July 11th 2024.
Last night at The Killers' London concert, something special happened. In the midst of their performance, the band paused to play the final moments of England's game against the Netherlands. It was a truly unforgettable moment, one that many are now referring to as a "core memory."
Football fans in the audience were over the moon as Ollie Watkins scored the winning goal just before the whistle, reigniting the belief that "it's coming home." Despite concerns about the Euro 2024 semi-final clash, Brandon Flowers and the band did not disappoint. They paused the entire show and lit up the screen with the big game, allowing everyone to witness England's triumph and securing their spot in the finals.
As confetti burst from the stage and cheers erupted throughout the arena, The Killers launched into their hit song "Mr. Brightside," prompting even more celebration. Brandon and his bandmates, Dave Keuning, Ronnie Vannucci Jr., and Mark Stoermer, were praised by concert-goers who declared it a peak moment of British culture.
The unexpected clash between The Killers' concert and the Euro semi-final turned out to be pure euphoria. Fans celebrated together, united by the love for both music and football. And when the whistle blew and England had secured their victory, confetti burst from the stage, creating a magical moment that no one will ever forget.
The Killers themselves took to social media to share their excitement, writing "Tonight we played for England" after their London gig for their Rebel Diamonds tour. Videos of the moment showed fans cheering for the football and then going absolutely wild when the first chords of "Mr. Brightside" were struck. On social media, concert-goers couldn't stop talking about the epic moment and some even called for The Killers to be adopted by the UK.
Drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. even got in on the fun, taking to the stage in a Three Lions shirt. The band had been keeping track of the score and decided to show the winning moment during their performance. Fans couldn't contain their excitement, with one person sharing that it was possibly the most electric moment of their life.
It's no surprise that "Mr. Brightside" has become such a huge hit in the UK. The song is often played at parties and weddings, with jokes and memes about its prevalence in British culture, despite the band being American. In fact, the song holds two Guinness World Record titles, including the longest stay on the UK singles chart by a group at 416 weeks.
According to one concert-goer, frontman Brandon even joked about the audience being on their phones and asked if the score was still 1-1. He then added, "That's tight. Maybe we can relieve your anxiety." This was about 10 minutes before the whistle, with The Killers playing "Dustland Fairytale" during Watkins' goal before switching to the football.
Meanwhile, in Manchester, the Kings of Leon were also celebrating England's two-goal win at their concert at the Co-op Live arena. As they took their bows, the American group shared the final score on the screens behind them. Both bands' drummers were spotted wearing Three Lions t-shirts during their performances, and Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill teased, "I guess it's coming home."
The excitement and celebration didn't stop there. England will now face off against Spain on Sunday in Berlin for the Euros crown, and manager Gareth Southgate seems optimistic about their chances. In a motivational post-match chat, he said, "Well, we'll have to get the ball off them first," before adding, "We have as good a chance as they do."
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