"Live Like Horses" is a song written by English musician Elton John and Bernie Taupin, included on John's 1997 album The Big Picture. The album version is sung as a solo by John and the single version, released in 1996, features Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti singing in his native language on parts of the verses and choruses alternatively with John. The single reached number nine in the UK Singles Chart.[1]
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| Single by Elton John & Luciano Pavarotti | ||||
| from the album The Big Picture | ||||
| Released | 1996 | |||
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| Length | 5:02 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Chris Thomas | |||
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Music video
editThe video, shot in black and white, was directed by Federico Brugia and produced by Nick Verden for Stark Naked Films. It was filmed in Austria and Shepperton Studios in England and features both John and Pavarotti singing their parts.[2]
Track listings
editEurope CD 1
- "Live Like Horses" (studio version) – 5:10
- "Live Like Horses" (Live Finale version) – 5:03
- "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" (live) – 4:42
- "Live Like Horses" (Elton John solo studio version)
Europe CD 2
- "Live Like Horses" (studio version)
- "Live Like Horses" (Live Finale version)
- "Step into Christmas"
- "Blessed"
Personnel
edit- Elton John – piano and vocals
- Luciano Pavarotti – vocals (on the single version of this song)
- Davey Johnstone – guitar
- John Jorgenson – guitar
- Bob Birch – bass
- Guy Babylon – keyboards
- Charlie Morgan – drums and percussion
- Angel Voices Choir – backing vocals[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium Singles Chart (Ultratop)[4] | 65 |
| Dutch Singles Chart[5] | 74 |
| UK Singles Chart[1] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ a b "ELTON JOHN & LUCIANO PAVAROTTI | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Elton John & Luciano Pavarotti: Live Like Horses". IMDb.
- ^ "Elton John Lyrics: Live Like Horses". eltonography.com. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ "ultratop.be – ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". ultratop.be.
- ^ "Dutch Charts – dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl.
External links
edit- "Live Like Horses" (CD 1) at Discogs
- "Live Like Horses" (CD 2) at Discogs