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Sir Elton John received the National Humanities Medal from President Joe Biden Friday night during a concert on the White House South Lawn.

WASHINGTON (AP) — “God bless you, let’s have some music,” said Elton John.

Elton John last played the White House during a state dinner in 1998. He's in town for a performance as part of his farewell tour.

British music legend Elton John is finally calling it a career and retiring for good. However, before he finally does that, the music icon is currently on his farewell tour, and his latest stop was at the South Lawn of the White House.

"Im never flabbergasted, but Im flabbergasted," a visibly moved Elton John said.

Elton John is set to perform at the White House on Friday night as part of his farewell tour. John last performed at the White House in 1998.

It was crocodile rockin on the White House South Lawn. Elton John plays a concert for President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden.

WASHINGTON – “God bless you, let’s have some music,” said Elton John. With that, the White House South Lawn was transformed into a musical lovefest Friday night as John played a farewell gig to honor everyday “heroes” like teachers, nurses and AIDS activists. But as it turns out, the event was also to honor the […]

At the end of the show, Mr. Biden surprised John with the National Humanities Medal, for his songbook and his long legacy of advocacy.

Awarding the National Humanities Medal, the US president described Sir Elton as a "tidal wave" for all his charity work.