Bruce Springsteen announces new collaboration 'Dustland'
The Boss is back with new music
Last updated 11th Jun 2021
Bruce Springsteen has announced he will be releasing brand-new music, collaborations with indie favourites The Killers and US rock icon John Mellencamp.
The Killers revealed that they had been working with The Boss who has been busy making music whilst being unable to tour during the Covid 19 pandemic.
The 'Born To Run' hitmaker confirmed that he was working with Brandon Flowers and the band, adding that something would be "coming out soon, in a week or so".
About his collaboration with John Mellencamp, Bruce said that he'd worked on three songs for John's album and spent some time in Indiana with him, adding that he "loves John a lot" and that he's a "great songwriter," saying that the pair had "become very close" and that he has a "lot of fun with him."
Yesterday (10th June), The Killers teased a mystery collaboration on social media before later confirming that they were working with Bruce Springsteen on new tune 'Dustland'.
They wrote on Twitter: ‘Looks like the cat’s out of the bag. When The Boss decides it’s time to make an announcement, it’s time to make an announcement.’
The Killers famously collaborated with both Johnny Marr and The Pet Shop Boys during their headline set at Glastonbury in 2019.
Bruce Springsteen recently announced that he would be returning to Broadway for his show Springsteen on Broadway for a limited run of shows this Summer.
Take a look at some of the biggest duets of all time:
Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney – 'The Girl Is Mine'
Released in 1982, 'The Girl Is Mine' was the first offering from Jackson's sixth studio album, 'Thriller'.
The song was successful in the charts too, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and eight in the UK Singles Chart.
Philip Bailey and Phil Collins – 'Easy Lover'
Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire and Phil Collins of Genesis released this duet in 1984. It was nominated for a Grammy award in 1986!
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers – 'Islands in the Stream'
'Islands In The Stream' was written by legendary disco group the Bee Gees and was initially intended for Marvin Gaye. Dolly and Kenny's version was released in 1983 and topped the Billboard Hot 100. It was the second number one for both artists, after Kenny achieved had a number one with 'Lady' in 1980 and Parton with '9 to 5' in 1981.
Sonny and Cher – 'I Got You Babe'
The song was written by musician and producer Sonny Bono for him and his then-wife Cher. It reached number 1 in the US, UK and Canada.
Diana Ross and Lionel Richie – 'Endless Love'
Recorded for Motown Records, 'Endless Love' was also featured on the soundtrack for the film Endless Love in 1981. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks, yet the pair only sang it together on stage once, at the Oscars in 1982 when it was nominated for Best Original Song.
Queen and David Bowie – 'Under Pressure'
This classic hit was written by the four members of Queen and the brilliant David Bowie. The single emerged from a chance encounter between Bowie and the band, who were both recording at a studio in the Swiss mountains. It was Queen's second number one, after Bohemian Rhapsody in 1975 and Bowie's third following 'Space Oddity' and 'Ashes to Ashes'.
Aretha Franklin and George Michael - 'I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)'
Not originally supposed to be a duet, this collaboration of two of music's biggest stars was previously pitched to Tina Turner before soul legend Aretha Franklin and popstar George Michael teamed up.
Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty - 'Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around'
'Stop Draggin' My Heart Around' is the first single from Nicks' debut album 'Bella Donna' released in 1981 and was recorded whilst she remained a member of Fleetwood Mac. It was written by Tom Petty and fellow Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers member Mike Campbell.
Elton John and Kiki Dee - 'Don’t Go Breaking My Heart'
This duet became Elton John's first number one single in the UK chart and spent six weeks at the top. The song was originally supposed to be a collaboration between Elton and Dusty Springfield, but she was too ill at the time to record. Kiki was the first female British singer to be signed to Motown's Tamla Records.