Elton John told his millions of fans on Saturday night that they would remain in his "head, heart and soul", concluding his marathon farewell tour in Stockholm with one of his biggest hits - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
The 76-year-old singer has won five Grammy awards in a spectacular career spanning 50 years and nearly 4,600 performances worldwide.
"It's been my lifeblood to play for you guys, and you've been absolutely magnificent," he told the audience at Sweden's Tele2 Arena.
The BBC reports Elton John paid an emotional tribute to his current band and crew, some of whom have been touring with him for many years.
He kicked off his show with Bennie and the Jets, and went on to perform many other hits, including Philadelphia Freedom, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man and Candle in the Wind.
His Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour began in North America in 2018, and this was his second night performing in Stockholm.
The tour spanned the globe - he played to more than six million fans, and one of the highlights was his headline slot at the Glastonbury Festival last month.
That concert drew one of the biggest crowds in the festival's history and a British TV audience of millions.
His gig in Stockholm included a video message from Coldplay, who were performing in the Swedish city of Gothenburg at the same time.
The band's Chris Martin told Elton: "From all the bands and artists you've helped and inspired, we love you so much.
"We are so grateful for everything you've done for the Aids Foundation, anytime you've been kind to anybody," he said.
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