Live Like Horses
1996 single by Elton John & Luciano Pavarotti
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"Live Like Horses" is a song written by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, performed by John. It was 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.[3]
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| Single by Elton John & Luciano Pavarotti | ||||
| from the album The Big Picture | ||||
| Released | 2 December 1996[1] | |||
| Studio | Townhouse Studios (London, England) (solo version)[2] | |||
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| Length | 5:02 | |||
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| Producer | Chris Thomas | |||
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Music video
The 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.[4]
Track listings
Europe 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
- 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[5]
Charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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| Belgium Singles Chart (Ultratop)[6] | 65 |
| Dutch Singles Chart[7] | 74 |
| UK Singles Chart[3] | 9 |