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Sam Fender Releases Elton John-Backed 'Talk To You' After Mercury Prize Win, Announces 'People Watching' Deluxe for Dec. 5

Fender says the track emerged from British Grove sessions, signaling fresh material to follow from his backlog.

Overview

  • The new single features Elton John on piano and was recorded during the People Watching era, with production by Marcus Dravs.
  • The deluxe edition arrives December 5 via Capitol Records and adds eight extra tracks across vinyl and CD.
  • The extras include four songs from the Record Store Day EP Me And The Dog plus newly unveiled tracks Fortuna’s Wheel and The Treadmill.
  • Olivia Dean features on Rein Me In, joining Talk To You on the expanded tracklist.
  • Fender won the 2025 Mercury Prize in Newcastle for People Watching, earning judges’ praise and a £25,000 award as he continues an international tour that includes intimate US dates.