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Duets

Elton John · 1993

74 min · 16 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock

A celebratory blend of pop ballads and soul-infused duets showcasing Elton John's diverse vocal collaborations.

Why listen to this

Best for
celebratory vocal collaborations wave-like emotional dynamics for shared moments
Context
By 1993, Elton John was transitioning into a new era following his commercial peak in the late '70s and early '80s. 'Duets' marked a notable moment as it was his first album entirely focused on collaborations, featuring various artists, including some of his past hits reimagined with fresh voices. This period also coincided with John's increasing visibility within popular culture and media.
If you like
pop rock, R&B, soft rock

Duets is an album by Elton John, released in 1993. A celebratory blend of pop ballads and soul-infused duets showcasing Elton John's diverse vocal collaborations. 'Duets' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidifying Elton John's status as a versatile artist capable of bridging genres. The album's collaborative nature also influenced subsequent artists to explore partnerships across various styles, further enriching the pop landscape of the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Duets sound like?

A celebratory blend of pop ballads and soul-infused duets showcasing Elton John's diverse vocal collaborations. Rooted in pop rock and R&B.

What makes Duets by Elton John notable?

'Duets' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidifying Elton John's status as a versatile artist capable of bridging genres. The album's collaborative nature also influenced subsequent artists to explore partnerships across various styles, further enriching the pop landscape of the early '90s. By 1993, Elton John was transitioning into a new era following his commercial peak in the late '70s and early '80s. 'Duets' marked a notable moment as it was his first album entirely focused on collaborations, featuring various artists, including some of his past hits reimagined with fresh voices. This period also coincided with John's increasing visibility within popular culture and media.

Who is Duets for?

Duets works well if you're into celebratory vocal collaborations, wave-like emotional dynamics and for shared moments.

How many songs are on Duets?

Duets has 16 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·74:13

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Teardrops 4:52
  • 2 When I Think About Love (I Think About You) 4:34
  • 3 The Power 6:24
  • 4 Shakey Ground 3:50
  • 5 True Love Standout 3:32
  • 6 If You Were Me 4:24
  • 7 A Woman’s Needs 5:17
  • 8 Old Friend 4:14
  • 9 Go On and On 5:50
  • 10 Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 4:59
  • 11 Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing 3:33
  • 12 I’m Your Puppet 3:35
  • 13 Love Letters 4:00
  • 14 Born to Lose 4:32
  • 15 Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me 5:46
  • 16 Duets for One 4:51

Release Date

November 23, 1993

Genre

pop rock, soft rock

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

74 min 13 sec