Elton John's Las Vegas run ends

Elton John's five-year run at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas has come to an end.

But after 241 shows on the Las Vegas Strip, the Rocket Man hinted he would return to the city.

"One day I might even see you in Vegas, OK? But until then, I love you," he said before ending his final show with Your Song and kissing an audience member's hand as he exited the stage.

Wearing a bright red shirt that matched his piano and a coat emblazoned with Las Vegas Pirates on its back and Captain Elton on its right sleeve, Elton rolled through his hits and reflected on his time at the Colosseum, a stage he famously shared with Celine Dion, Bette Midler and Cher.

"The ex-home of Celine Dion ... and now it's the ex-home of Elton John as well," the 62-year-old said.

He said later in the show that he'd like to see Celine play the venue again.

"Who are you going to get to fill in our shoes now?" he said. "You've got Bette Midler, you've got Cher. It's gonna be the Village People next."

Elton initially signed on for 75 shows over three years when his run began in February 2004, but casino officials say the deal was expanded because of demand.

"I really have enjoyed every single moment of this engagement," the five-time Grammy winner said after opening the show with Bennie And The Jets.

Many audience members seated close to the stage on Wednesday night gave the pop singer a standing ovation after each hit he played, including Candle In The Wind, Rocket Man and Tiny Dancer.