Elton John Reveals Vision Loss Led to New Songwriting Approach for Upcoming 'Happy' Album
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Karen Bliss
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Summary
Elton John announced at the Glenn Gould Prize gala in Toronto that his upcoming album is unlike any he's created before, describing it as "so happy." The 79-year-old musician revealed that vision loss from a 2024 eye infection forced him to change his songwriting approach, as he could no longer read lyrics in his traditional way. Despite this challenge, he expressed optimism about the new direction of his music.
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It's so happy
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