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Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé and more cover Elton John tracks for album re-issue

The likes of Ed Sheeran and Emeli Sandé have contributed covers to a re-issue of Sir Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'.

A host of musicians have recorded cover versions of some of the 1973 album's tracks for a new re-issue that will be released on March 24.

Nine covers will feature on the deluxe and box set editions of the re-issue, with Sheeran taking on the classic 'Candle in the Wind'.

Sandé has covered 'All The Girls Love Alice' whilst Miguel and Wale have put their spin on 'Bennie and the Jets'.

Fall Out Boy have recorded a cover of 'Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting' and BRIT Award nominee John Grant has cut to tape 'Sweet Painted Lady'.

The box set edition of the re-issue will also include a 100-page hardbook, a documentary and a live CD.

The tracklisting meanwhile for the covers collection is as follows:

  • 1. Ed Sheeran - Candle In The Wind
  • 2. Miguel featuring Wale - Bennie And The Jets
  • 3. Hunter Hayes - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
  • 4. The Band Perry - Grey Seal
  • 5. John Grant - Sweet Painted Lady
  • 6. Emeli Sandé - All The Girls Love Alice
  • 7. Imelda May - Your Sister Can’t Twist (But She Can Rock And Roll)
  • 8. Fall Out Boy - Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting
  • 9. Zac Brown Band - Harmony

 

  

   

 

Watch a trailer for the re-issue below: