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Elton John records album with 'musical hero' Leon Russell

Sir Elton is putting the finishing touches to an LP recorded with the long-haired, big-bearded country-rock legendElton John is putting the finishing touches to his new album, recorded with 70s country-rock star Leon Russell. Sir Elton and longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin have written 15 tracks, ranging from "Stones-like rockers" to a "Sinatra-like weepy".According to Taupin's website, Russell "has always been one of Elton's musical heroes and influences when it comes to piano styling"...

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03:33 on March 4 2010

Elton John And Leon Russell Album Goes Vocal

Undercover, Australia — The basic tracks for the upcoming album for Elton John and Leon Russell have been laid down in Los Angeles and the dynamic duo has now started putting down the vocals. more info

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11:25 on March 5 2010

Elton John records album with 'musical hero' Leon Russell

Guardian Music — Sir Elton is putting the finishing touches to an LP recorded with the long-haired, big-bearded country-rock legendElton John is putting the finishing touches to his new a... more info

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02:32 on March 6 2010

Elton John recording album with Leon Russell

Reuters — NEW YORK (Billboard) - In an unexpected pairing, Elton John and Leon Russell are recording an album together in Los Angeles with producer T Bone Burnett. Both performers ... more info

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