Ed Sheeran Duets An Elton John Classic With James Blunt And Their Voices Blend Seamlessly

Jul 17, 2020

You may not want to believe it, but the trifecta of British music royalty has officially been achieved. In March 2017, Ed Sheeran and James Blunt performed a duet of Sir Elton John's  Sacrifice on  Taratata , a TV show based in France. Nothing in the world will ever hold a candle in the wind to this superstar duo delivering a fierce homage to "The Rocket Man."

The crowd goes absolutely nuts when the recognizable opening notes begin to resonate. Blunt’s piano-playing mastery exquisitely meshes with Sheeran’s stylistic guitar licks to yield true auditory brilliance. Fortunately, this stirring cover was captured for the broadcast of Taratata, which is France’s premium source of high-quality concert bootlegs.

The arena was completely packed with diehard followers, and their wild reaction to such an impressive pairing was totally out of this world. After you observe the charm of these English superstars joining forces, you will understand why there was such a feverish response.

Thanks to the convergence of their dynamic musical acts, Sheeran and Blunt are no longer “two hearts living in two separate worlds”. Both men were dressed to the nines for this occasion, and their suave sophistication only served to maximize the charismatic appeal.

Their magnificent tribute probably made the original songwriter proud if not a little bit jealous. There are plenty of standout moments in this clip, but one particularly poignant interval arises when they collectively croon, “Into the boundary of each married man, sweet deceit comes calling, and negativity lands.”

Younger listeners might be surprised to learn that Elton John actually started his ascent towards stardom based on the emotional strength of this tune. With this knowledge, it’s hard to imagine that anyone could do it better than him. Until now, no one had even conceived that the masterpiece required a duo to fully tackle its glory.

Although he may have been outshined by a pair of young gents, the internationally acclaimed legend can take consolation in knowing that “it’s a human sign when things go wrong,” and perhaps it’s just a “mutual misunderstanding after the fact.”

In the end, there is nothing sacrificial about taking the time to watch this splendid gig. By showcasing two globally renowned geniuses at their respective apexes, this tape offers a rare window into the power of artistic synchronization at the highest level.

Once you press play, be ready to get swept away by sheer acoustic bliss. If your heart is captured by the end of this video, then its own lyrical prophecy is true: “Sensitivity builds a prison in the final act.”

Don’t let your friends and family miss out on this exceptional live snapshot of unrivaled showmanship. Make sure you pass the Blunt-and-Sheeran show around to everyone you know who possesses an ear for quality or an eye for handsomeness. And let us know: What's your favorite Ed Sheeran cover?