Country Artists Take on the Legendary Elton John on “Restoration”

Little Big Town to Chris Stapleton


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From Little Big Town to Don Henley, To Miranda Lambert & Brothers Osborne, all the big names in country music are there, taking on all the big hits or Elton John on Reimagine – celebrating the extraordinary catalogue and song-writing partnership of Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

Restoration will be released on April 6. The superstar line-up features artists both new and iconic reinterpreting the timeless songs of the over 50 year writing partnership that Elton and Bernie Taupin share.

These renditions and artists show the depth of the catalogue these two icons have created, which can easily cross musical genres and their unparalleled influence across popular music of all styles.
 
Restoration is available to pre-order here.
 
Restoration highlights countries biggest stars with thoughtful interpretations by Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash and Emmylou Harris, Miley Cyrus, Vince Gill and Don Henley, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Brothers Osborne, Chris Stapleton, Rhonda Vincent and Dolly Parton and Lee Ann Womack.
 
Also being released on April 6 is Revamp (EMI), an album featuring the hits reimagined by the best in pop, rock and urban.
 
“'It's always a huge compliment when an artist loves your song enough to take the time and effort to rework it,” adds Elton John. “As songwriters, Bernie and myself are thrilled when singers we admire and respect as much as those on Revamp & Restoration choose to add their own unique twist in the process. It means that our music is still relevant and ultimately that our songs continue to reach new audiences. We're humbled and thank them all for their generosity.”
 
“Because of our love of all kinds of music, we’re not stuck in one genre,” said Bernie Taupin. “From day one we borrowed from everything that’s good about American music – whether it’s blues, country, gospel, pop, pure rock – everything got thrown in the mix. I think that’s why our music over the years has been so varied. It would be tiring if you just got stuck in one niche your entire career, especially when it’s one as long as ours.”
 
The album art for Restoration was created by Bernie. The rustic musical instruments and flags from both nations is an extension of his mixed-media art that’s another form of expression. It symbolizes the role that U.S. culture and its native music has played as a driver in the John/Taupin canon.
 
“For me, there’s an irony about the American flag,” Taupin says. “It’s been battered and beaten and burned, but it’s resilient. It’s always come back. I incorporate it with other things, and lately I’ve done a lot of pieces with deconstructed guitars and other found materials: barbed wire, broken bottles, things that people identify with on an everyday level.  If it’s on the floor and it works, I’ll put it into the artwork. But it all goes hand in hand with my belief in America and my interest, I would say obsession, with Americana.”
 
Restoration Track listing

Rocket Man – Little Big Town

Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters – Maren Morris

Sacrifice – Don Henley and Vince Gill

Take Me To The Pilot – Brothers Osborne

My Father’s Gun – Miranda Lambert

I Want Love – Chris Stapleton

Honky Cat – Lee Ann Womack

Roy Rogers – Kacey Musgraves

Please – Rhonda Vincent and Dolly Parton

The Bitch Is Back – Miley Cyrus

Sad Songs (Say So Much) – Dierks Bentley

This Train Don’t Stop – Rosanne Cash and Emmylou Harris

Border Song – Willie Nelson

 
The calibre of names contributing to Revamp and Restoration is another reminder of Elton’s enduring popularity at a busy and prolific time for the superstar. Last month Elton announced his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour. Comprising of over 300 dates across five continents over three years, the tour kicks off in the US in September and marks the finale of 50 years on the road. The first 60 dates sold out immediately after going on general sale, confirming that the farewell tour will be some of, if not the, hottest gig tickets of the coming three years.
 
 
Restoration is available for pre-order:
https://UMA.lnk.to/Restoration

20 March 2018




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