This is john s second collaboration album, after 1993s duets. Deluxe cddvd edition includes bonus dvd that contains a making of directed by cameron crowe. Elton john was born reginald kenneth dwight on 25 march 1947 in pinner, middlesex, the eldest child of stanley dwight 19251991 and only child of sheila eileen nee harris. Cameron crowe has filmed the sessions for a documentary, creating too a moment of history as this is the first time that the genesis of. Elton john and elton 60 live at madison square garden see more elton dean. For the release of david fletchers biopic on john, rocketman, let us look back to this marvelous artists career in the 1970s. Their voices seperatly, the songs, and their voices together are all excellent.
The very interesting album titled the union created by elton john and leon russell was released in 2010. A look at the making of elton john and leon russells collaborative album, the. The union is the new album by elton john and leon russell, a collaboration inspired during a conversation elton had with elvis costello on the tv program spectacle where he detailed the profound influence the oklahoman had on his music in the early 70s. Released 18th october 2010 us and 25th october 2010 uk. Oct 05, 2010 the album is a collaboration between elton and leon russell, with songs by elton and bernie taupin. The union this collaboration between elton and leon russell, about whom elton has waxed poetic many times, captures the essence of good time piano rock and roll. Jones piano, vocals elton john, leon russell saxophone jim thompson, joseph sublett, thomas peterson trombone george bohanon, ira nepus, maurice spears. In fact, situations were reversed in 1970 when leon was established and elton was the opening act. Bernie taupin was born on may 22, 1950 in lincolnshire, england as bernard john taupin. Jan 27, 2012 the new hbo documentary film, the union, premieres on thursday, february 2nd at 9pm. Elton john leon russell the union 2010, cd discogs. Elton and russell, having come together for the union, have made an album that delivers as a confident enmeshing of their talents.
Elton john documentary to open tribeca film festival. A documentary on the band pearl jam that marks their 20th anniversary in the. What remains from the early years of elton johns career. Elton john and leon russell discuss creating and collaborating together on their studio album, the union. The union was released in october 2010, entering the billboard album charts at number three, and rolling stone named it one of the top five albums of the year. This chronicle of the making of john and russells 2010 universal album of the same name is also a. New york at the end of cameron crowes moving and eloquently simple documentary, the union, elton john sings youre never too old to hold somebody. John and bernie taupins songwriting had become more immediate and successful. Being mick jagger documentary elton john discussing madonna at white tie and tiara ball duration. Elton john, leon russell the union making of youtube.
Goodbye yellow brick road eltons seventh studio album is often cited as his most popular and successful record. Elton john 1947 present day totally timelines totally. Two rock legends come together on the union, and the union between the two is oh so great. Their relationship stretches back 40 years, to when russell attended. Eltons seventh studio album is often cited as his most popular and successful record. Set for release by universal in october, 2010, and produced by t bone burnett, the union marks the culmination of a mutual musical adoration that began in the late 1960s, ahead of elton s debut us performance in 1970 at the troubadour club in.
The opener and single from the union, elton and leon russells new album, is now available for download as of yesterday. Elton john leon russell the union airing in february 2012 on hbo. John is scheduled to play in albany march 1, 2019 during his final tour, dubbed farewell yellow brick road. The pair trade verses and solos while the supporting band adds depth to their songs, evoking the 1970s vibe for which elton is famous. The union is a 2011 documentary film by cameron crowe exploring the creative process of musician elton john and the making of the 2010 album the union. Aug 26, 2010 the opener and single from the union, elton and leon russells new album, is now available for download as of yesterday. It is also his highest charting studio album on the billboard 200. Autobiography biography comedy how i met your mother humor memoir.
Elton john audiobook download, free online audio books torrent. Oct 12, 2010 elton john discusses the new album the union. John, followed by a performance from that bestselling pop performer. This is johns second collaboration album, after 1993s duets. Cameron crowes tribute to the collaboration between musicians elton john and leon russell, who was johns mentor in the early 1970s, as they reunite after nearly. The documentary film tantrums and tiaras about elton johns life, was released. His first double album, it contains some of his most recognizable songs such as candle in the wind, bennie and the jets and saturdays alright for fighting. The union of elton john and leon russell goes public 1019. The new hbo documentary film, the union, premieres on thursday, february 2nd at 9pm. The union elton john and leon russell album wikipedia. Elton john documentary, directed by cameron crowe, will.
Elton and leon played 30 concerts together in the us and london starting on october 19, 2010, and ending with an appearance on saturday night live on april 2, 2011 on march 14 of that year, elton. Weve listened to the tracks a few times now and can definitely say that neil appears on gone to. Directed by cameron crowe, the film is a behind the scenes portrait of john s. Elton john was the biggest pop star of the 70s, grabbing headlines and generating hits throughout the world. Apr 17, 2011 after decades of playing to packed arenas all over the world, you would think that elton john would have gotten over preshow nerves by now. He has been married to heather lynn hodgins kidd since march 27, 2004. It was enough of a tease to whet the appetite for more but nothing suggested something like the union, a fullfledged duet album. If it wasnt for bad, the first track on the album, written by leon russell, features vocals by elton and leon russell, and an impressive cast of musicians including jim keltner on drums and booker t. Directed by cameron crowe, the film is a behindthescenes portrait of johns. This is the first studio release by john since 1979s victim of love without any of his regular band members. Elton john, leon russell plan album, tour ace ticket blog. Elton john and leon russell are two personal favorites of mine and i was really glad when i saw that they did an album together, and they even had a special guest on the song, gone to shiloh, in another one of my favorites, neil young. Eltons gospeltinged teamup with pop legend leon russell is a credit to them both, says alexis petridis.
Empty sky was followed by elton john, a more focused and realized record that deservedly became his first hit. Elton john documentary in stockholm, sweden at the grona lund amusement park july 8, 1971 duration. Elton john the union documentary in the hands of angels. Elton john and leon russell have a new album coming out next week titled the union.
Sir elton hercules john, cbe, is one of the most highly acclaimed and successful. An evening with elton john to stream on facebook watch on. On the inaugural episode of elvis costellos talk show spectacle in 2008, elton john who just happened to be a producer on the show rhapsodized at length about leon russell, hauling out a noteperfect impression of russells piano style and oklahoma drawl. Elton john has long acknowledged his love for leon. As it turned out, this was merely the first act in a remarkable career that kept him at the top of the charts for decades. The 10th annual tribeca film festival will open with the world premiere of the elton john documentary the union.
This project came about when elton was appearing on the sundance show spectacle and host elvis costello asked elton to name three cherished singersongwriters that he thought had been forgotten. Not so with the union, a sincere collaboration between elton john and an artist to whom he owes an avowed debt, leon russell. The union also shows how john has evolved, as an artist and a man. Sir elton hercules john ch cbe born reginald kenneth dwight. Cd album dvd pal all media deluxe edition digisleeve country. He charted a top 40 hit single every year between 1970 and 1996, a sign that he knew how to both change with the times, and mold the times to fit him. Elton john was not a favorite singer of mine,i bought this for my husband but,i listened toit and was so amazed that im getting a copy of my own.
Set for release by universal in october, 2010, and produced by t bone burnett, the union marks the culmination of a mutual musical adoration that began in the late 1960s, ahead of eltons debut us performance in 1970 at the. Download elton john mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Elton john and elton 60 live at madison square garden see more. Elton john, leon russell the union includes making of. The super deluxe edition also comes with exclusive concert footage from elton johns 1973 performance at the hammersmith odean in london, the. The union by elton john 602527504759 vinyl lp barnes. Mar 02, 2011 audiences at the tribeca film festival will be among the first to find out. A recent elton john interview event that took place at londons hammersmith.
Neil young makes a guest appearance, along with brian wilson and booker t. Find album release information for the union elton john, leon russell on allmusic. Aug 27, 2010 the union of elton john and leon russell goes public 1019 elton john and leon russell the union is the new album by elton john and leon russell, a collaboration inspired during a conversation elton had with elvis costello on the tv program spectacle where he detailed the profound influence the oklahoman had on his music in the early 70s. Today, the pair are also announcing two concert dates, starting october 19 at the beacon theater in new york. Cameron crowes tribute to the collaboration between musicians elton john and leon russell, who was john s mentor in the early 1970s, as they reunite after nearly. Produced by oscar and multiplegrammy award winning producer tbone burnett, the.
Baritone horn george bohanon bass don was drums jay bellerose, jim keltner guitar doyle bramhall ii keyboards keefus ciancia organ hammond b3 booker t. The union elton john, leon russell releases allmusic. That lyric is entirely appropriate for a film that is one warm, extended embrace from the music legend to his idol, leon russell. Elton john to reissue goodbye yellow brick road for 40th.
Jul 16, 2010 today we can exclusively reveal the fabulous annie leibovitz photograph for the front cover of the union, the new album by elton john and leon russell. The union is a collaboration studio album by singersongwriters elton john and leon russell, released on 19 october 2010 in the us and on 25 october in the uk. For the release of david fletchers biopic on john, rocketman, let us. The union is a 2011 documentary film by cameron crowe exploring the creative process of musician elton john and the making of the 2010 album the union synopsis. The album is a collaboration between elton and leon russell, with songs by elton and bernie taupin. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the bestselling music artists. Elton john documentary, directed by cameron crowe, will open.
He has worked with lyricist bernie taupin since 1967. But when the union, the cameron crowedirected film documenting the making of john and leon russells album, premiered at the 2011 tribeca film festival opening night in new york city on wednesday, the legendary artist admitted to feeling the butterflies. In november 2009, filmmaker cameron crowe began filming a behindthescenes look at the creation of the album the union, a collaboration between musicians elton john and leon russell, who hadnt spoken to one another in 38 years. Download the app to listen live wherever you are and connect with us like never before. Today we can exclusively reveal the fabulous annie leibovitz photograph for the front cover of the union, the new album by elton john and leon russell. He charted a top 40 hit single every year between 1970 and 1996, a. Its release precipitated by the success of 2010s highly touted elton john collaboration the union, capitols 2011 the best of leon russell is a necessary addition to russells catalog in a number of way. Audiences at the tribeca film festival will be among the first to find out. Cameron crowe has filmed the sessions for a documentary, creating too a moment of history as this is the first time that the genesis of elton s music has been recorded on film. Mar 08, 2011 the 10th annual tribeca film festival will open with the world premiere of the elton john documentary the union. Produced by oscar and multiplegrammy award winning producer tbone burnett, the union was recorded live in the studio with elton and leon on dueling pianos. Elton john, leon russell the union includes making of dvd. Elton john documentary to open tribeca film festival film.
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