Elton John has confirmed new music is on the way as he vows he’s “still gonna make records” after quitting touring.
The Candle In The Wind hitmaker appeared on US TV show ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ on Tuesday (December 17) night to promote his new documentary ‘Never Too Late’, and reflected upon his retirement from the live stage.
“It’s the most fantastic thing in the world,” beamed the singer-songwriter. “I ended on a high – my voice was great, the piano playing was great, the band was great.
“There are other things I want to do with my life that are more important than touring.”
However, he assured fans that he’ll continue to record and “have a musical future”, despite placing a greater focus on his family life.
“You will be getting some more [music],” the Tiny Dancer hitmaker added. “The juices have never dried up. They never want to dry up because I’m always looking to create things. It’s just having the space now to do it at my own time.”
“Of course there will be new Elton John music,” he concluded.
It was previously reported that the music legend was working on a “top secret” record after wrapping his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour, with his friend and collaborator, Bernie Taupin, revealing Elton’s 32nd studio LP is “done”.
Speaking at ‘The Other Songs Live’ in London back in May, he said: “Elton and I have an album coming out very soon, but I daren’t say anything about it because I’m under strict orders to keep schtum.
“It’s all done and recorded.”
