The legendary singer made the revelation in an interview with Robin Roberts that aired on Good Morning America on Monday.
The main focus of the interview was a brand new Disney+ documentary in regards to the singer that chronicles his five-decade-plus profession, titled Elton John: Never Too Late.
After Robin requested Elton in regards to the newest on releasing a brand new album, the singer revealed his well being replace.
“I do not know,” he mentioned in regards to the standing of the brand new file. “It has been some time since I’ve accomplished something. I simply should get off my bottom. I sadly misplaced my eyesight in my proper eye in July as a result of I had an an infection within the south of France. It has been 4 months now since I have not been in a position to see, and my left eye shouldn’t be the best. There’s hope and encouragement that will probably be OK, however I am type of caught in the mean time,” he mentioned.
Elton famous he may do a sit-down interview however would not know if he may go into the studio and file music.
“I am unable to see a lyric, for a begin,” he mentioned, noting he and his staff try to raised his eyesight, which stays his focus. “In the mean time, that is actually what we’re concentrating on. It is by no means lucky for something like this to occur. It type of flawed me. I am unable to see something, I am unable to learn something, [and] I am unable to watch something.”
Whereas it appears Elton is not sure of the longer term for each his eyesight and the potential of a brand new album in the mean time, it is clear he is staying constructive.
“I am so fortunate. I am the luckiest man on this planet. I am so pleased with the documentary, I am pleased with my sons, [and] I am pleased with my angle towards myself and what is going on on. I am simply very fortunate, and I’m very grateful.”
Elton John: By no means Too Late, which David directed, premieres Dec. 13 on Disney+. You’ll be able to watch his full interview with Good Morning America somewhat after the 23-minute mark beneath:
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