Elton John on Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan — and 'One of the Joys of My Life': Brandi Carlile

The 'Never Too Late' icon, in conversation with his country star collaborator, reveals he only looks forward (though dueting with John Lennon 'was a bitch')

ROYAL HE John at his final concert tour performance at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022. Inset: John and Brandi Carlile at MusiCares Persons of the Year in 2023. (This Machine; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/Photo illustration by The Ankler)

Rob LeDonne writes Notable and recently interviewed Maren Morris and Kris Bowers about the musi…