Elton Jhon with the band for the new album

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305399_89722740Elton John on Thursday introduced his first album in nearly three years, on which the pop legend reunites with longtime backup artists.

The 68-year-old English singer said that “Wonderful Crazy Night,” his 33rd studio album, will come out worldwide on February 5.

A first song from the album, “Looking Up,” shows John going back to the blues-rock sound characteristic of his early work, with the song driven by a heavy rhythm guitar.

The song — with a chorus in which John sings, “I m looking up more than I look down” — was released for fans who pre-order the album.

“Wonderful Crazy Night” marks a reunion with original drummer Nigel Olsson as well as with guitarist Davey Johnstone, who has been key to John s sound since 1971 and has also played with other stars including Meat Loaf and Rod Stewart.

John, who married his partner David Furnish last year, has also been one of the most outspoken famous celebs in advocating gay rights. He newly voiced his concerns on the treatment of gays in Russia in a conversation with President Vladimir Putin.


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