Last night’s star-studded Grammy Awards took New York City—and social media—by storm. “Music’s biggest night” lived up to its title with incredible performances from the top artists in the industry, including a few duets that paired up musicians we’d normally never expect to share a stage.
Like Elton John and Miley Cyrus, for example! One of the night’s most memorable performances was a duet from that duo of John’s classic “Tiny Dancer.” Watch the whole performance below.
John doesn’t need anyone else on stage to bring the house down. But, like he did with Ed Sheeran in 2013, he clearly has no problem teaming up with other talented artists for special Grammy performances. He began last night’s performance playing the piano and singing “Tiny Dancer'” solo. Then, John, 70, announced Cyrus, 25, who joined him on stage for the second verse of the legendary piano ballad.
Cyrus added her country twang to the iconic lyrics, leaning on John’s grand piano as the duo harmonized through the rest of the tune together.
After the last note, the crowd inside Madison Square Garden erupted in cheers and applause. John and Cyrus embraced and took a bow together to a standing ovation. Viewers watching from home seemed equally impressed with the duet, especially Cyrus’s vocals.
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Stage Sparkle
The outfits worn by both performers were almost as impressive as their vocals. Cyrus looked like a modern princess, wearing a stunning red ball gown by Zac Posen. Even more eye catching was John’s embellished tux featuring starbursts of sequins. In fact, red sequins spelled out Elton on the jacket. He also accessorized with a strand of pearls and signature bedazzled sunglasses.
If you watched the performance you may have also noticed the single white rose lying on John’s piano. The rose was a sign of support for the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements. Other Grammy Awards attendees also wore white roses to show their solidarity.
The one and only Elton John performing #TinyDancer at the #Grammys2018 #TimesUp white rose on the piano. What an icon! pic.twitter.com/8n9QjjKXeL
— Barbara Malmet (@B52Malmet) January 29, 2018
Although John announced his upcoming retirement last week, he also announced the dates for his 3-year, 300-show farewell tour. Will you be getting tickets to one of John’s final concerts?