I care passionately about my songs

Elton John refuses to sell rights to his songs

Los Angeles| Musician Elton John has turned down “head-spinning” offers to offload his back catalogue.

Deciding against following the likes of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen by handing over the rights to some of his biggest hits, the 75-year-old singer says he doesn’t need the money and still “cares passionately” about his songs.

“He cares passionately about his songs, the whole notion of giving up control over that very important part of his life is something he doesn’t want to entertain, at the moment,” Elton’s husband, David Furnish, said.

“Unless you really, genuinely needed the money, why would you get out now? Effectively you are getting out of the game when you sell your publishing. That would be a shame because we’re having so much fun celebrating his catalogue and the opportunities new media offers.”

But the couple haven’t ruled out following ABBA and sending an Elton hologram out on stage.