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Sir Elton John reveals he 'broke down' thinking about death while making new album

Sir Elton John is known for emotional ballads – but even he was caught off-guard by the resonance of his latest new creation.  The 78-year-old star is releasing a new album with fellow icon Brandi Carlile, but in doing so found himself thinking about his own mortality, prompting a 45-minute cry while in the studio.  Speaking about the track, When This Old World Is Done with Me, Sir Elton spoke about how he was forced to reflect on his relationsh…

Elton John 'Broke Down' While Making New Album as He Reflected on His Mortality: 'How Much Time Have I Got Left?'

John and Brandi Carlile are gearing up to release their new collaborative project, 'Who Believes in Angels?'James Veysey/Shutterstock  Elton John in May 2019Making a new album with Brandi Carlile was an emotional experience for Elton John.In a new interview alongside Carlile on Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett's SmartLess podcast, the 78-year-old "Rocket Man" singer spoke about the emotional process of making their upcoming album, Who B…

Elton John has revealed a new song in which he reflects on his own mortality. The song will be part of Who Believes In Angels?, his next collaborative album together with American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile. Released on April 4, the album will include collaborations with Andrew Watt and Bernie Taupin, John’s lifelong songmate. In addition, he will feature the released singles, ‘Never Too Late’, nominated for Oscar 2025, and the LGBTQ+ anth…

Sir Elton John ‘broke down for 45 minutes’ during new recording as 'mortality' fears mount: ‘How much time have I got?’

The song will be released in April, as part of their new collaborative album

Elton John is 'grateful' for birthday wishes despite 'breaking down in tears'

Elton John has told fans that he was left feeling “grateful” on his 78th birthday, despite previously “breaking down in tears” over his mortality. Sir Elton has taken another trip around the sun as he celebrated his 78th birthday. The music legend recently recounted how he “broke down for 45 minutes” while recording a song on his upcoming album, Who Believes In Angels? – a collaboration with musician Brandi Carlile. He told the SmartLess podcast…