Elton John and Brandi Carlile Release Acclaimed Collaborative Album 'Who Believes in Angels?'
The 10-track album, blending themes of mortality, resilience, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, marks a creative milestone for both artists and is accompanied by high-profile promotional events.
- The album, released on April 4, 2025, was written and recorded in just 20 days in October 2023 at Sunset Sound Studio in Los Angeles.
- Elton John described the project as the 'freshest' album he has made since the 1970s, crediting Brandi Carlile's energy and perspective for revitalizing his creative process.
- The record features contributions from Bernie Taupin as lyricist, Andrew Watt as producer, and an all-star band including Chad Smith, Pino Palladino, and Josh Klinghoffer.
- The album's themes explore aging, mortality, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, with tracks like 'Swing for the Fences' and 'When This Old World Is Done With Me' receiving significant praise for their emotional depth.
- John and Carlile are promoting the release with appearances on Saturday Night Live (April 5) and a CBS concert special airing April 6, which will also stream on Paramount+.
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