Sir Elton John's fans hit back at Piers Morgan after the presenter asked if the pop superstar needed help with the words to his songs. He questioned whether the singer was using a lyrics sheet during his headline Glastonbury appearance on Sunday night.
The set went down a storm with music lovers at home and at Worthy Farm alike. And they were none too impressed with the nitpicking comment from Piers.
Elton, 76, was performing at the festival for the first time in his illustrious career spanning more than five decades. He belted out hit after hit on the Pyramid Stage, including Crocodile Rock, I'm Still Standing and Rocket Man.
Piers said on Twitter: "Is Elton having to read the words to all his own songs?". However he was quickly met with a furious response, the Mirror reports.
@alenadundas said: "Are you watching the same concert I’m watching?? Saw him live at the O2 a month ago, luckily only a few rows from the front. He performed effortlessly without any prompts or lines needed."
@Mark Coxx said: "He’s 76 and has recorded 464 songs Piers. He also has to play the piano whilst doing it. You’ll notice he’s not got any sheet music out for that. Maybe give the guy a break. He’s absolutely smashing it. World class musician. Get back in your corner."
@ParkLaneBlock40 pointed out: "Mate, you had to read the questions from a card on Life Stories" and @mowermanjimmy appealed for him to let people enjoy the show.
He said: "Can't you just let people enjoy the moment. He's better than anything else as Glastonbury this weekend, with the possible exception of Lewis Capaldi."
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@maggiemobbs1 added: "Really? After watching Elton perform at Glastonbury as the Headliner, that’s the best you can come up with? Shame."
Meanwhile @Go_SYH_In_A_Pig said: "It's called a set list and several bands of all ages and eras use one."
Piers doubled down on his comment after @Hammonda1 called his post the "Most ungracious and unwelcome tweet of the night" and said Elton "clearly isn’t reading the lyrics". Piers responded: "He clearly is, that’s my point".
