Elton and Leon to appear on GMA

ELTON JOHN AND LEON RUSSELL TO PERFORM LIVE ON “GOOD MORNING AMERICA” ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20th

October 08, 2010 1:14 PM

Interview To Air on Tuesday, October 19

Duo Will Also Appear on “The View,” Thursday, October 21

Two music legends, Elton John and singer songwriter Leon Russell, will perform live on ABC News’ “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, October 20th from the Beacon Theatre. The duo will perform new music from their upcoming album, “The Union,” as well as a classic Elton John song. This album marks the first time they have worked together in over 40 years.

Recorded live in the studio, “The Union” was produced by T Bone Burnett and features a variety of musical genres from R&B, soul, gospel, country, pop and rock. Icons Neil Young and Brian Wilson provide guest vocals on the 14-track record along with legendary R&B organist Booker T. Jones, steel guitarist Robert Randolph and a 10-piece gospel choir. “The Union” will be released October 19th on Decca.