VIDEO: Elton John Performs Moving Tribute to George Michael in Las Vegas
By: Caryn Robbins Dec. 29, 2016
Last night, global superstar Elton John performed a moving tribute to artist George Michael, who passed away earlier this month. The Grammy-winning singer kicked off his Las Vegas show with a performance of his hit, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me." Many will recall that Michael and John performed a duet of the number in a live cover version. The 1990 recording climbed to number one in both the U.K. and the U.S.
According to The Daily Mail, an emotional Elton John told the audience, "I only wish George was here to sing it with me." A fan in the audience told the Mail, "After he sang for George, he turned his back on the audience and was shaking and looked like he was crying. He received a standing ovation and had to be consoled by a band member before beginning the rest of the show. There wasn't a dry eye in the house."
The performance was captured on video by a concert-goer who shared the footage on Instagram. Check it out below!
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