As a big Ryan Adams fan, I tend to spend a lot of time revisiting his albums and the plethora of high-quality live bootlegs I’ve come into over the years. While some have been burned by Adams in concert, I’m lucky in that I’ve only been wowed by the man. Around 2001, Adams acquired the friendship and admiration of Sir Elton John. I grew up coveting my parents Elton John records, so it was cool to see the musical worlds collide. Above, Elton does one of my favorite Adams penned tunes, “Oh My Sweet Carolina.”

Below, you can (and should) download Ryan Adams delightful take on Elton John’s “Rocket Man” from The Blue Note in Columbia, MO.

MP3: Ryan Adams + Leona Naess – “Rocket Man” (Elton John) [Live, 12/3/2001]