It was supposed to be a night all about Elton John — the legend announcing his grand farewell tour. But in true Elton fashion, he turned the spotlight away from himself and onto another icon: Neil Diamond.
In the middle of the announcement, Elton’s voice softened. “I want to say something… I love him, and I can’t thank him enough for what he’s done for me,” he told the audience, his eyes glistening under the stage lights. The room fell silent, sensing this was more than just casual praise — this was a moment decades in the making.
Elton went on to recall how, at the very start of his career, Neil had introduced him to a Los Angeles audience at the legendary Troubadour club — not for fame, not for credit, but simply because he believed in the music. That act of generosity would become one of the pivotal moments in Elton’s rise to global superstardom.
The tribute came at a time when both men were closing chapters in their touring lives — Neil stepping back due to health challenges, Elton preparing for one last run before devoting more time to his family.
By the end of the speech, the audience was on its feet, applauding not just the music, but the friendship, respect, and history shared between two of the greatest names in music.
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