"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" is a song from the 2019 biopic Rocketman. Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, the song was performed by John and Taron Egerton, who portrayed John in the film. The song is heard in the end credits of the film. The official music video features both archival clips from John's early career as well as scenes from the film.[1] The song won numerous accolades including "Best Original Song" at the 77th Golden Globe Awards,[2] "Best Song" at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards,[3] "Best Original Song" at the 24th Satellite Awards,[4] and Best Original Song at the 92nd Academy Awards.[5]
"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" | ||||
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Single by Elton John and Taron Egerton | ||||
from the album Rocketman: Music from the Motion Picture | ||||
Released | 16 May 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2019 | |||
Length | 4:12 | |||
Label | ||||
Composer(s) | Elton John | |||
Lyricist(s) | Bernie Taupin | |||
Producer(s) | ||||
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Taron Egerton singles chronology | ||||
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The song premiered on BBC Radio 2 on 16 May 2019.[6]
Accolades
editAwards | |||
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Award | Category | Result | |
Academy Awards | Best Original Song | Won | |
Golden Globe Awards | Best Original Song | Won | |
Critics' Choice Awards | Best Song | Won | |
Satellite Awards | Best Original Song | Won | |
Hollywood Critics Association | Best Original Song | Nominated | |
Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Original Song – Feature Film | Nominated | |
Gold Derby Awards | Best Original Song | Won | |
Georgia Film Critics Association | Best Original Song | Nominated | |
Houston Film Critics Society | Best Original Song | Nominated | |
Huading Awards | Best Global Original Song | Nominated | |
Music City Film Critics' Association Awards | Best Song | Won | |
Latino Entertainment Journalists Association Awards | Best Song Written for a Motion Picture | Won | |
Hawaii Film Critics Society | Best Song | Won | |
Online Film & Television Association | Best Original Song | Won | |
Denver Film Critics Society | Best Original Song | Nominated | |
NBP Film Awards | Best Original Song | Nominated | |
Iowa Film Critics Awards | Best Song | Nominated | |
DiscussingFilm Critics Awards | Best Original Song | Nominated | |
International Online Cinema Awards | Best Original Song | Nominated | |
North Dakota Film Society | Best Original Song | Nominated |
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Kii Arens.[7] It was uploaded to John's official Vevo account on 13 June 2019.[8] The video features John and Egerton, with footage of Egerton as John in Rocketman, archival footage of the musician and clips of both John and Egerton recording the song in the studio. It also includes kaleidoscopic animation mixed with album artwork and concert posters from John's heyday.[9]
The making of the music video was released on 4 July 2019 on John's Vevo account, with John and Taupin discussing the track in a behind-the-scenes video.[10]
Live performances
edit"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" was performed by John and Egerton on Paramount Pictures' Rocketman: Live in Concert at the Greek Theatre, in Los Angeles, with the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra on 17 October 2019.[11]
John performed "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" at the 92nd Academy Awards on 9 February 2020 with a red Yamaha piano and full-band including backing singers in front of a screen with animated graphics to represent the film.[12][13] The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.[14]
Remix
editDJ Purple Disco Machine was responsible for a remix version of music from John and Egerton.[15] The music was launched on download and streaming platforms on 19 December 2019.[16] The cover of the remix was illustrated by Erin Goedtel.
Track listing
editDigital download[17]
- "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" (Purple Disco Machine Remix) – 3:25
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Release history
editCountry | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | 16 May 2019 | [22] | ||
United Kingdom | [23] |
References
edit- ^ Kaufman, Gil (16 May 2019). "Elton John & Taron Egerton Release Colorful '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "The Latest: '1917' wins best drama film Golden Globe award". AP NEWS. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ Hughes, Hilary (12 January 2020). "'Rocketman,' 'Joker,' 'Wild Rose' Take Home Top Music Prizes at 2020 Critics' Choice Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "2019 Winners". International Press Academy. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ Burlingame, Jon (13 January 2020). "Elton John's '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' Rockets to Front of Oscar Songs Pack". Variety. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "Brand-New Song "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" From The Forthcoming Album, Rocketman: Music From The Motion Picture". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ "Official Music Video For "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again", From Rocketman: Music from the Motion Picture, Out Now". umusic.ca. Archived from the original on 14 May 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Elton John, Taron Egerton – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again". 13 June 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (13 June 2019). "Watch Elton John's Delightfully Trippy '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Elton John & Taron Egerton – Making '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again'". 4 July 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Elton John & Taron Egerton – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again – Live at the Greek Theater". 16 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again (Live From The 92nd Annual Academy Awards)". 9 February 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ Unterberger, Andrew (9 February 2020). "Elton John Performs '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' With Full Band at the 2020 Oscars". Billboard. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
- ^ ""(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from "Rocketman" wins Best Original Song". 11 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ ""(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again", de Elton John e Taron Egerton, Ganha Versão Remixada por Purple Disco Machine | Notícias". 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Elton John – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again – from "Rocketman" / Purple Disco Machine Remix".
- ^ "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again (From "Rocketman") [Purple Disco Machine Remix] – Single". iTunes Store. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ "Elton John & Taron Egerton – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ "Elton John Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ "Elton John Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- ^ "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again". Amazon. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again". Amazon UK. Retrieved 16 May 2019.