Description
elton john is one of the most successful artists ever, fact proven by the impressive sum of 250 million
of records sold over 4 decades of career, and by the grammy legend award with which was awarded in 1999. in 2008, Elton John made one of the bravest calls of his musical career. during a break in a safari in Africa, he breathed deep and called nashville to talk to one of his always idols and a legend of the rock n roll universe: leon russell. the following conversation led them to a much more courageous adventure than a safari.
leon russell now takes a career of over 50 years, being known for his timeless work and the ability to avoid fashions and capture the moment as no one. He has led the tops, won grammys, worked with joe cocker and george harrison, and remains inspiring and influential as ever. of the call of elton john arose the invitation to an album in duet, and so was born ?the union?. The album ended up being recorded live in the studio, with elton john and leon russell sharing voice and piano, and features a variety of musical genres such as R&B, soul, gospel, country, pop and
rock along 14 tracks. among the guests, we have the icons neil young and brian wilson, the organist booker t. jones, the guitarist robert randolph and a gospel choir of 10 elements. The production was held by t doll bunnett, winner of numerous awards, among them the grammy in 2009 by ?raising sand? with robert plant and alison krause. with this unique combination of forces and fusion of various talents, elton john and leon russell produced an extraordinary album.
Artist
Note: Please use the entry Elton John & Bernie Taupin when credited together [NB Only do this when no other writer is involved in which case you must credit them separately].
English singer-songwriter, composer and pianist, born March 25, 1947, Pinner, Middlesex.
Elton John has been one of the dominant forces in rock and popular music, especially during the 1970s. He has sold over 200 million records, making him one of the most successful artists of all time. He has more than 50 Top 40 hits including seven consecutive No. 1 U.S. albums, 59 Top 40 singles, 16 Top 10, four No. 2 hits, and nine No. 1 hits. He has won five Grammy awards and two Academy Award. His success has had a profound impact on popular music and has contributed to the continued popularity of the piano in rock and roll.
Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 (as performer).
Tracks
1
If It Wasn't For Bad
03:42
2
Eight Hundred Dollar Shoes
03:22
3
Hey Ahab
05:39
4
Gone To Shiloh
04:50
5
Jimmie Rodgers' Dream
03:42
6
There's No Tomorrow
03:45
7
Monkey Suit
04:46
8
The Best Part Of The Day
04:45
9
A Dream Come True
05:06
10
When Love Is Dying
04:50
11
I Should Have Sent Roses
05:20
12
Hearts Have Turned To Stone
03:46
13
Never Too Old (To Hold Somebody)
04:57
14
In The Hands Of Angels
04:43
Releases
Formats
CD, CDr, Vinyl, File
Labels
Mercury, Decca, Decca , Verve Records
Countries
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Russian Federation, South Africa, United States of America, Europe, UK & Europe
