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"People started to leave. I was terrified": The story of Elton John's favourite Elton John album and the calamitous stadium show that followed

Gold even before its release, Captain Fantastic And The BrownDirt Cowboy was worth the hard work. But the album markedthe end of Elton John’s imperial period – and his band

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Sir Elton John scores 10th number one album with Brandi Carlile collaboration

The singer said he has been ‘blown away by the response’ to Who Believes In Angels?.

Evening Standard

“How daring to have a long intro before he’s even singing. It’s like psychedelic Mozart”: With The Rose Of Laura Nyro, Elton John and Brandi Carlile are paying tribute to both a 'forgotten' songwriter and the lost art of the long song intro

“No one starts an album like that anymore!” says Carlile

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Sir Elton John set to earn 10th UK number one album with Who Believes In Angels?

He has already had 10 number ones in the UK singles chart.

Evening Standard

Elton John and Brandi Carlile deliver outsized, old-school fun on Who Believes in Angels?

4/5 The Rocket Man and his longtime friend Carlile, along with familiar faces Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt, recreate the playfulness and sense of fun of some of John’s Seventies gems

The Independent UK

Sir Elton John has been thinking about how much he 'doesn't want to die'

Sir Elton John has been thinking about how much he "doesn't want to die" because he wants to be around for his husband and children forever.

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Sir Elton John feared it was 'inhumane' to record album with Brandi Carlile amid global crisis

Sir Elton John feared that it was "inhumane" to be recording an album with Brandi Carlile at an uncertain time for the world.

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Elton John and Brandi Carlile dazzle audience at star-studded London Palladium show

Stars including Ronnie Wood, Lily James and Sam Fender were spotted cheering on the legendary artist as he celebrated his new album with Carlile and their host, Dan Levy, at the special event

The Independent UK

"Stupid song. But our producer said, ‘It’s a hit.’ And he was right!”: How a famous singer had a No.1 in the ’80s with a song she hated

“There isn’t a city built on rock’n’roll!” she admits

MusicRadar

Elton John admits he was in 'very, very dark place' during tearful meltdown while recording album

The pop icon, 77, was filmed sobbing, tearing up sheet music, and snapping at his collaborators while recording his new album

Evening Standard

‘He smashed his iPad and headphones. My lyrics got torn up’: inside Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s explosive duets album

Retire quietly? The idea filled John with horror. Instead, he and Carlile made his best album in decades. They talk tantrums, mortality – and being tactful with Trump

The Guardian - UK

Elton John’s new studio album revealed to be collaboration with Brandi Carlile

The duo will play at the London Palladium on March 26 ahead of the album’s release.

Evening Standard

New CBS special Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs debuts tonight

Hear straight from artists like Billie Eilish, Finneas, Alicia Keys and more about how their most famous songs came to life

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Mike Batt 'used to wish' he had Sir Elton John's voice

Mike Batt “used to wish” he had a voice like Sir Elton John but he is "quite pleased" with how he sounds now.

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“He thought that he wouldn’t have the ideas, but they were absolutely there": Here’s the songwriting advice that Elton John gave to Chappell Roan

The up-and-coming superstar is just one of today’s artists that have been helped by one of music’s true greats

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Bernie Taupin brands his and Sir Elton John’s work during singer’s addiction years ‘not the best’

Opening up about the impact of his writing partner’s addictions on their work, lyricist Bernie Taupin has branded the work he and Sir Elton John did when the singer was in the depths of his drug use “not the best”.

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“The lyrics come from articles about near-death experiences. They all follow a similar thread… they read like a metaphor for discovering true meaning and purpose”: Stuckfish’s fourth album contains a collection of firsts

Inspired by hold music, movie scenes, Sarah Bernhardt, Carry On Wayward Son and more, the Northumberland-based proggers have a new line-up and a new energy to go with their new music

Evening Standard

Bernie Taupin praises fourth wife for career ‘renaissance’ over last decade

The British lyricist is best-known for his long-time collaboration with Sir Elton John.

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The Independent UK

RAYE scoops top prize at Ivors while Bruce Springsteen receives lifetime honour

Rapper Dave, songwriter Bernie Taupin and grime legend Skepta among other artists to take home major awards

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Metallica’s James Hetfield has been “writing lots of music” this year

Papa Het claims he’s been composing and “playing guitar pretty much every day” since Metallica’s last tour

The Guardian - UK

Joni Mitchell follows Neil Young in returning her music to Spotify

Mitchell originally acted in solidarity with Young’s protest over the spread of vaccine misinformation on the platform, which he has now ended

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Elton John's Gershwin Prize Tribute Lineup Announced With Surprises

Elton John's Gershwin Prize tribute lineup includes Metallica, Brandi Carlile, and more. Event to air on PBS April 8.

Evening Standard

Good news of the week: From Adele's European homecoming to Kingussie Kong captured

Alison Hammond's new hosting gig, a makeover for Regent Street, and Sir Elton's award are among the feel-good news stories of the week.

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