Beyonce's epic climax to Glasto

Closing the show ... Beyonce lights up the Pyramid Stage

 

 

BEYONCE was always going to struggle to win over the rock purists in the audience.

And asking them to sing Happy Birthday to a bloke called Steve three songs in didn't help.
But the pop fans amongst the hordes of punters watching her Sunday night headline slot on the Pyramid Stage loved every minute.
U2 were good on Friday, Coldplay brilliant on Saturday and the Houston diva made her own piece of Glastonbury history closing the festival on Sunday.

A-list crowd ... Jay-Z and Gwyneth Paltrow

She opened with signature tune Crazy In Love to a shedload of fireworks as she danced energetically around the stage wearing a bum-skimming gold-sequinned jacket, black pants and stiletto boots.
The emotional star, the first female solo headliner at the Somerset event in a quarter of a century, then enthusiastically greeted the crowd.
She said: "I want you to know right now you are witnessing my dream.
"I always wanted to be a rock star and tonight we are all rock stars.

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"Forget about your troubles, I wanna make beautiful memories. Glastonbury are you ready?"
She then launched into Single Ladies which put a smile on faces of the 175,000 fans in the crowd - and not just because it looked like there were three Sideshow Bobs dancing on stage.

Awesome display ... Beyonce leaves fans pant-ing

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After a baffling appearance from genius Bristol rapper Tricky during Baby Boy and an odd tribute to Glastonbury's newly appointed most famous Steve, it was back to business.

Luscious legs ... Beyonce sizzles on stage

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New single Best Thing I Never Had and End Of Time were decent and her cover of Kings Of Leon's Sex On Fire sparked a massive sing-along, as she writhed across the floor on her knees.
Beyonce's famous pins got a bit of respite when she crawled on top of a piano to sing ballad 1+1.
A beautiful version of 2006 hit Irreplaceable followed, with Beyonce appearing close to tears.

Amazing pipes ... Beyonce's vocals are sheer class

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She told fans: "I've done a lot of things in my life but I've never performed to 175,000 people.
"This is unbelievable."
The curly-haired star gave a shout out to her former Destiny's Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams before launching into a stunning medley of their greatest hits.
She then did pal Lady GaGa proud with a thumping version of their smash hit Telephone while flexing her toned pins at speed.

High energy levels ... Beyonce jumps during performance

Her rendition of Eurythmics' Sweet Dreams, tagged on the end of her own song of the same name, made it feel a bit like watching the best wedding band in the world.

As for backing singers The Mamas? Michael Eavis will never forget their Papas.
Husband Jay-Z, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin who watched from the side of the stage must have been knackered.
You have to give her credit because her energy levels were incredible.
And a special mention for avoiding a wardrobe malfunction.
She said: "I need a moment to soak this in."
You can bet Michael Eavis did too...