Elton John reflects on his remarkable career at New York Film Festival Elton John celebrates illustrious career with surprise performance and documentary Sir Elton John, 77, made a surprise appearance at the New York Film Festival on October 1, performing at the U.S. premiere of the documentary Elton John: Never Too Late .
The singer-songwriter was accompanied by his husband, David Furnish, who co-directed the film with R.J. Cutler.
John took the stage, singing Tiny Dancer while playing the piano, and later delivered a heartfelt speech about his remarkable life and career. "There's always been music through the good times and bad times. I've always relied on music to pull me through.
Even when I was in my darkest times, I still played music, I still recorded music, so I have to say thank you to music for being the most incredible inspiration to me throughout my whole life." He reflected on his early success, saying, "When I first became successful in those first five years, it was wonderful. It was all I wanted.
I wanted people to love the songs, buy the records." However, John noted that his life changed dramatically after getting sober in 1990. "I began to understand what was missing from my life: humility, gratitude, and faith.
I had to build a foundation. Yes, music is wonderful. Fame is wonderful.
But it didn't satisfy me. Something was missing." John credited finding true happiness with his husband, David Furnish, and their children.
"I've never felt happiness like I ha.
