Sir Elton John treated fans to hit after hit at Glastonbury as he delivered a "special and emotional" performance in what could be his last ever show in the UK. But some fans spotted a surprising detail during his performance of Don't Go Breaking My Heart.
For the song, the star was joined by Japanese-British singer Rina Sawayama who was hailed by Sir Elton as "an extraordinary talent and amazing recording artist". The 76-year-old left his piano for the performance and some fans spotted that during the song he wrote in 1976, he was reading from an autocue.
Piers Morgan sparked a fierce reaction from fans after he accused the singer of reading lyrics. Author, poet and former Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen replied: "When you're in your 70s Piers, do try doing a gig without referring to the words of a song or two."
One Twitter user wrote: "He’s 76 and has recorded 464 songs Piers. He also has to play the piano whilst doing it. You’ll notice he’s not got any sheet music out for that. Maybe give the guy a break. He’s absolutely smashing it. World class musician. Get back in your corner."
It is not the first time he was been seen using an autocue. When he performed at a private part at the Hotel de Paris in Monaco for a rumoured £1 million fee n 2009 Sky News reported that a teleprompter was noticed in a flower arrangement.
The words to 'Your Song', which John released in 1970, were visible on the screen and a spokesperson for the star explained that the autocue was only used to remind John of the show's running order.
Sir Elton performed his first and last show at Worthy Farm, dressed in a gold suit for a two-hour set that included crowd pleasers such as Rocketman, Tiny Dancer, Your Song and I'm Still Standing.
The show was billed as his final UK gig before he retires from touring at the end of his Farwell Yellow Brick Road tour.
He also surprised the crowd with unexpected musical guests, putting paid to rumours of big names and famous collaborators. Read who they were here. He opened the show with Pinball Wizard, taking a seat at the piano as fireworks went off. After performing The Bitch Is Back, Sir Elton told the crowd: "I never thought I would ever play Glastonbury and here I am.
"It's a very special and emotional night for me because it might be my last show ever in England, so I had better play well and I had better entertain you, you've been standing there so long and I really appreciate all the outfits and everything."
He then launched into renditions of Benny And The Jets, Daniel, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues. After travelling the globe on his marathon tour over the past few years, Sir Elton said Glastonbury would be a "fitting way" to say goodbye to his British fans.
Sir Elton closed the show with Rocketman, the song that lent its name to his biopic, with Welsh actor Taron Egerton playing the singer. The singer bade farewell to the crowd, saying: "I want to thank you all for dressing up in your costumes, your glasses and your outfits, it makes me feel so happy and so loved.
"I also want to thank you for 52 years of amazing love and loyalty that you've shown me. It's been an incredible journey. I've had the best time, I will never forget you, you're in my head and my heart and my soul, you've been amazing. You've been an incredible crowd tonight. I wish you love and health and happiness."
