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Gary Barlow’s first solo album in 14 years will feature Elton John duet
Tuesday, September 24 2013 |
The X Factor judge wrote the track before recording it with Elton in New York in August 2013.
As if there wasn’t already enough excitement about Gary Barlow’s first solo album in 14 years, we can reveal that it will include a serious VIP guest appearance. In the form of Elton John. The buddies have duetted on a track Gary penned earlier in 2013, which will appear on his new album coming out on November 25, 2013.
The X Factor judge flew out to a New York studio to record the tune with Elton in August 2013. It will now appear on the follow-up to the Take That star’s 1999 album "Twelve Months, Eleven Days."
A well-placed industry insider said: “Gary and Elton had a really good time recording the track together. Their voices really complement each other. Now Gary and his label team are busy fine-tuning details on the album between now and the beginning of October, before his X Factor judging duties really kick in with the live shows. The track’s production isn’t quite finished yet, but everyone’s really excited about the vocals.”
Elton and Gary have been friends for years and the union has long been on the cards. The pop legends have been very vocal about their mutual appreciation. In 2012 while presenting Gary with the prestigious Music Industry Trust Award, Elton described him as a “national treasure”. He also said on stage, “If you were gay, I’d marry you.”
Meanwhile Gary reckons that he owes his entire musical career to the Tiny Dancer hitmaker. Paying homage to Elton he gushed: “I started to play the piano because of one person, Elton John. When your music is that good and you’re that talented, the world is going to love you.”
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