MUSIC NEWS - Billboard Mag reports that Elton John and singer/songwriter Leon Russell are working together on a new album that will feature a number of legendary music guests that includes Neil Young, Booker T Jones, Jim Keltner and others. Bernie Taupin, long time Elton John collaborator is also involved, noted Taupin's official website, erniejtaupin.com.
"Basic tracks for Bernie and Elton's new album with Leon Russell have been recently completed and the gang is about to start vocals and overdubs immediately," said Taupin's site.
The report says "The trio has cut 15 songs ranging from Stones-like rockers, country-tinged ballads, gospel and even a Sinatra-like weepy similar to something torn from the grooves of 'In the Wee Small Hours' [1955 Frank Sinatra album]."
No word yet on a release date but stayed tuned to MNN, we're looking forward to this one !
"Basic tracks for Bernie and Elton's new album with Leon Russell have been recently completed and the gang is about to start vocals and overdubs immediately," said Taupin's site.
The report says "The trio has cut 15 songs ranging from Stones-like rockers, country-tinged ballads, gospel and even a Sinatra-like weepy similar to something torn from the grooves of 'In the Wee Small Hours' [1955 Frank Sinatra album]."
No word yet on a release date but stayed tuned to MNN, we're looking forward to this one !
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