(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again

"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again"
"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again"
	Purple Disco Machine remix cover
Single by Elton John and Taron Egerton
from the album Rocketman: Music from the Motion Picture
Released	16 May 2019
Recorded	2019
Length	4:12
Label	Virgin EMI; Interscope;
Composer(s)	Elton John
Lyricist(s)	Bernie Taupin
Producer(s)	Giles Martin; Greg Kurstin;
Elton John singles chronology
Taron Egerton singles chronology

"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" is a song from the 2019 biopic Rocketman. Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, the song was performed by John and Taron Egerton, who portrayed John in the film. The song is heard in the end credits of the film. The official music video features both archival clips from John's early career as well as scenes from the film.^[1] The song won numerous accolades including "Best Original Song" at the 77th Golden Globe Awards,^[2] "Best Song" at the 25th Critics' Choice Awards,^[3] "Best Original Song" at the 24th Satellite Awards,^[4] and Best Original Song at the 92nd Academy Awards.^[5]

The song premiered on BBC Radio 2 on 16 May 2019.^[6]

Accolades

Awards
Award	Category	Result
Academy Awards	Best Original Song	Won
Golden Globe Awards	Best Original Song	Won
Critics' Choice Awards	Best Song	Won
Satellite Awards	Best Original Song	Won
Hollywood Critics Association	Best Original Song	Nominated
Hollywood Music in Media Awards	Best Original Song – Feature Film	Nominated
Gold Derby Awards	Best Original Song	Won
Georgia Film Critics Association	Best Original Song	Nominated
Houston Film Critics Society	Best Original Song	Nominated
Huading Awards	Best Global Original Song	Nominated
Music City Film Critics' Association Awards	Best Song	Won
Latino Entertainment Journalists Association Awards	Best Song Written for a Motion Picture	Won
Hawaii Film Critics Society	Best Song	Won
Online Film & Television Association	Best Original Song	Won
Denver Film Critics Society	Best Original Song	Nominated
NBP Film Awards	Best Original Song	Nominated
Iowa Film Critics Awards	Best Song	Nominated
DiscussingFilm Critics Awards	Best Original Song	Nominated
International Online Cinema Awards	Best Original Song	Nominated
North Dakota Film Society	Best Original Song	Nominated

Music video

The music video was directed by Kii Arens.^[7] It was uploaded to John's official Vevo account on 13 June 2019.^[8] The video features John and Egerton, with footage of Egerton as John in Rocketman, archival footage of the musician and clips of both John and Egerton recording the song in the studio. It also includes kaleidoscopic animation mixed with album artwork and concert posters from John's heyday.^[9]

The making of the music video was released on 4 July 2019 on John's Vevo account, with John and Taupin discussing the track in a behind-the-scenes video.^[10]

Live performances

"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" was performed by John and Egerton on Paramount Pictures' Rocketman: Live in Concert at the Greek Theatre, in Los Angeles, with the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra on 17 October 2019.^[11]

John performed "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" at the 92nd Academy Awards on 9 February 2020 with a red Yamaha piano and full-band including backing singers in front of a screen with animated graphics to represent the film.^[12]^[13] The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.^[14]

Remix

DJ Purple Disco Machine was responsible for a remix version of music from John and Egerton.^[15] The music was launched on download and streaming platforms on 19 December 2019.^[16] The cover of the remix was illustrated by Erin Goedtel.

Track listing

Digital download^[17]

"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" (Purple Disco Machine Remix) – 3:25

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again"
Chart (2019–2020)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)^[18]	32
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[19]	12
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)^[20]	3

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again"
Chart (2019)	Position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[21]	29

Release history

Release history and formats for "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again"
Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	16 May 2019	Digital download streaming	Virgin EMI Interscope	^[22]
United Kingdom	16 May 2019	Digital download streaming	Virgin EMI Interscope	^[23]

References

^ Kaufman, Gil (16 May 2019). "Elton John & Taron Egerton Release Colorful '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
^ "The Latest: '1917' wins best drama film Golden Globe award". AP NEWS. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
^ Hughes, Hilary (12 January 2020). "'Rocketman,' 'Joker,' 'Wild Rose' Take Home Top Music Prizes at 2020 Critics' Choice Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
^ "2019 Winners". International Press Academy. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
^ Burlingame, Jon (13 January 2020). "Elton John's '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' Rockets to Front of Oscar Songs Pack". Variety. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
^ "Brand-New Song "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" From The Forthcoming Album, Rocketman: Music From The Motion Picture". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
^ "Official Music Video For "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again", From Rocketman: Music from the Motion Picture, Out Now". umusic.ca. Archived from the original on 14 May 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
^ "Elton John, Taron Egerton – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again". 13 June 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020 – via YouTube.
^ Blistein, Jon (13 June 2019). "Watch Elton John's Delightfully Trippy '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
^ "Elton John & Taron Egerton – Making '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again'". 4 July 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020 – via YouTube.
^ "Elton John & Taron Egerton – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again – Live at the Greek Theater". 16 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020 – via YouTube.
^ "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again (Live From The 92nd Annual Academy Awards)". 9 February 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2020 – via YouTube.
^ Unterberger, Andrew (9 February 2020). "Elton John Performs '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' With Full Band at the 2020 Oscars". Billboard. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
^ ""(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from "Rocketman" wins Best Original Song". 11 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020 – via YouTube.
^ ""(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again", de Elton John e Taron Egerton, Ganha Versão Remixada por Purple Disco Machine | Notícias". 20 December 2019.
^ "Elton John – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again – from "Rocketman" / Purple Disco Machine Remix".
^ "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again (From "Rocketman") [Purple Disco Machine Remix] – Single". iTunes Store. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
^ "Elton John & Taron Egerton – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
^ "Elton John Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
^ "Elton John Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
^ "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
^ "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again". Amazon. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
^ "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again". Amazon UK. Retrieved 16 May 2019.

External links

Elton John – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again on YouTube

[1] Kaufman, Gil (16 May 2019). "Elton John & Taron Egerton Release Colorful '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 13 January 2020.

[2] "The Latest: '1917' wins best drama film Golden Globe award". AP NEWS. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.

[3] Hughes, Hilary (12 January 2020). "'Rocketman,' 'Joker,' 'Wild Rose' Take Home Top Music Prizes at 2020 Critics' Choice Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 13 January 2020.

[4] "2019 Winners". International Press Academy. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020.

[5] Burlingame, Jon (13 January 2020). "Elton John's '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' Rockets to Front of Oscar Songs Pack". Variety. Retrieved 13 January 2020.

[6] "Brand-New Song "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" From The Forthcoming Album, Rocketman: Music From The Motion Picture". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 16 May 2019.

[JL-7] "Official Music Video For "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again", From Rocketman: Music from the Motion Picture, Out Now". umusic.ca. Archived from the original on 14 May 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020.

[8] "Elton John, Taron Egerton – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again". 13 June 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020 – via YouTube.

[9] Blistein, Jon (13 June 2019). "Watch Elton John's Delightfully Trippy '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 January 2020.

[10] "Elton John & Taron Egerton – Making '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again'". 4 July 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020 – via YouTube.

[11] "Elton John & Taron Egerton – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again – Live at the Greek Theater". 16 December 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020 – via YouTube.

[12] "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again (Live From The 92nd Annual Academy Awards)". 9 February 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2020 – via YouTube.

[13] Unterberger, Andrew (9 February 2020). "Elton John Performs '(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again' With Full Band at the 2020 Oscars". Billboard. Retrieved 1 March 2020.

[14] ""(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from "Rocketman" wins Best Original Song". 11 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020 – via YouTube.

[15] ""(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again", de Elton John e Taron Egerton, Ganha Versão Remixada por Purple Disco Machine | Notícias". 20 December 2019.

[16] "Elton John – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again – from "Rocketman" / Purple Disco Machine Remix".

[IT-17] "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again (From "Rocketman") [Purple Disco Machine Remix] – Single". iTunes Store. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2020.

[sc_Flanders_Tip_Elton_John_&_Taron_Egerton-18] "Elton John & Taron Egerton – (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 10 February 2020.

[sc_Billboardadultcontemporary_Elton_John-19] "Elton John Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 February 2020.

[sc_Billboarddanceclubplay_Elton_John-20] "Elton John Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 February 2020.

[21] "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved 17 January 2022.

[22] "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again". Amazon. Retrieved 16 May 2019.

[23] "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again". Amazon UK. Retrieved 16 May 2019.

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1980s	"Little Jeannie" (1980) "Sartorial Eloquence (Don't Ya Wanna Play This Game No More?)" (1980) "Dear God" (1980) "Whatever Gets You thru the Night" (1981) "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever" (1981) "Blue Eyes" (1982) "Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)" (1982) "Ball and Chain" (1982) "All Quiet on the Western Front" (1982) "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" (1983) "I'm Still Standing" (1983) "Kiss the Bride" (1983) "Sad Songs (Say So Much)" (1984) "Passengers" (1984) "Who Wears These Shoes? (1984) "Nikita" (1985) "That's What Friends Are For" (1985) "Wrap Her Up" (1985) "Heartache All Over the World" (1986) "Slow Rivers" (1986) "Take Me to the Pilot" (1988) "I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That" (1988) "Town of Plenty" (1988) "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters (Part Two)" (1988) "Through the Storm" (1989) "Healing Hands" (1989) "Sacrifice" (1989)
1990s	"Club at the End of the Street" (1990) "You Gotta Love Someone" (1990) "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (1991) "The One" (1992) "Runaway Train" (1992) "The Last Song" (1992) "Simple Life" (1993) "True Love" (1993) "Shakey Ground" (1994) "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" (1994) "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (1994) "Circle of Life" (1994) "Believe" (1995) "Made in England" (1995) "When the Money's Gone" (1995) "You Can Make History (Young Again)" (1996) "Live Like Horses" (1996) "The Madness of King Scar" (1997) "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" (1997) "Candle in the Wind 1997" (1997) "Written in the Stars" (1999)
2000s	"Someday Out of the Blue" (2000) "I Want Love" (2001) "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" (2002) "Original Sin" (2002) "Are You Ready for Love" (2003) "Ghetto Gospel" (2005) "Electricity" (2005) "The Bridge" (2006) "Joseph, Better You than Me" (2008) "Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer)" (2009)
2010s	"All of the Lights" (2010) "Good Morning to the Night" (2012) "Sad" (2012) "Looking Up" (2015) "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" (2019)
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