Oct 19, 2010 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. Oct 04, 2010 elton john and leon russell discuss creating and collaborating together on their studio album, the union. 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. It was enough of a tease to whet the appetite for more but nothing suggested something like the union, a fullfledged duet. Oct 20, 2010 elton john and leon russell reunite on the union the venerable musicians recently collaborated on a new album. More elton john albums diamonds deluxe goodbye yellow brick road 40th anniversary. Elton john, leon russell the union making of youtube. Elton john and leon russell the union part 2 gone to.
Elton john and leon russell reunite on the union the venerable musicians recently collaborated on a new album. The bitch is back, and this time hes matched with singersongwriter leon russell and producer tbone burnett. Elton john was never bashful about his strong affinity for leon russells work. The pair trade verses and solos while the supporting band adds depth to their songs. 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. Oct 20, 2015 elton johns long and often dispiriting journey back to his 1970s muse led him to an early idol, leon russell. Both emerged in the early 70s, that fertile period nurtured by woodstock the year before, and the. The union elton john and leon russell album wikipedia. Elton john leon russell the union airing in february 2012 on hbo. Shop and buy elton johnleon russell the union sheet music. Elton john and leon russell discuss creating and collaborating together on their studio album, the union.
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. I want to see his smile when he sees his name on the charts again. This is john s second collaboration album, after 1993s duets. Leon had already written one song with bernie called i should have sent roses. Oct 19, 2010 for sir elton john, it was leon russell, and, like eric clapton did with his idol b. This is the first studio release by john since 1979s victim of love without any of his regular band members. The result was the union, a sturdy, t bone burnettproduced collaboration full of spiralling soul and timeless revelations about starting over. It was enough of a tease to whet the appetite for more but nothing suggested something like the union, a fullfledged duet album. Oct 19, 2010 leon russell once worked with a young unknown named elton john. Elton john leon russell the union releases discogs.
Elton johnleon russell the union by leon russell softcover. Elton john you may be familiar with, but the chances are leon russell has slipped your mind. Elton john and leon russell the union part 2 gone to shiloh this song is about the civil war. The song was recorded by elton john and leon russell on their grammy nominated. Leon russell once worked with a young unknown named elton john. 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.
Produced by oscar and multiplegrammy award winning. Gone to shiloh is a cut off of the cd the union a collaboration released on the decca label. Elton john leon russell the union 2010, cd discogs. King, the two piano men have made a record together and a. Elton johns long and often dispiriting journey back to his 1970s muse led him to an early idol, leon russell. Leon and i wrote a couple of songs together, so in that period of time we had ten songs written before we convened in january of 2010. Apr 17, 2020 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. King, the two piano men have made a record together and a fantastic one at that. Produced by oscar and multiplegrammy award winning producer tbone burnett, the. 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. Download elton john and leon russell the union 2010 flac. Not so with the union, a sincere collaboration between elton john and an artist to whom he owes an avowed debt. Surely, its a revival for leon russell, who has spent decades in the wilderness, but its not a stretch to say the union revitalizes elton john just as much as it does his idol. This is the first studio release by john since 1979s victim of love without any of his.
Leon russell and elton john, reunited the new york times. Oct 20, 2010 the impetus for the collaboration between elton john and leon russell on the union comes from a pure artistic place, one devoid of commercial considerations beyond making a few bucks for one of. 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. Download elton john and leon russell the union 2010 flac torrent or any other torrent from lossless category. The impetus for the collaboration between elton john and leon russell on the union comes from a pure artistic place, one devoid of commercial considerations beyond making a few bucks for one of. 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. One of his biggest early fans, elton john, said russell was a mentor and an inspiration.
But he wears elegance especially well in the union, his new, album. The union by elton john, leon russell 602527504735. Elton john has long acknowledged his love for leon. The album, produced by tbone burnett, features a mix of blues, country and rock, with guest appearances from booker t, brian wilson, neil young and more. Russell was a significant journeyman of the 1960s and early 70s dr john confused with father. 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 is johns second collaboration album, after 1993s duets. 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. Download elton john and leon russell the union 2010. If so, it will be my next realplayer download selection.
The last two paragraphs to that interview brought tears to my eyes. Two rock legends come together on the union, and the union between the two is oh so great. Russell was a significant journeyman of the 1960s and early 70s. The union elton john to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed. The pair trade verses and solos while the supporting band adds depth to their songs, evoking the 1970s vibe for which elton is famous.
In fact, situations were reversed in 1970 when leon was established and elton was the opening act. Elton john brings leon russell back to center stage the boot. Elton john leon russell, the union mercury the independent. The union is a unique collaboration of two of the most talented artists in the music business. Arriving on october 19, 2010, the album refurbished johns tattered legacy even as it restores the legend. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. They recorded their album the union in 2010, which earned them a grammy nomination. For sir elton john, it was leon russell, and, like eric clapton did with his idol b. Leon russell was an american musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling pop music. Elton john and leon russell, the union elton john has done reverence and irreverence, decadence and schmaltz.
April 2, 1942 november, 2016 was an american musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling pop music records during his 60year career. John has sought him out for a reunion that includes an album and a tour. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Telecharger elton john and leon russell the union multi. 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. The album is a collaboration between elton and leon russell, with songs by elton and bernie taupin. Hij sloot een onwaarschijnlijke vriendschap met rapper eminem, stond zanger robbie williams bij in diens afrekening met drugs en nam een.
Russell is slightly the elder, at 68 to johns 63, and within the age difference of two brothers. Elton johns th record sees the legendary artist working with respected american singersongwriter leon russell. Battle of shiloh, gone to shiloh, elton john, leon russell, neil young. 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 inducted leon into the. Sep 06, 2012 elton john and leon russell the union part 2 gone to shiloh this song is about the civil war. Elton john and leon russell are not so unlikely musical colleagues. Combining forces and fusing diverse talents, john and russell along with t. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Elton john and leon russell the union part 2 gone to shiloh. Oct 27, 2010 download elton john and leon russell the union 2010 flac torrent or any other torrent from lossless category. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. His genres included pop, country, rock, folk, gospel, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk rock, blues rock, surf, standards, and tulsa sound.
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