Elton John and Brandi Carlile join forces for what will be, respectively, their 33rd and eighth albums. Which songs rank among the best, and worst?

Elton John has written 6 shows including The Lion King (Composer), Aida (Composer), Vampire Lestat (Composer), Billy Elliot (Composer), Tammy Faye (Music), The Devil Wears Prada (Composer).

Speaking to Variety before its December release, the acclaimed songwriter said the Mufasa tracklist promised “no skips” akin to the 1993 Tim Rice and Elton John original soundtrack.

The Lion King also features the exceptional work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and a glorious score crafted by the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Elton John and Tim Rice.

Elton John is known for his lasting impact on the music industry and showmanship thanks to albums Elton John (1970), Honky Château (1972), Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) and hit singles “Your ...