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Farewell yellow brick road : memories of my life on tour  Cover Image Book Book

Farewell yellow brick road : memories of my life on tour / Elton John ; foreword by David Furnish.

John, Elton, (author.). Furnish, David, (writer of foreword.).

Summary:

In this lavish retrospective authored by the icon himself, Elton John shares his fondest memories, most unforgettable moments, and previously untold stories from his record-breaking final tour. Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a full-color celebration of Elton John's record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour -- from the first show in Allentown, PA in 2018, to the final show in Stockholm in 2023. Featured concerts include Elton's dazzling performances at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium in November 2022, the finale of which streamed live on Disney+. Fans will be treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into every aspect of these spectacular shows, including Elton's legendary touring wardrobe by Gucci, the set design, official tour photography, and more. On this epic visual journey, Elton reaches back in time to reflect on key moments from his life on the road and to reminisce about the beginning of his career. Readers also get a rare glimpse at Elton's personal archive of posters, sketches, and never-before-seen photographs and postcards. A poignant foreword by David Furnish, Elton's husband and manager, as well as the tour's creative director, rounds out this incredible insider's look. Join Elton on his remarkable, career-affirming farewell. -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781368099165
  • ISBN: 1368099165
  • Physical Description: viii, 241 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Hyperion Avenue, 2024.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Tour stop: Allentown, Pennsylvania -- Tour stop: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- Tour stop: New York, New York -- Tour stop: Dallas, Texas -- Tour stop: Los Angeles, California -- Tour stop: Vienna, Austria -- Tour flashback: A British rocker in Russia -- Tour stop: Verona, Italy -- Tour stop: Hove, England -- Concert flashback: Playing for Watford -- Tour stop: Las Vegas, Nevada -- Tour stop: San Francisco, California -- Tour stop: Sydney, Australia -- Tour flashback: Big in Japan -- Tour stop: Auckland, New Zealand -- Tour stop: Sydney, Australia -- The big tour pause -- Tour stop: New Orleans, Louisiana -- Tour stop: Greensboro, North Carolina -- Tour stop: Liverpool, England -- Concert flashback: Remembering Live Aid -- Tour stop: Toronto, Canada -- Tour stop: Atlanta, Georgia -- Tour stop: Washington, DC -- Tour stop: Los Angeles, California -- Concert flashback: The final hurrah at Glastonbury.
Subject: John, Elton.
John, Elton > Personal archives.
Rock musicians > England > Biography.
Singers.
Composers.
Lyricists.
Pianists.
Concert tours.
Genre: Informational works.
Illustrated works.
Photobooks.
Autobiographies.

Available copies

  • 13 of 20 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Keller Public.

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  • 0 current holds with 20 total copies.
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