"Live Like Horses" is a song written by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, performed by John. It was included on John's 1997 album The Big Picture. The album version is sung as a solo by John and the single version, released in 1996, features Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti singing in his native language on parts of the verses and choruses alternatively with John. The single reached number nine in the UK singles chart.
Music video The video, shot in black and white, was directed by Federico Brugia and produced by Nick Verden for Stark Naked Films. It was filmed in Austria and Shepperton Studios in England and features both John and Pavarotti singing their parts.
Track listings Europe CD 1 "Live Like Horses" (studio version) – 5:10 "Live Like Horses" (Live Finale version) – 5:03 "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" (live) – 4:42 "Live Like Horses" (Elton John solo studio version)
Europe CD 2 "Live Like Horses" (studio version) "Live Like Horses" (Live Finale version) "Step into Christmas" "Blessed"
Personnel Elton John – piano and vocals Luciano Pavarotti – vocals (on the single version of this song) Davey Johnstone – guitar John Jorgenson – guitar Bob Birch – bass Guy Babylon – keyboards Charlie Morgan – drums and percussion Angel Voices Choir – backing vocals
Charts Chart (1996)PeakpositionBelgium Singles Chart (Ultratop)65Dutch Singles Chart74UK Singles Chart9
References
External links "Live Like Horses" (CD 1) at Discogs "Live Like Horses" (CD 2) at Discogs