia sent home)

Anya True vs. Kyle Schuesler 

True sang “Runaway” by AURORA; Schuesler sang “Say You Won't Let Go”  by James Arthur

Torn between two great options, Mooney described the necessity of picking between True and Schuesler as "the hardest choice we've had on this show so far." True came away victorious, but Schuesler stayed in the game with a surprise Steal from Chance, who exclaimed, "I was playing the long game, baby! I was just like a leopard, waiting to pounce. I knew I was gonna get [him] on my team at some point. I just had to play my cards right."

WINNER:  Anya True

STEAL: Kyle Schuesler joins Team Chance

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Team Legend

Val T. Webb vs. Nathan Chester

Webb sang “Sweet Love” by Anita Baker; Chester sang “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” by Elvin Bishop

"Val, your highs were so high. It was so stunning. It was some of the best moments I've seen on this stage," Legend said. "And then Nathan, it felt cinematic, the way you delivered the performance. It felt like we were in a movie about that era of music and you were playing this amazing character that you understood. Really powerful." Chester's blockbuster delivery won him the Knockout.

WINNER: Nathan Chester (Val T. Webb sent home)

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Team Chance

Serenity Arce vs. Dani Stacy

Arce sang “Unfaithful” by Rihanna; Stacy sang “Jaded” by Miley Cyrus

Chance praised Stacy as a "talented vocalist," going on to add, "I felt like you had a lot of passion onstage. I really wish you had tried to do a little bit more with the song." And while Arce was "willing to take a lot of risks" with her performance, it wasn't up to the level of her past vocals. Despite that, Arce still won the Knockout because "she has the passion," Chance explained. "In a competition like this, where everybody can sing, you have to be willing to go for it. Every time she gets onstage, she does it with the professionalism and intent of somebody way beyond her years."

WINNER:  Serenity Arce (Dani Stacy sent home)

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