A new documentary centred around the life and career of Sir Elton John is set to be released via Disney+. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances And The Years That Made His Legend will be added to the streaming platform after a theatrical release within participating venues. Sir John took to Instagram to announce the news to fans, within the post the singer described the importance behind the forthcoming release.
The documentary will centre around the early stages of Sir John’s career and his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. The singer is currently on the European leg of the tour and will next perform in Frankfurt on 27th May 2022. The new film will contain never before seen archived videos including recent footage of the iconic pianist and his family, unrevealed footage of concerts spanning over fifty years, new and exclusive interviews and entries from the artist’s handwritten diaries.
Set to be helmed by a stellar team, the hotly anticipated documentary will be produced and co-directed by Sir John’s husband David Furnish and the talented director and filmmaker R.J. Cutler. The American director has become known for his work for the popular tv series Nashville and the insightful documentary The September Issue, Cutler is also responsible for the Billie Eilish music documentary, Billie Eilish: The Word’s a Little Blurry.
Speaking on the “Tiny Dancer” singer’s upcoming feature, Cutler has given the following statement, “What a thrill and an honour it is that David Furnish and I get to create this intimate and unique look at one of the world’s most celebrated artists. As it has for so many others, Elton John’s music has had deep meaning for me for decades, and this opportunity is nothing short of a career highlight and privilege.”
Furnish has also provided a statement concerning the soon to be released film, “Elton and I could not think of a better collaborator than R.J. Cutler for a film that represents more than just Elton’s career — it’s his life. From the Troubadour to Dodger Stadium, we knew that R.J. would help guide Elton’s story and its many layers in a way that feels authentic and evocative. We’re ecstatic to be working together.”
CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek has commented on the forthcoming documentary and expresses the platform’s excitement to be involved within the project, “There are no superlatives left to describe Elton John and his impact on music and culture — he’s simply unrivaled. Like a good Disney story, Elton’s music has both universal appeal and the ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level. He has been part of the Disney family since 1994 when he helped make ‘The Lion King’ an instant classic, and we could not be more excited to collaborate with him on this new documentary.”
The singer recently made headlines for his triumphant performance at the star-studded Platinum Jubilee concert. Fans who missed the singer’s set will soon be able to see him live again in the UK. Sir John will bring his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to Norwich on 15th June 2022 and will perform four more Uk dates before embarking on the North American leg of his tour. Despite starting in 2018 the tour suffered scheduling issues due to Covid-19, the singer’s concluding shows of 2022 will be held at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium show from 17th-20th November 2022.
Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour UK Dates
15/06/2022 – Carrow Road – Norwich
17/06 – Anfield Stadium – Liverpool
19/06 – Stadium Of Light – Sunderland
22/06 – Ashton Gate Stadium – Bristol
29/06 – Liberty Stadium – Swansea
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