Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt on creating "I Played the Fool" for HBO's "Rooster" theme song
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Clayton Davis
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Summary
Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) and Andrew Watt collaborated on "I Played the Fool," the theme song for HBO's new series "Rooster" starring Steve Carell. The connection came through Elton John, who broke a 35-year rule by giving Stipe's number to Watt. The song was written specifically for the show's opening title sequence, requiring roughly 30-45 seconds of music. Stipe and Watt discuss their creative process, the influence of Elton John's introduction, and their hopes for an Emmy nomination.
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· 2 pulledHe gave my number to Andrew Watt, who texted me and said, 'I have an idea.'
I have known Elton John for more than 35 years. In all that time, he had never once given my personal phone number to anyone, especially a musician.
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