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Elton John reveals he wept for 45 minutes in the recording studio after fearing he 'doesn't have much time left' as the music legend marks his 78th birthday


The music legend, who celebrates his 78th birthday on Tuesday (March 25) shared that he had a moment of realisation about his own mortality while working on the track.

The music legend, who celebrates his 78th birthday on Tuesday (March 25) shared that he had a moment of realisation about his own mortality while working on the track, and began to fear he 'doesn't have much time left.' In breathtakingly awkward scenes from his documentary, the pop legend is seen slamming his headphones down and tearing up a piece of sheet music as he tells aghast onlookers: 'I'm going home' as he brands the session a 'f***ing nightmare.' Speaking to Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2, the star admitted he began the writing process in a 'very dark place of doubt' and wasn't feeling his best.

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