Dressed in a shiny black suit and orange glasses, the 75-year-old sat down at the piano on the South Lawn of the White House. “I don’t even know what to say, what a blast…” John joked as he took to the stage to perform his 1970 hit ‘Your Song’. “I’ve played in nice places before, but this is probably the icing on the cake.”
About 2,000 people were invited to the event, including political activists, LGBTQ activists, teachers and others. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai and former tennis champion Billie Jean King were also in attendance, the White House said in a statement.
“Obviously, Elton John’s music changed our lives,” Biden said. The singer spoke about the importance of fighting HIV/AIDS and thanked the United States for its role in fighting the virus. According to the White House, the event on Friday was intended to celebrate the unifying power of music.
John, who was on a farewell marathon tour, thanked Biden for the invitation and also praised former US President George W. Bush.
At the end of the show, Biden surprised John by presenting him with the National Humanitarian Medal. “It never surprises me,” said a visibly moved Elton John. — But this time I confess: I am stunned.
Source: Hot News RO
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