Canadian pop-punk outfit, Simple Plan, have released their version of Elton John’s hit song from The Lion King, ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’. The cover was released in collaboration with Disney for their larger project titled ‘A Whole New Sound’, which features new covers of iconic songs written for Disney films. The Lion King is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
On their choice to cover the song, Simple Plan shared with Billboard that “The Lion King song book, and especially ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight,’ stood out from the rest”. They also chose to rework ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ because of its “classic feel” and “memorable and timeless melodies”, which they felt would fit well with their pop-punk style.
Disney’s ‘A Whole New Sound’ project does not currently have a release date and it is unknown who else will feature on the covers album.
In other news, Elton John has been “open to any great ideas” while apparently working on two musicals. Additionally, Bernie Taupin has revealed that the singer’s 32nd studio album is “done” and that it will be contemporary and surprise and excite people. Taupin shared at ‘The Other Songs Live’ that he is not allowed to say much more about the album
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