Check Out the New “Anthem for Young Children” and “Shake on the Fences” by Elton John and Brandi Carlile

Elton John and Brandy Carlisle Release New Single

Elton John and Brandy Carlisle have unveiled the final single from their forthcoming album, an uplifting LGBTQ+ anthem titled “Swing For the Fences.” Check it out below.

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Details of the Upcoming Album

This track, shared today (March 5), serves as the last preview of the duo’s anticipated joint album, “Who Believes in the Angels?”. The album was announced last month, with the title track serving as its lead single.

“Swing for the Fences” offers another glimpse of what fans can expect from the album, showcasing the same joyous Rock-N-Roll charm synonymous with both Carlisle and Sir Elton. It conveys a powerful message regarding the expansion of rights and opportunities for the LGBTQIA community.

“Swing for the Fences was a little gem that I brought to the studio: I am a gay woman, Elton is a gay man, and we both have families, and our dreams have come true,” Carlisle explained. “I thought it would be wonderful to write an anthem for young people, encouraging them to embrace a bold, beautiful, and fabulous life. Just go for it! Don’t let anything hold you back!”

Sir Elton added, “When we recorded ‘Swing for the Fences,’ it crystallized the moment when we realized we had an album. It was challenging to reach this point, but we knew we had to rise to the occasion, and there was an overwhelming sense of joy and euphoria. After our initial struggles, all the uncertainty faded away as this song came together. It just sounded fantastic.”

Upcoming Projects and Collaborations

Check it out below.

“Who Believes in the Angels?” is set for release on April 4 via Island EMI and features collaborations with Andrew Watt and longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin.

This album follows the legendary artist’s 2021 release, “The Lockdown Sessions,” and includes a song nominated for the 2025 Academy Award, created specifically for a Disney+ documentary. Visit here to pre-order it.

On this LP, they are joined by iconic musicians, including Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pino Palladino (Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan, and David Gilmour), and Josh Klinghoffer.

Writing and recording sessions took place over three weeks in October 2023, during which Sir Elton allowed cameras to document the entire creative process. This has been compiled into a new film, the trailer for which is available below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFGNR9QAHD0

To celebrate the upcoming album, Carlisle and Sir Elton have announced a special one-off show at the London Palladium. Scheduled for March 26, tickets will be available exclusively to those who pre-order the album.

In other news last month, it was revealed that the hitmaker broke his iPad and told Carlisle to “stay distracted” while working on his album, subsequently praising the knee cup as “extraordinary.”