1988 Olivia Newton-John – The Rumour (US:#62)
The Rumour was a single by Olivia Newton-John from the The Rumour album, It was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, features backing vocals and piano by John, and was a Number One single in Finland.
Note: The liner notes tells that Jerry Hey & Co did horns on the title track The Rumour. He did the arrangement but didn’t reach the record. The cover was already printed at that time. (Confirmed by Jerry Hey himself)
Album

The Rumour is an album released by Olivia Newton-John in August 1988. The title track was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, features backing vocals and piano by John, and was a Number One single in Finland. The album featured the singles “The Rumour”, “Can’t We Talk It Over in Bed” (later covered by […]
Musicians
Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
Drums (programming) | James Newton-Howard |
Drums | Carlos Vega |
Piano | Elton John |
Guitar | Davey Johnstone |
Keyboards | James Newton-Howard |
Synthesizer | James Newton-Howard |
Percussion | Lenny Castro |
Background Vocals | Elton John |
Background Vocals | Bruce Roberts |
Vocals | Olivia Newton-John |
Produced By
Elton John
James Newton Howard
Songwiters
Elton John
Bernie Taupin
Charts
US:#62
UK:# –