The Metacritic score for Revamp, which averages professional reviews from a wide range of media sources, was 58, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Reviews of the two albums generally favoured the country reinterpretations of the John/Taupin catalogue, with significantly greater critical praise going to Taupin's Restoration volume than to John's Revamp. But it all goes hand in hand with my belief in America and my interest, I would say obsession, with Americana." Reception If it's on the floor and it works, I'll put it into the artwork. I incorporate it with other things, and lately I've done a lot of pieces with deconstructed guitars and other found materials: barbed wire, broken bottles, things that people identify with on an everyday level. It's been battered and beaten and burned, but it's resilient. The Restoration artwork was created by Taupin who wanted to emphasise the role that American culture played in his and John's careers, stating: įor me, there's an irony about the American flag. The Revamp album features a pop-art style cover based on the Terry O'Neill photograph of John, recreated in neon. He came up with an astonishing list of country performers both new and legendary".
Of Taupin's Restoration record, John said, " Restoration was Bernie's project and he's a huge country fan. He added, "On Revamp, I wrote out a wish list of people that I would love and asked them and to my surprise most of them said yes and we have quite an astonishing eclectic crew." We're humbled and thank them all for their generosity. It means that our music is still relevant and ultimately that our songs continue to reach new audiences. As songwriters, Bernie and myself are thrilled when singers we admire and respect as much as those on Revamp and Restoration choose to add their own unique twist in the process. It's always a huge compliment when an artist loves your song enough to take the time and effort to rework it. Īccording to John, "We have two completely different albums Revamp being the pop one and Restoration being the country one and God we have so many great artists doing our songs, it's quite incredible." It would be tiring if you just got stuck in one niche your entire career, especially when it's one as long as ours. On the decision to release two separate albums encompassing different genres, Taupin told Rolling Stone:įrom day one we borrowed from everything that's good about American music – whether it's blues, country, gospel, pop, pure rock – everything got thrown in the mix.
The cover of " Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" by Maren Morris which appears on Restoration was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. The release of the albums coincided with John's 2018–2023 Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Revamp was released via Island Records and Restoration by Universal Music Group Nashville.
Revamp was described as John's project and features covers of the duo's back catalogue by pop, rock and R&B artists, whereas Restoration was seen as Taupin's project and features covers by country music artists. Here’s a complete look at the songs featured in the two-hour special, which premieres TONIGHT April 10 at 9 p.m.Revamp: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin and Restoration: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin are two tribute albums to English musician Elton John and his frequent songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, both released on 6 April 2018. Other stars appearing on the show include Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga.Įlton himself will perform a medley of his hits from his five-decade career, including “Bennie and the Jets,” “Philadelphia Freedom” and “I’m Still Standing.” LBT adds their signature harmonies to the hit “ Rocket Man,” while Maren tackles the fan favorite “ Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters.” Miranda does “ My Father’s Gun,” a deep cut from Elton’s Tumbleweed Connection album. Maren Morris, Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert cover some of the best-loved songs of Elton John, when I’m Still Standing - A Grammy Salute airs Tonight, April 10 on CBS.
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