Guardian Music — The 63-year-old insists that he is not going to compete with the likes of JLS or Lady Gaga anymoreAfter a career spanning no less than seven UK No 1s – but now up against younger "divas" such as Lady Gaga – Elton John is calling time on writing t... more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonFar from the bitch being back, the interviews given by Elton John in advance of the opening night of the Electric Proms stressed a calmer, gentler Sir Reginald Dwight of Pinner. Managing to hold his famously waspish tongue, he seeme... more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonIt's 40 years since Elton John last played the Roundhouse. Then, he was supporting the Who. Now, in keeping with the BBC's Electric Proms' eclectic ethos, he's sharing the spotlight with new talent and an old idol.Very much the mas... more info

All About Jazz — "The Union" is an unusual thing: a duet for four male voices. This might seem like an impossible equation but most art takes shape on at least two levels—the obvious one driven by star personalities and the crucial substratum where producers, son... more info

The Telegraph — The Union's Elton John and Leon Russell is is a rich, lyrical stew. Rating: * * * * more info

Guardian Music — Elton's gospel-tinged team-up with pop legend Leon Russell is a credit to them both, says Alexis PetridisIt was easy to miss Leon Russell's cameo appearance on last Saturday's X Factor, dedicated to songs by the judges' musical heroes. For one thing,... more info

ContactMusic — Elton John was "too terrified" to listen to his own album after he recorded it.Despite the 'Rocket Man' singer recording 29 albums before 'The Union', he was... more info

USA Today Music — The pianists, songwriters and friends launch their tour in support of 'The Union' on Tuesday night in New York City. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — “The Union” is an unusual thing: a duet for four male voices. This might seem like an impossible equation but most art takes shape on at least two levels — the obvious one driven by star personalities and the crucial... more info

All About Jazz — By Nick Deriso Elton John's long and often dispiriting journey back to his 1970s muse led him to an early idol, Leon Russell. The result is "The Union," a sturdy new collaboration full of spiralling soul and timeless revelations about starting over.... more info