REVIEW: How a wonderful performance from eltonofficial gave Vicarage Road its collective smile back EltonFarewellTour WatfordFC
and so much more, he delivered a performance to add to the list of 'I was there' occasions Vicarage Road has witnessed in its near 100-year-old history as the home of Watford FC.This was the 237th date in the music legend’s colossal Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, but this felt like more than witnessing a memorable concert. It was about community and that feeling of being part of something special again. Even the weather played ball.
Some dark clouds and a light shower had threatened to put a damper on the evening, but by the time Elton and his band arrived on stage at shortly after 7pm the sun had returned and was starting to set behind the impressive stage at the Vicarage Road end of the stadium. The clouds continued to clear throughout the evening to leave everyone’s attention to focus on the stage and having a great time.set the tone before Elton said his first word that wasn't to music: “Watford”.
The first chant of “Elton John’s Taylor-Made Army” erupted after the next number, as classic song followed classic song withsaw Elton and guitarist Davey Johnstone break into captivating solos, while legendary percussionist Ray Cooper was never far away from catching the eye with his energetic performance at the back of the stage.
Part one of the show was very good; part two was even better. Some of the audience were ushered to the front of the stage to party within a few feet of one of the most famous names in world music, others with seats on the pitch were able to dance in the aisles as the stewards relaxed their approach, and the ballads made way for a high-tempo crescendo of
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