Ed Sheeran talks about friendship with Elton John: ‘Call me every morning’

British singer Ed Sheeran, 30, told about his friendship with singer Elton John, 74. In an interview, the artist said that they usually make phone calls every day and that the artist has been present at several important moments in his life.

“I think people think I’m exaggerating and lying when I say he calls every day,” Sheeran told presenter Zane Lowe. “He calls me every morning. Even if it’s for 10 seconds, every morning he calls.”

The singer explains that in early 2021, John helped him with the loss of his friend and music producer Michael Gudinski, who died on March 1, aged 68. “When Michael passed away, he called me the next day to check on me, and I really wasn’t well,” he continued. “And then from that point on, he’s literally calling me every day.”

Sheeran claims that his daughter Lyra Antarctica, 1, from her relationship with Cherry Seaborn, also participates in the morning calls. “I’m going to feed Lyra porridge in the morning, get a call from Elton, and it’s ‘Lyra, say hi to Elton,'” he said. “It’s become an everyday thing and there aren’t many people in my life like that and I really appreciate it.”

As recently as October 24th, the artist announced that he had contracted the Covid-19 virus, less than a week before the release of his new album. “A quick note to tell you that I have unfortunately tested positive for covid and that I am therefore in isolation now and following government guidelines,” he posted on his Instagram account.

“This means that for now I am unable to fulfill my commitments face-to-face and will do all the planned interviews and performances I can from home,” added the 30-year-old singer, who lives in Suffolk, east of England.

Her new album, titled “=”, went on sale on Friday, October 29th. Because of this, the musician had several concerts and interviews scheduled. Ed Sheeran performed Oct. 17 in London during the Eartshot Climate Awards ceremony hosted by Prince William. The singer took a break after the birth of his daughter, in the summer of 2020.