Bernie Taupin's First Solo Album in Almost 40 Years, The Sea Has No Mercy, Out Friday, Oct. 23

Bernie Taupin, Elton John's longtime lyricist, releases his first solo album in almost 40 years, The Sea Has No Mercy, on Friday, Oct. 23, on Vertigo Records/MCA Nashville, according to Billboard. Frank Liddell produced the record. Brandi Carlile sings on "Come on California." Taupin's Grand Ole Opry debut is scheduled for Nov. 7.