Overview

• Elton John plays piano on the new single, with both artists describing the session as an easy fit born of a long friendship.
• Fender said the People Watching sessions left him with enough material for another album and he intends to start a new record.
• He reflected on enjoying the intimacy of smaller U.S. venues on his current tour, citing a 5,000-cap show at Chicago's Aragon Theatre.
• People Watching is shortlisted for the Mercury Prize, and Fender is scheduled to perform at tonight’s ceremony in his hometown of Newcastle.
• The People Watching tour continues with an Australia leg next month, extending promotion of the album and its forthcoming deluxe edition.