Elton John rocks fans in Weybridge (From Wimbledon Guardian)

Elton John rocks fans in Weybridge

5:22pm Monday 14th July 2008 in News By Louise Robertson

Elton John wowed the crowds with two performances in Weybridge at the weekend.

He was there on Friday and Sunday evening, performing old favourites such as Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Saturday Night's Alright.

An estimated 15,000 flocked to Mercedes Benz World to take in the open-air concert, braving the heavy rain on Friday.

"It was an absolutely amazing night, incredible," said Weybridge resident Anita Whiting.

"When I heard he was coming to Weybridge I snapped up tickets straight away and I'm so glad I did. It was worth every penny."

"The atmosphere was incredible and everybody was bopping. It's a fantastic place for a concert, it was so intimate and the crowds were buzzing."

“The atmosphere was incredible and everybody was bopping. It’s a fantastic place for a concert, it was so intimate and the crowds were buzzing.“

Anita Whiting.

After finishing his set on Sunday, Elton returned for an encore and played three more songs including Your Song, which he dedicated to the audience in recognition of their support.

He then signed autographs for people at the front of the stage before leaving in style in a helicopter. Concert-goers stayed late to party at a disco, in a marquee, provided at the back of the arena.

The concert was held in a specially constructed arena on the Merecdes test track, launching them as a major concert venue.

Elton, who has sold more than 250m albums worldwide during his four decade career, was supported by ex-Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman. Sugababes and McFly co-headlined on the Saturday.