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www.loudersound.comCore answer: Yes. Taron Egerton sings his own parts in Rocketman, including songs originally by Elton John, with Elton John himself praising his vocal performance. The project intentionally used Egerton’s voice for the on-screen performances, rather than lip-syncing to Elton John’s studio recordings.
Details and context
- Performance basis: The Rocketman filmmakers and Elton John agreed that Egerton would sing the songs himself for the film’s soundtrack and on-screen performances. Elton John publicly expressed that he was impressed with Egerton’s singing and preferred Egerton’s interpretation of his songs.[5][6][8]
- Behind-the-scenes notes: In multiple interviews and behind-the-scenes clips, Taron Egerton is shown singing on set and in studio sessions for Rocketman, and the film’s producers and music team confirm that Egerton’s voice is used for the performances in the film rather than relying on a separate playback voice.[1][4][8]
- Notable soundtrack outcomes: The Rocketman soundtrack features Egerton’s vocal performances of Elton John’s songs, including collaborations with Elton John on new material created for the film’s narrative. Elton John also collaborated on the project and publicly supported the vocal work.[1][5]
- Common questions: Several outlets addressed whether Egerton actually sang in Rocketman, and the consensus in coverage is that he did sing on the record and on-screen, with producers and Elton John affirming the authenticity of his singing.[4][6][8]
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- Example clip: A teaser video released ahead of the film shows Egerton singing Elton John songs, and a music producer confirms that Egerton’s voice is used for the performances. This visual confirmation aligns with later statements from Elton John and the film’s team.[8]
If you’d like, I can pull up more recent interviews or official statements to verify any recent developments or add details about specific tracks Egerton performs in Rocketman.