Song of the Day 6/26: Elton John, “Rocket Man” live at Glastonbury 2023

Sir Elton John closed this year’s Glastonbury music festival with what he billed as his final UK concert. He went out with a bang.

“Rocket Man” was his final song, and if his voice has declined since his hit-making heyday, his piano work was as energetic as ever. He extends the ending so long it seems like he’s reluctant to play his last notes, and then he turns it into a rollicking vamp to what seem to be a fireworks finale — and then he keeps going. When he finally concludes, his last words are “It’s gonna be a long, long time.”

John’s farewell Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tour will continue with a few last dates on the continent. His final show is booked for July 8 in Stockholm.