<\/p>\n
Elton John<\/strong> and Sam Fender<\/strong> just gave fans a collaboration they didn\u2019t see coming \u2014 and the internet is calling it \u201cawesome.\u201d<\/p>\n The “Rocket Man” legend took to Instagram<\/a> on Oct. 17 to share the news of his newest project, \u201cTalk to You,\u201d recorded with the British singer-songwriter. The song marks a major moment for the “Seventeen Going Under” musician, who\u2019s long cited John as a major inspiration.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2018Talk To You\u2019 with @sam_fender is out now,\u201d John wrote in his caption. \u201cI couldn\u2019t resist playing on this one when he sent it over \u2014 and now he\u2019s a Mercury Prize-winning artist. I truly love Sam and it\u2019s incredible to see how far he\u2019s come.\u201d<\/p>\n The post included a black-and-white clip of Fender smiling mid-recording, intercut with footage of Elton seated at the piano, wearing his signature track jacket and headphones.<\/p>\n Fans immediately filled the comments with praise, calling the pairing \u201clegendary\u201d and saying, \u201cwhat a duo,\u201d while one summed it up simply: \u201cI love this so much!! Awesome song and collab!\u201d<\/p>\n Known for his groundbreaking work in the 1970s \u2014 with hits like “Tiny Dancer”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, and “Rocket Man” \u2014 Elton John remains one of the most influential artists in modern music. His signature piano sound has bridged generations, inspiring everyone from Ed Sheeran<\/a><\/strong> to Lady Gaga<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 and now, Sam Fender.<\/p>\n Fender, who rose to fame in the late 2010s with his anthemic, working-class rock sound, won the 2022 BRIT Award for Best British Alternative\/Rock Act and the prestigious Mercury Prize soon after. His powerful vocals and introspective storytelling have often drawn comparisons to Bruce Springsteen<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 making his connection with Elton a natural next step.<\/p>\n The collaboration arrives as Elton continues to celebrate new creative chapters following the conclusion of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which wrapped in 2023 after becoming the highest-grossing tour of all time for a short time.<\/p>\n \u201cGeordie Gold and The Rocket Man,\u201d one fan commented under the video, a fitting nod to the way both artists have become hometown heroes who made it global.<\/p>\n With \u201cTalk to You,\u201d the blend of Fender\u2019s soaring guitar tones and Elton\u2019s unmistakable piano touch makes for a track that feels both fresh and timeless \u2014 the kind of cross-generational moment fans will be talking about for a while.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nA Legendary Match-Up Across Generations<\/h2>\n