Elton John has teased the opportunity of new music, revealing throughout his Dec. 18 look on The Late Present with Stephen Colbert that his inventive drive stays as robust as ever.
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Reflecting on his latest initiatives and the time he’s taken since retiring from touring, Elton confirmed, “You can be getting some extra [music].”
“The juices have by no means dried up. They by no means wish to dry up as a result of I’m at all times seeking to create issues. It’s simply having the area now to do it at my very own time. After all there might be new Elton John music,” he added to cheers from the group.
Reflecting on his Apple Music present Rocket Hour, John spoke passionately about supporting rising artists like Chappell Roan. “After I first heard [her], I feel I used to be the primary particular person to play ‘Pink Pony Membership.’ I interviewed her, after which we grew to become associates. These younger artists have a lot power, they’re so good, and if I may help them in any manner get a foot on a ladder, I’ll.”
Brandi Carlile, Elton’s collaborator on the theme music for By no means Too Late, joined him through the interview. The 2 shared tales about their friendship and inventive course of, together with how Brandi’s heartfelt letter to Elton sparked their relationship.
Elton described their bond, saying, “I used to be doing a residency in Vegas on the time, so I requested her to come back to Vegas and I performed and sang on the report and as quickly as I noticed her, I grew to become associates together with her. It was like I’d identified her all my life.”
This revelation follows the discharge of By no means Too Late, the theme music for his Disney+ documentary of the identical title.
Elsewhere within the interview, Elton reminisced in regards to the artists who formed his profession. “Ray Charles touched my coronary heart. Little Richard touched my coronary heart. Elvis Presley modified my life with ‘Heartbreak Lodge.’ After I first heard that report, I knew I needed to do that.”
Watch Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s look on The Late Present with Stephen Colbert right here.
