Elton John can’t sit still: he’s now recorded an album with Brandi Carlile, who is she?

Elton John AND Brandi Carlile They apparently recorded a new album together, according to Elton’s old friend Pete Townshend of The Who in an interview published by Clashmusic.

Speaking about Elton John’s plans now that he has retired from touring, Townshend said: “He’s lost because he doesn’t know what to do. He just went to Los Angeles to make an album with Brandi Carlile, and they made an album together in two weeks. “He says it’s one of the best things they’ve ever done.”

Elton himself teased that he would be releasing a new album when he gave a speech for his eternal lyricist Bernie Taupin at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November last year, noting that the two recently completed an album that “will surprise the hell”. our.”

Representatives for Elton and Carlile declined or did not respond to media requests for comment, however They also did not deny the information.

Friendship with Belinda

While Townshend didn’t specify what role Carlile will have in the collaboration, it could be a joint album as artists or it’s even possible that she will take on the role of producer.

Carlile won three Grammy Awards for co-producing and co-writing Tanya Tucker’s comeback album, While I’m living, and produced Tucker’s next work this year. Additionally, she helmed Brandy Clark’s currently Grammy-nominated self-titled album, as well as albums by Lucius, Secret Sisters, and Tish Melton, along with Joni Mitchell’s recent live album.

While unexpected, such an album certainly wouldn’t be a total surprise: Elton and Carlile are friends and have performed together many times over the years: they have played Don’t let the sun go down on me at the Englishman’s last concert in the United States, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in November 2021.

They appeared (with many others) on their collaborative album Blocking sessions and they covered their songs multiple times, including a moving one The madman beyond the water on the Howard Stern show.

In his forthcoming autobiography, he says his first public performance was singing Elton’s 1972 hit, Honky Cat, in a talent show. The two even appeared in a joint interview in Pitchfork magazine, talking about their influences, two years ago.

Elton has been a serial collaborator throughout his careerwith literally hundreds of duets recorded, in concerts and award ceremonies.

His two most recent hits have been collaborations with younger artists on their classic songs, notably cold heart with Dua Lipa, and Little dancer with Britney Spears.

Who is Carlile?

Brandi Carlile is 42 years old and is an American pop, rock, alternative country, indie and folk singer and songwriter.

Before signing to a major label, he and his twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanseroth performed in Seattle clubs, which were recorded, edited and ultimately sold.

Carlile began attracting the attention of the music industry after Dave Matthews heard her band perform at the 2003 Sasquatch! Music festival. He signed with Columbia Records in late 2004 and the following year his debut album was released, which was number 1 on the Folk chart and 18 on the Rock chart.

Its growth in popularity was consolidated with the second album and the inclusion of several songs in the series. Grey’s Anatomy. He also toured with Maroon 5 and OneRepublic.

During the last decade he has consolidated his driving force with live and studio albums, such as Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony, Bear Creek and The Firewatcher’s Daughter AND By the way, I forgive you. In 2021 she was nominated for a Grammy.

Of her friendship with Elton John, Carlile told People in 2021: “I have a very intense admiration for him. I think we are in a position to be soul mates. Our friendship is incredible.”