“This is one of the best recordings I’ve made”Elton John said about his new album lockdown session
More than 35 years after the single was released in 1985, “That’s What Friends Are For”, Elton John And Stevie Wonder got together ” finish line “, John’s upcoming LP last single of lockdown session.
Music legends – who had already collaborated on “I Guess Why They Call It the Blues” (with Wonder on Harmonica) – also recruited the choir. Sunday service by Kanye West and the Producer Andrew Watt For this single Joe is the first “real” duet between Jon and Wonder.
Listen to “Finish Line”:
“I couldn’t be more proud of ‘Finish Line’ – I’d even go as far as to say it’s one of the best recordings I’ve made”John said in a statement.
“Stevie’s voice is as good as it was when I first heard him – it looks like he’s 17 again, he sings with pure joy and amazing enthusiasm. Andrew Watts on production Incredible work. It was a magical process. I’ve always enjoyed working with Stevie, and I’m glad that after fifty years of friendship, we can finally make a true couple. He’s always been so nice and good to me. Has been gentle, and his talent is so obvious it gets ridiculous. When we hear what he does vocally on ‘Finnish Line,’ we tell ourselves there’s a real talent out there.”
Surprise added: “It is both a pleasure and an honor for Elton to sing, play piano and harmonica. He is truly one of the great minds of music, life, friendship and love that I have encountered in this journey of life! Elton, who Anyone who will hear your voice singing “Finish Line” will hear and feel your wisdom, your pain, your soul, your love, but also your resilience… I love it! You and our music, our friendship, our Congrats to the song (…) forever and ever! Long live Sir Elton John!”
lockdown session reached up 22 October (via Mercury Records). The LP includes collaborations with Dua Lipa (“Cold Heart”), Eddie Vedder, Stevie Nicks, Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Charlie Puth and many more.
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