Elton John and Rod Stewart: The 2005 Interpretation of “Makin’ Whoopee”
In 2005, Elton John and Rod Stewart reunited in the studio for a rare and notable collaboration: a duet on the classic standard “Makin’ Whoopee.” The recording was included on Rod Stewart’s album Thanks for the Memory: The Great American Songbook, Volume IV, released in October 2005 by J Records. The project continued Stewart’s successful series dedicated to reinterpreting iconic songs from the American songbook.
“Makin’ Whoopee,” written by Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn in 1928, has been a staple of popular music for nearly a century. The version featuring Elton John and Rod Stewart stands out for bringing together two of the most recognizable voices in British music. Both artists, known primarily for rock and pop repertoires, approached the standard with a blend of humor, phrasing control, and stylistic elegance suitable for the genre.
The collaboration also reflects the long-standing friendship and creative rivalry between Elton John and Rod Stewart. Their contrasting vocal timbres—Elton’s warm, rounded tone and Stewart’s raspy delivery—created a dynamic and balanced interpretation of the song. For Elton John, the duet added another entry to his extensive list of collaborative works across genres. For Rod Stewart, it reinforced the commercial and artistic strength of his “Songbook” series.
The album itself featured several distinguished guest appearances and maintained Stewart’s position as a leading interpreter of traditional American repertoire. For researchers documenting Elton John’s career, “Makin’ Whoopee” represents an official studio collaboration that bridges classic American songwriting with British pop legacy, offering insight into how both artists navigated musical traditions beyond their primary discographies.
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