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Anne Erickson

Anne Erickson

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Elton John is one of the most significant musical artists in the past century, and he’s bringing all of it to a close on his current farewell tour. The trek rolled through Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Monday (July 18) for what will be his final concert ever in Michigan.

The show was part of the final dates of Sir John’s farewell tour, which has him performing at more than two dozen stadiums in North America and Europe. Regarding the final run, John previously stated, “I’m going to go out in the biggest possible way, performing at my very best, with the most spectacular production I’ve ever had, playing in places that have meant so much to me throughout my career,” John said of his final tour.”

This wasn’t John’s first time in Michigan on his farewell tour. He performed April 5 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, as well as Feb. 8 and 9 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Even with those previous stops, this was John’s only show of the farewell tour performing outside in Michigan, and something about the outdoor setting made it an extra special night.

John performed song after song of his greatest hits, kicking off the night at 8 p.m., with no opening act. The crowd was mesmerized from the moment he hit the stage, and John kept them in the palm of his hand from the beginning of the set to his final encore. It’s why they call him one of the greatest. At the end of the show, he was lifted onto a high platform until he disappeared into the sky- a signature of his current tour. View the full set list for the concert below, as well as footage from this and other stops on his farewell tour. This set list is via SetList.com.

  • Set List for Elton John in Michigan

    This list is via SetList.fm.

  • Bennie and the Jets

    Elton John live 2022 in Detroit (intro and Benny And The Jets) #eltonjohn#tour#live#2022#farewell
  • Philadelphia Freedom

    Elton John Live 2022 🡆 Philadelphia Freedom 🡄 Jan 22 ⬘ Houston, TX
  • I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues

    Elton John Live 2022 🡆 I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues 🡄 Jan 22 ⬘ Houston, TX
  • Border Song (Dedicated this song to Aretha Franklin)

    Elton John Live 2022 🡆 Border Song 🡄 Jan 22 ⬘ Houston, TX
  • Tiny Dancer

    Elton John Live 2022 🡆 Tiny Dancer 🡄 Jan 22 ⬘ Houston, TX
  • Have Mercy on the Criminal

    Elton John - Have Mercy on the Criminal - OKC, OK - Jan 30, 2022
  • Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)

    Elton John live in Detroit 2022 (rocket man) #eltonjohn#farewell#2022#live#tour #rocketman#mustwatch
  • Take Me to the Pilot

    Elton John - Take Me to the Pilot Live in Houston 2022
  • Someone Saved My Life Tonight

    Elton John Live 2022 🡆 Someone Saved My Life Tonight 🡄 Jan 22 ⬘ Houston, TX
  • Levon

    Elton John Live 2022 🡆 Levon 🡄 Jan 22 ⬘ Houston, TX
  • Candle in the Wind (My Favorite)

    "Levon & Candle in the Wind" Elton John@Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia 7/15/22
  • Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding

    Elton John - Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding - February 22, 2022
  • Burn Down the Mission

    Elton John - Burn Down The Mission (Live in Houston, TX 1/21/2022)
  • Sad Songs (Say So Much)

    Elton John - Sad Songs (Say So Much) - Orlando 2022
  • Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters

  • Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me

    Elton John Live 2022 🡆 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me 🡄 Jan 22 ⬘ Houston, TX
  • The Bitch Is Back

    Elton John - The Bitch is Back/I'm Still Standing - Orlando 2022
  • I'm Still Standing

    Elton John - I’m Still Standing Live in Houston 2022
  • Crocodile Rock

    Elton John - Crocodile Rock - OKC, OK - Jan 30, 2022
  • Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjGkgo3CVEg

  • Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)

    Elton John Live 2022 🡆 Cold Heart ⬘ Dua Lipa ⬘ PNAU Remix 🡄 Jan 22 ⬘ Houston, TX
  • Your Song

    Elton John Live 2022 🡆 Your Song 🡄 Jan 22 ⬘ Houston, TX
  • Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

    Elton John 23 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Stadio San Siro, Milano, Italy, 4 jun 2022

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