Sir Elton John was “not in good shape” while making ‘Who Believes in Angels?’.
Sir Elton John recorded an album with Brandi Carlile
The 78-year-old music icon teamed up with Brandi Carlile to record their new album, but Elton has admitted to struggling with his health during the creative process.
The chart-topping star – who contracted a severe eye infection last year, which left him blind in his right eye and with “limited vision” in his left – said at a panel discussion in New York: “When you’re in a studio and trying to come to grips with the fact that you want to make a great record, you can’t always predict what’s going to happen.
“We went in with no songs … No plan. Just thought, ‘This is the meeting of the minds and the talent. Let’s get on with it.’ But unfortunately, I was not in great shape. I was tired. I was exhausted.”
Elton admitted that his health struggles led to “a lot of aggression and bad behaviour” from him.
He shared: “More than anything I had so much doubt about my ability to come through in what we needed to come through. And that led to a lot of aggression and bad behaviour.
“In a way, it was necessary for me to do that because I never had so much doubt and apprehension before I started the project.”
Elton previously revealed that he’s determined to remain optimistic, despite his health troubles.
The award-winning star confessed to feeling “miserable” at times. However, Elton also acknowledged that he’s been very “lucky” in his life.
The singer – who has been married to David Furnish since 2014 – told the Guardian newspaper: “I’m an optimist permanently.
“I’ve got bad eyesight at the moment. There have been days where I’ve been miserable, but then I think about how lucky I am.”
Elton remains hopeful that his eyesight will improve in the coming months and years.
The ‘Rocket Man’ hitmaker explained: “I’ve got a new respect for sight-impaired people and people who are totally blind, some of whom I’m in touch with. But to hell with it, I’ve got a great life, and hopefully my sight will improve.”
