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Elton Johnis reflecting on his Broadway flop.

John explained that he thinks American audiences weren’t ready to engage withTammy Fayedue to its critical political messaging.

“It was too political for America.

Elton John and Andrew Watt attend the press conference during Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party

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They don’t really get irony.”

Elsewhere in theTimesinterview, John said he hopes to record a contemporary pop album in the near future.

“I liked theDua Lipathing.

Elton John and Chappell Roan perform onstage at Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 02, 2025 in West Hollywood, California.

Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Messner in ‘Tammy Faye’.Polk and Co.

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However, the “Crocodile Rock” legend lamented the current state of the pop charts.

“‘Pink Pony Club’ by Chappell Roan went to No.

Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge! (2001)

1 recently and I played it in 2023.

‘A Bar Song’ by Shaboozey spent 19 weeks at No.

I don’t like it at all, to be honest.”

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Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Messner in ‘Tammy Faye’.Polk and Co.