Revisit Elton John's Most Iconic Career Moments in First-Look Photos from New Documentary (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

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Elton Johnis looking back on a storied career filled with high highs and low lows.

The legendary singer-songwriter’s new documentaryElton John: Never Too Lateis set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, Sept. 6 — and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at photos both modern and archival from the film.

From his famous 1974 show at Madison Square Garden to his final play at Dodger Stadium in 2022, the documentary follows the “Tiny Dancer” singer, 77, as he reflects on the early days of his decades-long career while preparing to play his final North American show.

01of 10Applause ApplauseThe MachineJohn and his band receive a standing ovation after their final tour performance at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022.

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Applause Applause

John and his band receive a standing ovation after their final tour performance at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022.

02of 10Family TimeThe MachineJohn takes a break from recording music in Toronto to FaceTime with his sons Zachary, 13, and Eljiah, 11, back home in London.

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Family Time

John takes a break from recording music in Toronto to FaceTime with his sons Zachary, 13, and Eljiah, 11, back home in London.

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Lennon’s Last Live Show

Sam Emerson

04of 10Resting UpSam EmersonJohn relaxes backstage after his historic 1974 concert at Madison Square Garden.

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Resting Up

John relaxes backstage after his historic 1974 concert at Madison Square Garden.

05of 10KickstartSam EmersonJohn hammers away at the piano using his feet as he wears one of his classic ’70s jumpsuits.

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Kickstart

John hammers away at the piano using his feet as he wears one of his classic ’70s jumpsuits.

06of 10Gucci GangThe MachineJohn records his hit 2022 song “Hold Me Closer,” which featuresBritney Spears, at a Toronto recording studio with music producer Andrew Watt.

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Gucci Gang

John records his hit 2022 song “Hold Me Closer,” which featuresBritney Spears, at a Toronto recording studio with music producer Andrew Watt.

07of 10Waiting GameSam EmersonLennon and John wait anxiously backstage before performing together at Madison Square Garden in front of a sold-out crowd in 1974.

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Waiting Game

Lennon and John wait anxiously backstage before performing together at Madison Square Garden in front of a sold-out crowd in 1974.

08of 10LaidbackSam EmersonJohn flies on his private Boeing 720 airplane known as “The Starship” during his 1974 tour.

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Laidback

John flies on his private Boeing 720 airplane known as “The Starship” during his 1974 tour.

09of 10Windows on the WorldRon PownallJohn sits down for a 1976 interview withRolling Stone, during which he reveals for the first time that he is bisexual.

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Windows on the World

Ron Pownall

John sits down for a 1976 interview withRolling Stone, during which he reveals for the first time that he is bisexual.

10of 10All SmilesThe MachineJohn takes a moment to enjoy his final concert tour performance at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022.

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All Smiles

John takes a moment to enjoy his final concert tour performance at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022.

source: people.com