Earlier this year Elton John and Brandi Carlile lit up the London Palladium with a one-night-only performance that critics didn’t hesitate to call “utterly phenomenal.” That show is now set to live forever on vinyl. Who Believes In Angels? Live at the London Palladium will arrive exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday on November 28.
The concert marked the first time fans heard tracks from the duo’s collaborative album Who Believes In Angels? in a live setting. Songs like “Swing For The Fences,” “Little Richard’s Bible” and “You Without Me” made their stage debuts, woven alongside timeless cuts from both Elton and Brandi’s catalogs. The two were joined by a powerhouse lineup that included Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers on drums, producer Andrew Watt on guitar, Josh Klinghoffer on keys, The Hanseroth Twins on guitar and bass, Andrew Ross on saxophone and Graeme Flowers on trumpet.
The vinyl release captures the full 10-song set from March 26 and comes with exclusive live photography and a fold-out poster from the night. Fans can already get a taste of the magic with the newly released video of the title track “Who Believes In Angels?” shot at the Palladium.
Five-star reviews poured in across the board when the show first hit. The Times praised the “sense of reality” on stage, while Rolling Stone UK called it “an incredible night for the ages.” The Daily Telegraph described it as “extraordinary, colourful, emotional, inspiring, amusing, bedazzling” and a reminder of why Elton remains one of the greatest musicians of all time.
“Utterly phenomenal” Daily Telegraph ★★★★★
“It was the sense of reality, combined with the rare talent on stage, that made it special”
The Times ★★★★★
An incredible night for the ages Rolling Stone UK ★★★★★
“This was an extraordinary, colourful, emotional, inspiring, amusing, bedazzling show by one of the greatest musicians of all time, working with an incredible new musical partner, backed by a supergroup that really deserves to be called super.”
Daily Telegraph ★★★★★
Record Store Day Black Friday takes place November 29, but the album itself drops the day before. Expect long lines at indie shops and a quick sell-out for this one. Find out more about Record Store Day HERE
