DEF LEPPARD's POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME Drastic Symphonies Version Features Emm Gryner

Monday, 8th May 2023

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Def Leppard's new Drastic Symphonies version of Pour Some Sugar On Me features Emm Gryner and will be issued as a single.

The new album Drastic Symphonies will be released on Friday 19th May.

The album will feature 16 classic Def Leppard songs reworked and reimagined with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios in London.

The first single 'Animal' was released the same day and the new version of Hysteria followed on 5th May.

PSSOM Stripped Version/Emm Gryner

The Stripped Version of 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' has now been revealed to feature Emm Gryner on piano and vocals.

Emm revealed the news on her website on 27th April saying the - album "and single" come out 19th May.

This suggests a full promo video or a visualiser video will be released on 19th May.

The two songs so far were Instant Grat tracks so no separate release for a single with cover artwork is likely.

Emm has recorded new vocals and piano with Joe also recording new vocals for this updated version.

Emm becomes the second female vocalist to duet with Joe on a Def Leppard track after Alison Krauss' appearance on two songs for the 'Diamond Star Halos' album.

Classic Rock Review

This version has also been mentioned in a new review by Classic Rock magazine.

This month's edition also features full page adverts for the album, tour and the Definitely book.

The book is also reviewed and gets good reviews mostly for the older material inside it from the 70s/80s.

Cover Of A Cover

The original version of 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' by Emm Gryner was released in 2001 and included on her album 'Girl Versions' and also on the 2012 'The Best Of Emm Gryner'.

Joe mentioned it online at the time and that the rest of the band had heard it and were "drooling".

This will be the first time the band has effectively covered a cover of their own song.

Listen to Emm's own recording below.

Emm released her new album 'Business & Pleasure' on 14th April including the singles 'Jack' and 'Burn The Boats'.

Joe and Emm's album project (said to be in the style of David Bowie's 'Hunky Dory' album) from around ten years ago still shows no sign of a release.

Visit the Tour News section. For more news on future tour plans.

Visit the Album News section for more news on new music (based on band member quotes).

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Emm Gryner Def Leppard News - 27th April 2023

"Emm’s cover version of “Pour Some Sugar On Me” which originally appeared on her Juno-nominated album “Girl Versions” is a feature track on Def Leppard’s upcoming “Drastic Symphonies” album, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra."

"A new re-recorded version of the song features Emm on piano and vocal, and Joe Elliott on vocals. The album and single come out May 19th."

Read the news story on Emm's official website.

Classic Rock Magazine Drastic Symphonies Album - May 2023 Review Quotes

Pour Some Sugar On Me (Stripped Version)

"It turns out that what 'works best' is a moveable feast."

"Drastic Symphonies works best when there's re-invention: Pour Some Sugar On Me is one of several tracks for which Joe Elliott has re-done his vocals."

"Now, it's a snail's-paced duet with Emm Gryner (of both Leppard support act Trapper and David Bowie's band)."

"Once lascivious - even when the band played it with Taylor Swift - Elliott and Gryner turn it inside out, and the version here is a rueful lament."

New Single - Hysteria (feat. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

01 - Hysteria - 5:54 - Amazon - (MP3)

Producer - Def Leppard/Ronan McHugh/Nick Patrick
Mixer - Ronan McHugh
Release Date - 5th May 2023

Buy 'Drastic Symphonies' Online

Amazon - 1CD
Amazon - 1CD/Blu-ray
Amazon - 2LP Regular Vinyl
Amazon - MP3

Drastic Symphonies (feat. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - Tracklisting

01 - Turn To Dust - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 5:29
02 - Paper Sun - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 5:33
03 - Animal - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 4:03
04 - Pour Some Sugar On Me (Stripped Version) - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Emm Gryner) - 5:26
05 - Hysteria - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 5:56
06 - Love Bites - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 6:41
07 - Goodbye For Good This Time - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 4:26
08 - Love - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 3:55
09 - Gods Of War - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 6:45
10 - Angels (Can't Help You Now) - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 4:58
11 - Bringin' On The Heartbreak - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 4:33
12 - Switch 625 - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 3:04
13 - Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 4:55 - (Bonus Track)
14 - Too Late For Love - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 5:37
15 - When Love & Hate Collide - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - 4:16
16 - Kings Of The World - (Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - 6:19

Producer - Def Leppard/Ronan McHugh/Nick Patrick
Mixer - Ronan McHugh
Record Label - Universal Music Recordings/Bludgeon Riffola
Total Time - 82 mins
Release Date - 19th May 2023

Def Leppard (with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - Drastic Symphonies - SHM-CD 1CD Version (Japan)

Def Leppard Drastic Symphonies - Product Description (Translated)

"Co-starring work with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, one of London's leading orchestras."

"London's leading orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Def Leppard have teamed up to dramatically reconstruct the songs Def Leppard has released in the past, making it more spectacular and lively than ever."

"In this work, not only Def Leppard's super famous songs, but also the original tape sound sources of hidden masterpieces are played with the performance of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra."

"New vocals and guitars have also been added, which complement the beautiful orchestral arrangements. There are also several passages in which Joe Elliott sings a duet with his younger self."

"The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra recorded at Abbey Road Studios on March 22, 2022. The album was produced by Def Leppard, Ronan McHugh, and Nick Patrick (producers of the album with Elvis, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, Buddy Holly and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and other orchestras)."

"Arranged by Eric Goffain (Neil Diamond, Ryan Adams, Christina Aguilera)"

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