Goodbyes can be brutal. But Elton John continues to usher out his extraordinary career with grace and enthusiasm while ensuring fans savor a spate of highlights from his colossal catalog.
At Citizens Bank Park on Friday, a beaming John and his legendary band emerged before the sunset and more than two hours and 23 songs later, the first date of the final U.S. leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour was a footnote in history.
The show also marked the launch of the stadium portion of the tour, which will wrap in Los Angeles in November before bouncing back to Europe for the concluding run.
