- 2024-11-16
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MUSIC
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Elton John Teams Up with Brandi Carlile for New Song “Never Too Late” from New Film “Elton John: Never Too Late”
British singer-songwriter Elton John teamed up with American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile to release a new song “Never Too Late” on November 15, 2024.
The song is featured on the upcoming documentary film “Elton John: Never Too Late”, which is set to be released on December 13, 2024 via Disney+.
The film was directed by directed by R. J. Cutler and David Furnish and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.
This time, Elton John co-wrote the song with Brandi Carlile for the film. It is the different song from “Never Too Late” of the 2019 film “The Lion King” soundtrack.
The track was written by Andrew Watt, Bernie Taupin, Brandi Carlile. and Elton John. Produced by Andrew Watt.
Elton John said of the song, “When Brandi told me she was so inspired by the early cut of the documentary that she wanted us to to co-write a new song for it, I was thrilled. I've known for a long time how great she was but still, reading her lyrics and co-writing with her on the music was deeply moving. Especially given how personal it is to see, seeing my life on the screen, she just perfectly captured the essence of the documentary and why I stopped touring to spend more time with my family. I'm constantly astonished by her craft; she can channel my voice in a way only Bernie has managed to do before. I know Bernie helped guide Brandi on that. The standard of her musicianship, her songwriting, her passion for what she does are sensational. She truly is one of the greatest there is.”- Brandi Carlile said, “I found the early cut of the documentary that went on to become Elton John: Never Too Late so moving. It was really amazing to see historic footage of Elton and the trajectory of his life. But as fantastic and as beautiful as everything was that we were all witnessing as fans, his life was also pretty lonely and difficult at times. And I thought that the documentary illustrated a really important sentiment, because he might not have ever found his serenity and his peace, but he did find it, and he found it later in life. And it is never too late — too late to find the love of your life, or to start a family, or to change your mind about anything.”
- Brandi Carlile shared on social media, “It was a distinct honor to get to write this song with my dear friend Elton John for his new documentary 'Never Too Late'. I think everyone knows how I feel about this man. I would never have played a piano chord or written a word without my heroes Elton John and Bernie Taupin. This film documents Elton's unparalleled brilliance, bravery and resilience. It not only cements Elton's role as one of the most important and influential figures in rock and roll history, but it offers an insight into what an incredible husband and father he is, and the peace and serenity he found later in life. Congratulations to David Furnish for directing such a moving portrait of Elton's life.”
- source : Apple Music
