Elton John pulled out all the stops for his final concert tour in 2019, surprising fans with a duet alongside Taron Egerton, the actor who portrayed him in the film *Rocketman*. They performed “Your Song” to a sold-out crowd of 18,210 at the County Cricket Ground in Hove. John started the song, allowing Egerton to take the second verse before they harmonized on the chorus.
The performance was touching, with Egerton clearly thrilled to be singing with Elton John, who looked on with pride. Egerton, primarily an actor, impressed with his heartfelt singing, adding depth to the performance. Their interaction on stage highlighted how meaningful the moment was for both.
The duet, featured on John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, became popular on YouTube, amassing 17.5 million views. This tour, John’s 49th and final, was a massive success, grossing $939.1 million and becoming the second highest-grossing tour ever. The Hove show was special as John had not had a guest performer on this tour before.
John’s live performances of “Your Song” have always been memorable. The song, his first international top 10 hit, has been his most performed live track. The 1971 Top of the Pops live version remains a fan favorite with 75 million views.
The biopic *Rocketman*, featuring Egerton, was a hit, grossing $195.3 million and earning Egerton a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. The film included “Your Song,” depicting its creation.