"I never, ever expected to find fatherhood so joyous. John remains socially conscious - in recent months, he made headlines for challenging Russian President Vladimir Putin on homophobia and also joining the fight against climate change.īut whatever the state of the world, John, as he said in a recent interview, has found "an uplifting tail-end to my life." On The Open Chord, John delights in family life as he sings of "a new broom sweeping up the sins I no longer play" and clipping "the horns that the devil used to make me wear all day." The Rocket Man rocks out on Guilty Pleasure before assuming an inspirational feel on Tambourine and The Open Chord. John's piano guides Blue Wonderful, a steady-paced love song likely to appear at many a wedding, and the joy gradually builds as the album progresses. "I'm looking up more than I look down / The view's a whole lot better a second time around," sings John, as he observes, "Time is wasted looking back." The singer once famous for his flamboyance suggests on the new album that his life has turned a page. With more than 250 million albums sold, John is one of the most successful musicians in history.Īfter well-publicised struggles with addiction and eating disorders, the 68-year-old is the proud father of two sons and in 2014 married his longtime partner. On his latest album, Wonderful Crazy Night, which came out on Friday, the pop superstar is irrepressibly upbeat as he reunites with his old backup band and celebrates his life.Īnd why not. But Elton John is happy, and he wants to share. The world in 2016 faces the mysterious Zika virus and seething political anger.
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