These photos rewind to that day when a dazzling rainbow of coloured raincoats and novelty sunglasses chased away the miserable weather – for a time anyway.
Revellers of all ages, and from all over the country, packed into Blackpool’s new arena. Sparkling in a sequin jacket and in fine voice, Sir Elton took revellers down a well trodden memory lane with all his classics. And he kept the hits coming for nearly two hours before being beaten by atrocious weather, abandoning the stage for safety reasons.
And fans remembered his pledge to return. As he left the stage, the megastar singer pledged: “I’ll make it up to you and I’ll come back again.” But he hasn’t done...
1. Elton John at the headlands
It was the concert of a lifetime for Blackpool's Elton John fans when he entertained in June 2012. But the weather wasn't good. Sir Elton kept the hits coming for almost two hours but in the end he had to abandon stage as the winds threatened safety Photo: Bill Johnson
2. Elton John at the Headlands
Denise Brown (left) and friends sporting their rain gear ahead of the concert Photo: Bill Johnson
4. Elton John at the Headlands
Star struck Pamela Weaver, Carol Kaye, Anne Webster and Mandy Butcher Photo: Bill Johnson
5. Elton John at the Headlands
Fans braved unseasonable conditions to watch the concert - can you spot yourself? Photo: Bill Johnson
6. Elton John at the Headlands
Cellist performing live at the Headlands with Elton John Photo: Bill Johnson