Elton John doesn`t want to write pop music
The `Sacrifice` singer said he has no desire to compete with today`s pop performers, and isn`t seeking for his songs to appear on music television.
He told GQ Magazine : "Look, I`m 63, I don`t want to be on VH1 or MTV. I`m not going to compete with JLS or Lady Gaga.
"I`m at that stage where I don`t think I can write pop music anymore.
"I can`t sit down and do a proper rock song. It was ok when I was 25 or 26, but not anymore. I like to do my little side-projects like Scissor Sisters and have fun, but I don`t think Elton John will be putting any pop singles out."
Sir Elton presently holds the record for the world`s best-selling single -a version of his song `Candle in the Wind` which was re-recorded with altered lyrics after the passing of Britain`s Princess Diana, and more than 33 million copies around the world in 1997.
Despite saying he can`t compete with today`s pop stars, Elton has confirmed he has recorded a duet with Lady Gaga, `Hello Hello` which will be featured in the film `Gnomeo and Juliet`.
Elton also hosted his annual Aids Foundation Winter Ball on 31.10.10, raising some £600,000 for charity.
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