Sir Elton John celebrated his hallowed career when he made a surprise appearance at the New York Film Festival on October 1 for the premiere of his documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late. The 77-year-old legendary entertainer sat at the piano and sang the beloved track Tiny Dancer.
John was dressed in a stylish black and white suit and he wowed the crowd with his unexpected performance. Her husband David Furnish, who helped direct the film along with RJ Cutler, was also present in the happy scene. According to People, he gave a soft speech after his performance filled with gratitude and reflection on his illustrious music career that spanned decades.
In his speech, the Rocket Man singer first thanked music. Acknowledging that music has always been his reliable companion in life – in good times or difficult, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards his art, which has been “the most incredible inspiration” throughout.
Reminiscing about the time when he became popular, he recalled how everything was perfect in the beginning as people liked his songs and bought his records as expected. However, he explained, it was not until 1990 when he went into rehab and got sober that he realized what was missing: “humility, gratitude and faith.”
This was also the first time when the stage of his new life changed, where he tried to lay a more purposeful foundation. She said that true happiness came with her husband David and their children, which was a satisfaction that fame alone could never give. Finally, he said, “I’m 77 years old; I’ve done everything that has to be done.”
The documentary, which was first screened to the public at the Toronto International Film Festival, tells the story of his career and his last concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in November 2022. The plot as detailed by the official website depicts John’s life as a struggling artist battling various hardships: homelessness, violence and drug abuse.
The film also features his best work, his most forgotten hits of the 70s and some archival clips, including his live performance at the Troubadour Club in 1970, the writing process of Tiny Dancer and his final formal performance with John Lennon. Is included. , Elton John: Never Too Late is set to arrive on Disney+ on December 13th.
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