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That'll go breaking hearts! Sir Elton John, 68, is 'planning to phase out his career over the next few years'

Published: 13:02 EST, 3 February 2016 | Updated: 13:02 EST, 3 February 2016

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He is one of the most iconic singer/songwriters.

But fans of Sir Elton John shouldn't take his pop presence for granted - especially as he's planning to 'phase out' his career over the next few years, he revealed on Wednesday.

Speaking to Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2, the 68-year-old singer said he'll reduce his workload to avoid missing out on watching his children, Zachary and Elijah, grow up.

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Not standing for too long! Sir Elton John is planning to 'phase out' his career over the next few years, he revealed on Wednesday

'It's all about the kids now, everything is worked out around half term and when they're going to be in school, when they're out of school, and they are the most important things in my life. They take preference over everything,' he said.

'Obviously I work but the work will get less and less and I'll spend more time with my children growing up. And that's what I want to do, I'll gradually phase things out in a few years.'

However, the Your Song hit-maker is adamant the quiet phase won't last 'forever' and is only essential while his children, whom he has with his husband David Furnish, are in school.

Family ties: The chart-topper is planning to spend more time with his two sons, so he doesn't miss their youth

Frank: Speaking to Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2, the 68-year-old also hinted that he's working on a musical

He explained: 'It's not forever but I want to see my kids grow up. I go all over the world. I just don't want to tour so much. At the moment, it's just about when the boys are out of school and how much we can spend with them.'

But Elton's hiatus won't be happening just yet as he already has plans to work on two top-secret musicals.

Adding more details, he said, 'I'm working on a musical but I can't tell you about that yet and then I'm working on another musical after.'

Loved-up: Elton and his partner, David Furnish, are both fathers to Zachary, five, and Elijah, three

In the moment: Sir Elton - real name Reg Dwight - is one of the world's best-selling stars

Not that this is is only incumbent project. Last month he confirmed he was working on Lady Gaga's fourth studio album, which is due out later this year.

It comes after he slammed her Artpop record as a disappointment. 'It was not a good album and I think she would admit that,' Elton dissed during and interview with Zane Lowe on Beats 1.

'I've heard two songs [for the new album], which are killer. They're just great songs. It's like back to the early stuff of hers - like You and I and Bad Romance.'

Still busy: Last month he confirmed he was working on Lady Gaga's fourth studio album

He'll be back! The Your Song hit-maker is adamant the quiet phase won't last 'forever' and is only essential while his children, whom he has with his husband David Furnish, are in school