We’ve been anxiously anticipating this one ever since we heard about it a few weeks ago. Scottish sad sacks Frightened Rabbit and Brooklyn-via-Minnesota’s much peppier Craig Finn (of the Hold Steady) come together to duet on Elton John and Kiki Dee’s “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.” Q premiered the cut this morning and it was worth the wait. Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison’s thick brogue balances Finn’s Midwest twang so well you forget that this is two dudes.
After hearing this, we think these two should release an all-duets covers album (preferably under the name “Frightened Finn”). They could tackle Tom Petty and Stevie Nix’s “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” Maybe Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe.” What else would would you like to see on this hypothetical tracklist?
Frightened Rabbit and Craig Finn – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (Elton John and Kiki Dee cover)
[audio: News1110/05DontGoBreakingMyHeart.mp3|artists=Frightened Rabbit and Craig Finn|titles=Don’t Go Breaking My Heart]
Check out more Frightened Rabbit here and more Hold Steady here.
Cool. Glad you posted it.
How about Don’t Give Up (Peter G and Kate B)?
As for the name, since there’s a Finn involved, I’d suggest Frightened House.
So good.