Rufus Wainwright's new single 'Heading For Home' features John Legend

The Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright has dropped a new single, 'Heading For Home,' complete with its own music video. The 2-time Grammy Award nominated singer's song also features the American singer-songwriter John Legend.

“John Legend has arguably one of the most beautiful voices in the world and listening to him singing is a pure joy,” says Rufus Wainwright.

“I am now one of the few who can say that it can get even better, and that is when you sing with him. Thank you for coming on this folk journey with me and singing Peggy Seeger’s ‘Heading For Home’ with me. It was an effortless flight, an elegant glide, a fulfilling soar, not just a mere walk home.”

"I've been a fan of Rufus for quite some time," John Legend added. "It was a true joy to sing with him on this beautiful song."

My next single "Heading For Home," featuring the incredibly talented @johnlegend, will be available for your listening pleasure on Tuesday, April 11th. I am beyond excited to share this song with you all, as it's been a labor of love and a true representation of my passion for… pic.twitter.com/l2Bb039NXY

— Rufus Wainwright (@rufuswainwright) April 7, 2023

The collaborative single is a part of Folkocracy, Wainwright's upcoming 15-track album set to release in just a couple months on June 2nd. Produced by Mitchell Froom, a long-time collaborator, the album will feature his friends and family, including Brandi Carlile, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, Madison Cunningham, and more.

Speaking on Folkocracy, Wainwright adds that “The older I get, the more I appreciate how valuable my folk knowledge is, to have had it ingrained in me as a child."

“I’m from a bona fide folkocracy who mixed extensively with other folkocracies such as the Seegers and the Thompsons. I spun off into opera and pop. Now I’m back where it all began.”

The premiere of 'Heading For Home's' video on YouTube features footage of the two, plus Wainwright's band, recording the single in the studio. It adds a heartfelt charm to the already comforting single.

Thrilled to announce that tickets for my upcoming Folkocracy tour are on sale now! I can't wait to share these songs with you in person. ❤️

(Tickets for New Jersey go on sale tomorrow at 10am local time)

Purchase tickets here:https://t.co/4l0U7zpNMl pic.twitter.com/A8MOJewPi7

— Rufus Wainwright (@rufuswainwright) March 9, 2023

Joining Wainwright as a part of the band are special guests Chaka Khan, Van Dyke Parks, Susanna Hoffs, Lucy Wainwright Roche, and Richard Parks.

The single also comes with the announcement that Rufus Wainwright will be playing Cheltenham Jazz Festival and Cambridge Folk Festival this summer as stops on his worldwide Folkocracy Tour. The tour is kicking off in August, simultaneously celebrating his new album, the 25th anniversary of his self-titled debut album, and the 20th anniversary of Want One.

'Heading For Home' is now available on all streaming platforms.

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