Watch: Elton John and Brandi Carlile Unveil New Reflective Original “Never Too Late,” Plus Official Music Video

Elton John and Brandi Carlile have unveiled a new song, “Never Too Late,” an original composition inspired and written specifically for the impending Disney+ documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late. The impending deep dive into one of the greatest showman’s back stories and enduring legacy under the spotlight receives a limited theatrical release today, Nov. 15, 2024, followed by its arrival on the streaming service on December 13, 2024. 

The single “Never Too Late” arrives in tandem with the track’s official music video, which presents previously unreleased images and footage initially sourced for the documentary. Fans of Elton John can step back in time and experience a range of moments from the musician’s expansive career, from the onset of the expressive artist’s career and the development of his boisterous on-stage presence to latter-day moments, such as scenes from the study shared between The Rocket Man and Carlile. 

“I found the early cut of the documentary that went on to become ‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ so moving. It was really amazing to see historic footage of Elton and the trajectory of his life. But as fantastic and as beautiful as everything was that we were all witnessing as fans, his life was also pretty lonely and difficult at times. And I thought that the documentary illustrated a really important sentiment, because he might not have ever found his serenity and his peace, but he did find it, and he found it later in life. And it is never too late – too late to find the love of your life, or to start a family, or to change your mind about anything,” reflects Carlile. 

Elton John responded, “When Brandi told me she was so inspired by the early cut of the documentary that she wanted us to to co-write a new song for it, I was thrilled. I’ve known for a long time how great she was but still, reading her lyrics and co-writing with her on the music was deeply moving. Especially given how personal it is to see, seeing my life on the screen, she just perfectly captured the essence of the documentary and why I stopped touring to spend more time with my family. I’m constantly astonished by her craft, she can channel my voice in a way only Bernie has managed to do before. I know Bernie helped guide Brandi on that. The standard of her musicianship, her songwriting, her passion for what she does are sensational. She truly is one of the greatest there is.”

The documentary ‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ arrives on Disney+ on December 13. Scroll down to listen to the original song from the documentary.