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]
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.