Elton John and Stevie Wonder have teamed up for their latest single Finish Line.
The track is the latest to be lifted from the Rocket Man hitmaker’s forthcoming LP ‘The Lockdown Sessions’, due October 22.
Speaking of the collaboration Elton says: “I couldn’t be more proud of Finish Line – I’d go as far as to say it’s one of the best records I’ve ever made.
“Stevie’s voice is as good as I can ever remember hearing him – he sounds like a 17-year-old again, he’s singing with a sheer joy and exuberance in his vocals. Andrew Watt has done an unbelievable job on the production.
“It was a magical process. I’ve always loved collaborating with Stevie, and I’m delighted that after fifty years of friendship we finally get to do a full blown duet. He has always been so kind and sweet to me, and his talent is beyond ridiculous.
“When you listen to what he does vocally and instrumentally on Finish Line you think, this is a true genius here.”
Stevie added: “It is both a joy and honour to sing, play piano and harmonica for Elton! He has truly been one of the great spirits of music, life, friendship and love, who I’ve met on this life journey!
“True artistry and music like love equals a forever commitment lasting many lifetimes. And Elton, anyone who hears your voice singing Finish Line, will hear and feel your wisdom, your pain, your soul, your love, but also your resilience….. I love it!
“Congratulations to you and our forever and never, never-ending music, friendship, life-song! Long live Sir Elton John!”
The track comes one week after Elton released his Charlie Puth collaboration After All.
‘The Lockdown Sessions’, out October 22, is available to pre-order on CD, vinyl and cassette.
