Ohio State University and University of Iowa's marching bands took the field at Ohio Stadium on Saturday for an Elton John themed halftime show. 

The two bands played tribute to the rocket man during their halftime performance during Saturday's football game where they played seven of John's most popular hits. 

The bands played "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," "Crocodile Rock," "Tiny Dancer" and "I'm Still Standing."

Ohio State University football stadium

Ohio State University and University of Iowa's marching bands played an Elton John themed halftime show where they played some of the singers biggest hits like "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "I'm Still Standing." (Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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John took to social media to thank the bands for their tribute. 

"Thank you, @tbdbitl and @hawkeyeband! What an incredible dedication with so much creativity!" the singer wrote. 

Elton John performs

Elton John took to social media to thank the bands for their tribute performance.  (Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Harlequin)

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This performance also marked the first time in almost 30 years that the Ohio State University band played a combined halftime show with another school.