Some songs are for the moment, and some songs have lifetime value. “Swing For The Fences,” the new single from Elton John and Brandi Carlile, is both. A euphoric rock ‘n’ roll anthem with an audacious spirit, the track serves as a battle cry for dreamers, underdogs, and anyone brave enough to pursue their fate. It’s a song that doesn’t merely encourage, but it dares.
Set to appear on their forthcoming collaborative album “Who Believes In Angels?,” due April 4 on Island EMI Records, “Swing For The Fences” is not just a feel-good tune. It’s a declaration of resilience, a celebration of the courage to pursue the life you want unapologetically. And the song indeed does just that. Propelled by blazing piano chords, blistering guitar licks, and a driving rhythm section, “Swing For The Fences” throbs with unstoppable energy. Brandi’s powerhouse vocals mesh seamlessly with Elton’s singularity, that well-worn companying voice, on a song as classic and excitingly new.
The song, in Elton’s words, was a turning point in the creative journey of the album. When tracking “Swing For The Fences,” everything crystallized for him regarding where this record was going. It was a struggle to get to that place, but they felt it needed to step up. And when this song was put together, all the doubt disappeared.
That confidence pulses in every note, making it a joyous, courageous beacon. “Who Believes In Angels?” is a mission statement. Fusing ballads, rock, pop, Americana, and even psychedelic synths, it promises a color-swirled sound that respects both artists’ origins while charting new territory. With “Swing For The Fences,” Elton John And Brandi Carlile are making history And inspiring a whole new generation to swing for the fences, too.
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