The Union: Elton John/ Leon Russell (Mercury)
YOU can’t keep a good old rock superstar down and with Elton John it seems the ideas just keep coming.
On this collaboration with legendary pianist/songwriter/producer and all-round clever clogs Leon Russell, Elton has joined up with old writing partner Bernie Taupin and vocalists Neil Young and Beach Boy Brian Wilson to produce a duelling pianos extravaganza that takes in everything from r’n’b to country and soul to rock.
By turns rollicking and tender it fits perfectly into Elton’s catalogue and goes to show there is still a place for quality.
Verdict: 3/5