Elton John and Charlie Puth have released their new single After All.
The track is the latest song to be taken from the music legend’s forthcoming album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, featuring 16 collaborations recorded over the past 18 months.
Of the single, he says: “Charlie is an amazing musician; we just hit it off. He’s become a friend and a friend of the family. Our children love him and he loves them.
“Everyone we’ve worked with on ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ I’ve really gotten closer to them, it’s quite amazing.”
He continues: “With After All Charlie and I were in the studio, just the two of us. He’s got a little home set up with his keyboards, synths, and Pro Tools.
“I played electric piano and actually wrote the song all the way through and then Charlie wrote the lyrics pretty quickly. He’s incredibly quick, Charlie. We just had an amazing chemistry in the studio.’
Charlie adds: “As a songwriter, I have admired and looked up to Elton John my entire life. It is truly incredible how the melodies and chords seem to come to him instantly whenever he sits down at the piano.
“I got to witness that firsthand when we wrote this song together. He is world class and the true definition of a musical genius. Being a part of his musical journey is a dream come true.”
Both stars will appear during the Global Citizen Live event in Paris, France on Saturday, September 25.
They’ll also be going live on their TikTok channels at 7pm BST on Sunday to talk more about the collaboration.
‘The Lockdown Sessions’, out October 22, is available to pre-order on CD, vinyl and cassette.
