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Performances and meetings at Rock in Rio festival

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Elton John is scheduled to perform at the Rock in Rio festival in Brazil, marking a return to the stage following his massive ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour. The 79-year-old singer had previously intended to retire from touring due to progressive vision loss and a desire to spend time with family. During the festival, Brazilian singer Jão performed a set at the Pavilhão Itaú to preview his upcoming album, ‘Memórias Póstumas’. Following his performance, Jão met with Elton John in his dressing room. The meeting occurred after a social media exchange where Elton John praised Jão’s piano cover of ‘Rocket Man’. The two reportedly discussed Jão’s career, discography, and touring in Latin America and Portugal. Elton John subsequently performed a concert lasting over two hours for approximately 100,000 spectators. To ensure the full program could be completed before potential rain, the performance was moved forward by 65 minutes. The 24-song setlist included hits such as ‘Tiny Dancer’, ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Candle in the Wind’, and ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’, concluding with ‘Your Song’. This appearance occurs three years after the conclusion of his farewell tour. Elton John stated he accepted the invitation because he had not performed at the festival during his farewell tour, noting he felt ‘a little guilty’ and wanted to thank the Brazilian public for their career-long support.

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