Elton John Gets Nostalgic In New Book About Farewell Tour That Promises to Be an ‘Epic Visual Journey’
Written by djfrosty on September 24, 2024
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Elton John is taking his final trip down the yellow brick road in a new book by the 77-year-old. Titled Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour, the Rocket Man himself is giving exclusive access to his record-breaking Farewell tour with never-before-seen photos and postcards from his life on the road.
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Each page spotlights key moments and memories from the almost five-year spanning tour, written by John himself. The collectable was officially released on Tuesday (Sept. 24), and already has eager fans snatching it up, earning a No. 1 bestseller badge on Amazon for portrait photography. As an added bonus, the book is on sale for up to 37% off marking it down to less than $50.
Before you hear from the Grammy winner, you’ll read a foreword by David Furnish, Elton’s husband and manager, giving you a new perspective and look at the star from someone close to him.
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Keep reading to learn about the book and where to buy Farewell Yellow Brick Road online.
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‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour’ by Elton John
Amazon, Target and Walmart are all offering discounts on the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper’s new book for as little as $35. Music lovers can not only display the vibrant book cover on coffee tables, but flip through 256 pages of John’s personal archive of posters and sketches.
The music book promises to be an “epic visual journey,” featuring vibrant photographs and key moments retold by the artist himself, including his life before superstardom and his musical inspirations. Specific performances from the tour will also be spotlighted throughout the photography book, in addition to a closer look at the artist’s wardrobe designed exclusively by Gucci, the set design and more official tour photography.
While John may be retired from touring, fans can still relive the magic of his shows through this collectable book as well as from Disney+’s Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium recording of his final performance from 2023.
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