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'THE BEST THING I'VE EVER DONE'

Elton John says his kids are his biggest achievement as he hints at retirement

The Rocket Man singer gushed over his brood on Good Morning Britain

PROUD papa Elton John gushed his kids were his biggest EVER achievement as he left fans guessing as to whether he will retire in favour of family life.

The pop legend has two children with hubby David Furnish and raved over little Zachary and Elijah after he headlined the iTunes Music Festival in London yesterday.

 Elton John said his two kids are his biggest life achievement
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Elton John said his two kids are his biggest life achievementCredit: PA:Press Association

After being quizzed about his top life moment he said: "Having kids, they are wonderful.

"They changed our lives and they are the best thing I've done."

Rocket Man singer Elton revealed he enjoyed blasting out his old hits back on stage yet fans shouldn't ex

Hinting he could be calling time on his extensive career he told ITV's Good Morning Britain: "I love playing.

"My records don't sell - people have enough Elton John records in their collection.

"I love making them but it's someone else's turn now."

 The Rocket Man singer dropped a huge hint he may retire
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 The Rocket Man singer dropped a huge hint he may retireCredit: AP:Associated Press
 He was speaking on today's Good Morning Britain
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He was speaking on today's Good Morning BritainCredit: Twitter

Yet he left a lingering hint of more concerts to come as he talked about his vocal talent.

He added to presenter Richard Arnold: "My voice is getting better as I get older.

"I'm 69 now and I'm, singing better than I've ever done."

 Elton said his voice is better than it has ever been
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Elton said his voice is better than it has ever beenCredit: AP:Associated Press

He is headlining the Apple brand's star studded music festival, which also features the likes of Robbie Williams and Britney Spears.

Talking of his co-performers on the bill he said: "There are all really good artists and great songwriters, proper artists and not top 10 crap artists.

"When I hear new music - and there is a lot of it around - it keeps me young and on my toes.

"I know all the great music, it's all in my head but when you hear something new and that is so great, it really does inspire me."


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