The second half of the concert features a number of guest appearances, including Kiki Dee on "Don't Go Breaking My Heart". That said, in particular in the first half of the show, there are a few nuggets: the non-hit/deep album cut "Have Mercy On the Criminal" (from "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player) the long instrumental outro at then end of "Rocket Man" and "Someone Save My Life Tonight" (which Sir Elton introduces as "from my favorite album comes this, one of our best and on of my favorite songs ever"). The not-quite-as-good includes Sir Elton's shrinking vocal range (he can't hit those high notes anymore), and the oh-so-predictable set-in-stone setlist, which has barely changed during the entire farewell tour. His backing band, including longtime stalwarts Davey Johnson (guitar), Nigel Olsson (drums) and Ray Cooper (percussion), is tight and top-notch. Let's start with the good: first and foremost, Sir Elton's piano playing remains as nimble as ever.
Then the familiar opening piano riff of "Benny and the Jets" comes on, and Sir Elton and his veteran backing band get things underway.Ĭouple of comments: there are some good, even very good things about this farewell show, and some not do good. Reviewed by paul-allaer 6 / 10 Sir Elton's (supposed) final (North) American show everĪs "Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium" (2022 release 174 min.) opens, it is Novemand Elton John is about to start what is billed as his very last show, ever, in the US and North America.
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