“I was here to see Elton when I was 8 months pregnant, sitting right about in this area, about 21 years ago,” Buchman said. She had been to one of the Rocketman’s shows before, but was pregnant with Julie at the time. When Mary Buchman heard that John was coming to Syracuse, she jumped at the opportunity to get tickets for herself and her daughter, Julie. John spoke to the hearts of his fans throughout the song, tasking them with protecting his legacy - to not let the sun set on his career - after he takes his final bow. The audience saw John learning to play the piano as a young boy turn to footage of him at concerts during the 1970s in his iconic costumes as he solidified himself as an international superstar. The sparkles from John’s jacket reflected in the crowd, which became a sea of swaying flashlights during “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me.” As he sang, a montage of his life flashed on screens above the stage. “I brought my niece with me on one condition: that she dress up ridiculously, just like me.”Įlton John had a total of four costume changes during his three hour concert, staying true to his reputation of extravagant theatrics. “I’ve always wanted to see Elton John,” Sears said. Seeing John perform live was a bucket list item for Grace Sears, who wore a floor-length rainbow sequin jacket with a fur collar. He opened the show with a technicolor rhinestone jacket, followed by a shimmery pink number with matching shades, to a velvet smoking jacket and at the night’s conclusion, a bedazzled tracksuit. Throughout the night, the Rocketman showed off the sense of style he’s famous for with a total of four costume changes.

The audience also paid tribute to John’s famous, electric stage presence with sparkly feather boas, vibrantly colored suits and iconic sunglasses. Fans swayed with their hands to the sky as the chorus rang out. Throughout the hit, John often leaned away from the microphone to let the voices of the crowd shine alongside him. “She played it again, and danced with her dad at her wedding in June … (Elton John) has just been there for every moment.” “My daughter - at her sweet 16 - she danced with her dad to ‘Tiny Dancer,’” Testone said. During nearly every song, fans cheered, smiled and held hands as John’s deeply personal lyrics floated through the Dome.Ĭindy Testone has found an Elton John song for every milestone and memory in her life. At 75, he still remains unapologetically himself. At the time, tickets were selling for about $3.50.Įven though he spent much of the performance seated at his piano, John captivated his fans. Before that, John made his debut at SU back in 1970. The last time John took the Dome’s stage was 21 years ago during his “Face to Face” tour, where he co-headlined with Billy Joel. “Tonight is my very last night in New York state, and it is great to do it in this great big building here, which I have played before and I love very much,” John said. His career, which is over half a century long, has been marked by grandiose performances, deeply emotional songs and honest lyrics. “Bennie And The Jets” shook the floor as the Rocketman himself appeared on stage.Įlton John returned to Syracuse as part of his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour” for what he said would be his final performance in New York state. It began with a single G major chord - a little collection of notes that turned the low buzz inside the JMA Wireless Dome into thunderous cheers from 38,000 people.

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