Brandi Carlile and Elton John Encourage You to 'Swing for the Fences'

In times like these, we could all use a little more joy in our lives. Luckily, music superstars Brandi Carlile and Elton John have joined forces to debut a song that reminds listeners to "Swing for the Fences."

Although there are many forces actively aiming to destroy the spirit of the LGBTQ community, the two performers created an anthem meant to inspire gay youth. As people who've achieved their wildest dreams, Carlile and John want them to believe that it's still OK to dream and that anything is STILL possible.

According to Carlile, "'Swing For The Fences’ was a little gem I took into the studio with me: I’m a gay woman, Elton’s a gay man and we both have families, and our dreams have come true. I was thinking, wouldn’t it be cool to write an anthem for young gay kids out there that calls them into a bigger, more elegant, more fabulous life. Just like ‘go, go! don’t let anything hold you back!’”

The opening of the song states, "Go on and swing for the fences! Take a shot at the moon! A dandelion that dances takes chances and fancies every little light in the room."
"Swing for the Fences" is pure rock-and-roll. It's loud, contains an impactful message, and is just plain fun. The song was co-written by Grammy-nominated Andrew Watt and Bernie Taupin. Carlile and John were also joined in the studio by Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on percussion, Josh Klingoffer (Pearl Jam, Beck) on keyboard and synthesizer, and Pino Palladino (John Mayer Trio, Tears for Fears) on bass.

The new single was produced by Watt, who has recently worked with acts such as Pearl Jam, the Rolling Stones, and Iggy Pop.

"Swing for the Fences" is now available to stream on all major platforms as of March 5th.

The song will be included on the duo's upcoming album, Who Believes in Angels?, set to release on April 4th. Pre-order the album here.