The tracklisting for Elton John’s “Rocketman” is out on iTunes, and it shows the filmmakers have avoided the “Bohemian Rhapsody” trap of not having a new song for the Oscars. Sir Elton and star Taron Egerton sing “I’m Gonna Love Me Again” at the end of the movie, maybe over the credits. This will qualify them for a Best Song at the Academy Awards. Smart move.
The “Rocketman” tracklist shows that the movie sticks close to the early mid part of Elton’s career. leaving out a ton of songs which may turn up in the movie briefly and not as full bits. But it also shows that it’s not necessarily chronological, but more of a “fantasy” of musical numbers. Expect the soundtrack to hit number 1 when it’s released on May 24th.
The movie opens in Cannes on May 16th, and around the world on May 31st.
1
The Bitch Is Back (Introduction)
Taron Egerton & Sebastian Rich
2
I Want Love
Kit Connor, Gemma Jones, Bryce Dallas Howard & Steven Mackintosh
3
Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)
Taron Egerton & Kit Connor
4
Thank You for All Your Loving
Taron Egerton
5
Border Song
Taron Egerton
6
Rock and Roll Madonna (Interlude)
Taron Egerton
7
Your Song
Taron Egerton
8
Amoreena
Taron Egerton
9
Crocodile Rock
Taron Egerton
10
Tiny Dancer
Taron Egerton
11
Take Me to the Pilot
Taron Egerton
12
Hercules
Taron Egerton
13
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (Interlude)
Taron Egerton & Rachel Muldoon
14
Honky Cat
Taron Egerton & Richard Madden
15
Pinball Wizard (Interlude)
Taron Egerton
Rocket Man
Taron Egerton
17
Bennie and the Jets (Interlude)
Taron Egerton
18
Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me
Taron Egerton & Celinde Schoenmaker
19
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
Taron Egerton
20
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Taron Egerton & Jamie Bell
21
I’m Still Standing
Taron Egerton
22
(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again
Elton John & Taron Egerton
