The soundtrack version
of "Hello Hello," the slow-tempo pop ditty written by John and Bernie
Taupin for the upcoming animated film "Gnomeo & Juliet," only features
the Rocket Man, while the rendition including Lady Gaga is only in the movie.
A
spokeswoman for Buena Vista Records confirmed the duet is only in the film and
wouldn't be released on radio. John said that he asked Gaga to join him for the
song last year after she performed at a charity benefit at his home in England.
Their collaboration could end up on her upcoming album, "Born This
Way," though it's unlikely because the duo aren't labelmates. A spokesman
for Interscope, Lady Gaga's label, declined to comment. Gaga is expected to
perform the title track from "Born This Way" on Feb. 13 at the
Grammys, the same awards show where John joined Lady Gaga last year for a
mash-up of her "Speechless" and his "Your Song."
John said
he's heard "Born This Way" and called it "the song that will
wipe 'I Will Survive' off the map." Lady Gaga released the song's lyrics
on Twitter last week. "Gnomeo & Juliet" is scheduled to debut
Feb. 11. The soundtrack is set for release Feb. 8.
