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1 If It Wasn't For Bad
2 Eight Hundred Dollar Shoes
3 Hey Ahab
4 Gone To Shiloh
5 Jimmie Rodgers' Dream
6 There's No Tomorrow
7 Monkey Suit
8 The Best Part Of The Day
9 A Dream Come True
10 When Love Is Dying
11 I Should Have Sent Roses
12 Hearts Have Turned To Stone
13 Never Too Old (To Hold Somebody)
14 The Hands Of Angels

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2010 collaboration between Rock legends Elton John and Leon Russell. Produced by Oscar and multiple-Grammy award winning producer T-Bone Burnett, the Union was recorded live in the studio with Elton and Leon on dueling pianos. The album features a variety of musical genres from R & B, Soul, Gospel, Country, Pop and Rock. The album includes selections written by Elton and his lifelong lyricist Bernie Taupin, as well as the combined incomparable songwriting team encompassing Leon, Elton, Bernie and T Bone.

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(NEW YORK, NY) July 6, 2010 - Decca Records is pleased to announce the release of the highly anticipated collaboration between two musical legends, Elton John and Leon Russell with The Union available October 19 in the U.S. (To be released October 25 in the U.K. on Mercury Records.) This album marks the first time these iconic artists have worked together since 1970.

Produced by Oscar and multiple-Grammy winning producer T Bone Burnett, who took home numerous awards in 2009 for his production work on Raising Sand with Robert Plant and Alison Krause, The Union features songs written by John and his lifelong lyricist Bernie Taupin, as well as in combination with the extraordinary talents of Russell and Burnett.

Recorded live in the studio with John and Russell on dueling pianos, the album features a variety of musical genres from R&B, soul, gospel, country, pop and rock. Icons Neil Young and Brian Wilson provide guest vocals on the 16-track record along with legendary R&B organist Booker T. Jones, steel guitarist Robert Randolph and a 10-piece gospel choir.

Russell first met John in 1970 when he attended John's first ever U.S. show at the famous Troubadour in Los Angeles. The meeting heralded the beginning of a long friendship and a mutual appreciation between the two artists. "In the late '60s and early `70s, the one piano player and vocalist who influenced me more than anybody else was Leon Russell," John said. "He was my idol." The pair went on to tour together shortly thereafter at New York's Fillmore East and to this day have held such high admiration for each other's work.

After years of being out of touch, John listened to Russell's music while on safari in Africa last summer and was inspired to reconnect with his idol. "Elton called to ask if I would do a duet album with him,'" Russell said. "I'm very happy that he chose me to do this."

The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer Elton John has spanned more than three decades. He is the one of the top-selling solo artists of all time with 35 gold and 25 platinum albums and more than 250 million records sold worldwide. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences has awarded John multiple Grammys, including the Grammy Legend Award.

Russell has performed his gospel-infused southern boogie piano rock, blues and country music for over 50 years. This legendary and Grammy award winning musician and songwriter has topped music charts, led the famous Joe Cocker's `Mad Dogs & Englishmen' tour, performed with George Harrison and Friends at the Concert for Bangladesh and in 2006 was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Bare Bones International Film Festival.

The Union is a unique collaboration of two of the most talented artists in the music business. Combining forces and fusing diverse talents, John and Russell along with Burnett have produced an extraordinary album.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.25 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Decca
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 15134231
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2010
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 25, 2010
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Decca
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003TWP5JC
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
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Elton and Leon have cemented their position as two of the greatest songwriters of all time!
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Elton and Leon have cemented their position as two of the greatest songwriters of all time!
With well over a hundred reviews on 'The Union', I'll keep this one brief.The art of songwriting is perfectly displayed here in 'The Union'. I am happy that Elton John and Leon Russell did not follow the trend by Rod Stewart, Phil Collins and Neil Diamond releasing covers of songs that they loved from the 60's and 70's. Although I enjoy listening to these covers, I would have been much happier if they had worked on all new material.With this March 2010 production, Elton and Leon have cemented their position as two of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time - alongside Paul Simon and Bob Dylan! It's time that Leon Russell gets nominated in the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'!This CD stands out for the harmony of voices and fantastic piano magic by these two grandmasters - Elton John and Leon Russell. To quote an earlier review, 'The Union' should have been made 20 years ago!The Union is a must have for all lovers of great music.SEE MY PHOTOS IN CUSTOMER IMAGES - Preteen Elton at the piano will put a smile on your face! :)UPDATE: Leon Russell will be inducted into The 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH for "Music Excellence". :))
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