Universal Music LLC (head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Fujikura Nao / hereinafter referred to as Universal Music) will release its new album, Who Believes In Angels?, produced by Elton John and Brandy Carlisle, on Friday, April 4th.
Pop legend Elton John celebrated his 78th birthday on March 25th. The film was conceived by many years of interaction, Brandy Carlisle, an American superstar with an 11-time Grammy awards, and producer and songwriter Andrew Watt, who has won multiple Grammy awards.
This album is composed of songs led by Elton and Brandy-led songs, and the lyrics are written by Elton’s ally Bernie Taupin and Brandy. Andrew Watt led the production, and played an important role as an intermediary between the two artists and a bridging creative writing. The pre-released single “Swing for the Fences” is a rock and roll full of euphoria, and a rebellious and proud anthem. The music video was created in collaboration with choreographer Damien Jale, known for films such as Emilia Perez, with the director of the world-famous film director Xavier Doran.
The Japanese subtitles and commentary on the Japanese version include translations and comments for “Where are the Angels” and “Swing for the Fences,” written by Ao Shinjiro (AAA), one of the leading artists in the Japanese pop scene.
The Japanese deluxe DVD will feature one bonus track (sound source only) that has not been recorded on the album, a music video for the title track “Where is the Angel” and “Behind the Scene Studio Footage.” “Behind the Scene Studio Footage” features more than 30 minutes of recording studio footage, and this is the first time Elton has allowed him to take a picture of his compositions and recording sessions to cameras.
To commemorate the release of this work, one person who purchases the Japanese version during the applicable period will be entered into a lottery to receive an analog test press card autographed by Elton John. Elton John’s old music campaign is also underway. Eight years after its release in 2017, customers who purchase 19 titles of Elton John’s eligible products, including the best album Diamonds, which won number one on the UK album charts, will receive an “original postcard (100 x 148mm)” on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York will hold an event called “Who Believes In Angels? Stories From The Edge Of Creation” at NY 92 on April 4th local time. The event will be posted on YouTube from 4:35am on April 6th Japan time.
Who Believes In Angels? Stories From The Edge Of Creation (LIVE):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHIYbsnTZWQ
Hard Rock Cafe, an American restaurant where you can enjoy cooking while listening to a variety of music, is holding a collaboration event. It will be held for a limited time until Wednesday, April 30th at five domestic restaurants (Tokyo, Roppongi/Ueno Station Tokyo/Yokohama/Kyoto/Universal City Walk Osaka). The event, entitled “Who Believes In Angels?”, will be selling two special cocktails inspired by this work. Customers who order these will receive a special A4 clear file (not for sale), and a music video collection featuring new trailers and Elton John’s signature songs will be aired every day. The hat actually worn by Elton John will be on display at the Tokyo store and Universal Citywalk Osaka store.
Who Believes In Angels? Stories From The Edge Of Creation (Official Trailer)
[Translation by AAA and Shinjiro]Elton John, Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels? / Elton John and Brandi Carlile – Where are the Angels
[Translation by AAA and Shinjiro]Elton John, Brandi Carlile – Swing For The Fences / Elton John and Brandi Carlile
Elton John & Brandi Carlile – Little Richard’s Bible (Lyric Video)
Elton John and Brandy Carlisle: Where is the Angel?
Elton John & Brandi Carlile / Who Believes In Angels?
Released on Friday, April 4th, 2025
SHM-CD specification only for Japanese edition
English song explanation translation, commentary, lyrics and translation included
・Japanese edition first come first served purchase bonus
https://www.universal-music.co.jp/elton-john/news/2025-02-10/
① Regular Edition
UICY-16279 / 3,300 yen (tax included)
②Deluxe[Japanese-only planned edition][Limited edition]
UICY-80578 / 5,500 yen (tax included)
DVD included / Bonus track included / 7-inch paper jacket specification / Poster, logo sticker included
③Deluxe Box[Imported domestic edition specification][Limited edition]
UICY-80579 / 7,700 yen (tax included)
DVD included / Bonus track included / Iron print and 6 Polaroid prints included
CD (①②③)
1. The Rose Of Laura Nyro
2. Little Richard’s Bible
3. Swing For The Fences
4. Never Too Late
5. You Without Me
6. Who Believes In Angels? Where are the angels?
7. The River Man
8. Little Light: Light to the world
9. Someone To Belong To Someone To Belong
10. When This Old World Is Done With Me When this Old World is Ending With Me
DVD (②③)
・Lord Let Me Road Let Me
・Behind The Scenes Studio Footage Behind the Scene Studio Video
・Who Believes In Angels? (Music Video) Where are Angels (Music Video)
■ Details of the “Where is the Angel” release commemorative campaign
https://www.universal-music.co.jp/elton-john/news/2025-03-21/
■ “Who Believes In Angels?” Event details
Dates: April 1st (Tue) – 30th (Wed) 2025
Contents: ◇ Two special cocktails for sale
・ “Who Believes In Angels?” (Alcohol) 1,980 yen
・ “Swing For The Fences” (non-alcoholic) 1,480 yen
*A special clear file (not for sale) will be given to you with the above cocktail order.
◇ Special Programs in-store broadcast
・Weekdays… From 5pm/7pm
・Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays… From 14:00/17:00/19:00
Hosted stores: Hard Rock Cafe Domestic Restaurant Store
Tokyo store/Ueno Station Tokyo store/Yokohama store/Kyoto store/Universal City Walk Osaka store
■ “Who Believes In Angels?” Special Cocktail
・ “Who Believes In Angels?” (Alcohol/1,980 yen, left in the image)
Inspired by the album “Who Believes In Angels?”
A cocktail made with gin-based butterfly pea syrup and tonic water.
・ “Swing For The Fences” (non-alcoholic/1,480 yen)
A tropical cocktail with a mix of orange, mango and pineapple, accented with blue and red.
[Hard Rock Cafe Official Homepage] https://hardrockjapan.com/
[Hard Rock Cafe Store]
・Tokyo Store 5-4-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo TEL: 03-3408-7018
・Ueno Station Tokyo Store 7-1-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 1st floor Atre Ueno TEL: 03-5826-5821
・Yokohama Store Queen’s Tower A, 1st floor, 2-3-1 Minato Mirai, Yo-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture TEL: 045-682-5626
・Kyoto store 216 Yamatooji Nairi Nakanocho, Shijo-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Gion OKI Building 1, 3rd and 4th floors TEL: 075-606-5671
・Universal CityWalk Osaka Store 6-2-61 Shimaya, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Universal CityWalk Osaka TM 3rd and 4th floor
TEL.06-4804-3870
[Artist information]
Official overseas website: https://www.eltonjohn.com/
Official Japanese website: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/elton-john/
Official Japanese LINE: https://page.line.me/568tppz
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eltonjohn/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EltonJohn/
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EltonJohn
