Elton John's 15-year Manchester hiatus was worth the wait as music legend gives spell-binding Arena gig
Sequined suits, bedazzled baseball outfits and oversized glitterised glasses were all out in fine form on Wednesday night as thousands flocked to Manchester's AO Arena to see one of the best-selling artists of all time in one of their last ever shows.
For fans here in Manchester, it’s certainly been a long wait. Elton last performed in the city 15 years ago and tickets for the Manchester Arena shows first went on sale more than four years ago. Having originally been set for November 2020, the concert has been rescheduled multiple times due to injuries, operations, and, of course, the pandemic.
Gleefully standing up and encouraging the audience after each song, Elton had the crowd in his pocket as he peeled off the layers behind each track with his fine vocals, piano skills and trusted band by his side. He also had time to share anecdotes of his time in Manchester playing at the likes of the Twisted Wheel club to the delight of the many in the audience who themselves had spent time on the Northern Soul dancefloor.
A backdrop of nostalgia played out during each song, featuring everything from drag queens and a Marilyn Monroe montage to clips of Taron Egerton in the Rocketman movie and even a dance video which looked like it had taken more than just a little bit of inspiration from an H&M advert.
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