The rockers instantly launched into “Mr. Brightside” following the epic win
The Killers soundtracked England’s win in opposition to the Netherlands within the Euro 2024 semifinal with “Mr. Brightside.”
On Wednesday, whereas acting at O2 Enviornment in London, the band paused their present to show the ultimate moments of England’s 2 to 1 triumph on the large display (permitting the staff to advance to play Spain in Sunday’s remaining). Quickly after the ultimate whistle, white and crimson confetti shot into the sky and the Killers instantly celebrated the event by launching into “Mr. Brightside” — the hit 2000s monitor has loved the longest run on the U.Okay. singles chart, clocking in at 408 weeks, and can also be the U.Okay.’s third biggest-selling track of all time.
In a social media put up, the group posted a collection of pictures capturing the occasion alongside the caption: “Tonight we performed for England.”
In June, the Killers showed their appreciation for 2 of Manchester’s most cherished artists, taking part in a rendition of New Order’s “True Religion” and protecting the Stone Roses’ “Ten Storey Love Tune.” Throughout their tour of the U.Okay., the band has coated a number of musicians from the Kinks’ “Come Dancing” and a tease of U2’s “The Sweetest Factor” throughout their stops in Dublin.
Earlier than embarking on their European tour, the Killers headlined Governors Ball and paid tribute to a different 2000s hit with a cover of Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps.”
The Killers will kick off their Hot Fuss 25th anniversary shows at Las Vegas’ The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Aug. 14, with eight reveals at the moment slated all through that month.
