For as much as one progresses through life, if you’re lucky, you get to meet all these people and spend time with them and work with them. “I sat there with tears in my eyes in the audience going ‘what is this song,’ so I guess that that is why it jumped out at me to cover.”Ĭhris Martin: “It’s an honour to do it. “I saw him play it live and it knocked me over that there was this song out there that existed that I didn’t know about that would touch me and be so powerful.
It wasn’t until I saw Million Dollar Piano, which is the second incarnation of Elton’s show in Las Vegas. “It is a treasure in my eyes & was truly a joy to sing.”īrandon Flowers of The Killers : I wasn’t familiar with ‘Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters’. “I chose to sing ‘Daniel’ as there is something about that song that speaks to me and my family and friends. “It was an honour to celebrate him and Bernie with all the other wonderful artists. Sam Smith: “Not only am I completely in love with Elton’s music and have been ever since I can remember, he has also become an important figure in my life, and a beautiful friend.
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“I was six at the time, I remember my dad bringing me in and sitting me in front of the TV and being like this is really important – you have to watch this and you have to remember this.” “The first time I heard ‘Candle In The Wind’ would have been Diana’ s funeral. Some of the stars who took part in the record have come forward with why the piano man born Reggie Dwight made such a major impact on their musical lives.Įd Sheeran : “I think Elton has influenced most artists nowadays musically – he’s just a great songwriter. Revamp was released last Friday April 6 by EMI Music Australia. “This version of the song has a more soulful edge, Q-Tip did a great job.” “Elton’s such an icon, a legend, a trail blazer and he’s authentic and true to himself. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work on this. Lovato says: “‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ is such a classic, it’s just always been around me.
The first track lifted was ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ by Q- Tip and Demi Lovato, who gave it a Motown-inspired strut. The star studded tribute to Elton John, Revamp, was released last week and saw how the songs of John and lyricist Bernie Taupin could be adapted by hip hop/soul, rock and pop artists.