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Leeds favourites Yard Act have finally collaborated with Elton John – perhaps their most famous fan – on a new version of ‘100% Endurance’, which appeared on their debut album The Overload earlier this year. This new take on the single features Elton John on piano and backing vocals.

Since championing Yard Act on his Apple Music show, it was only a matter of time before Elton John appeared in the studio with the band. Vocalist James Smith spoke about the collaboration: “Elton John saw our stuff and he started telling the press he thought we were good and then we chatted on the phone and after a few calls I said ‘Elton, do you want to come to the studio and play piano on a tune?’ because, fuck it, it doesn't matter if he says no. Anyway, he said ‘yes’, so it doesn't matter that he didn't say no. I don't know what else to say. He's brilliant. Switched on, hilarious and an amazing musician”.

Here’s what the legend himself had to say about Yard Act:

“From the first moment I heard Yard Act, I fell in love with James' lyrics, and the way he's delivered the song. Their sound is such a breath of fresh air. When James called and asked if I would come into the studio I instantly loved the idea […] They're a very special band, with a massive future ahead of them and I'm honoured they've let me be a part of their journey.”

See Yard Act on tour:

September 2022

16 – Oxford, The Bullingdon

17 – Bedford, Esquires

18 – Birmingham, O2 Institute

21 – Stoke, Sugar Mill

22 – York, The Crescent

23 – Hull, Polar Bear

November 2022

22 – Glasgow, Saint Luke’s

23 – Newcastle, NUSU

24 – Leeds, O2 Academy

25 – Manchester, O2 Ritz

26 – Bristol, Marble Factory

27 – Cardiff, Tramshed

29 – Southampton, 1865

30 – Brighton, Chalk

December 2022

01 – London, O2 Kentish Town Forum

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