THEunrecognizable with a shaved head, vintage 70s glasses and thick sideburns, Dear Delevingnesurprised everyone by reinterpreting Elton John in a new version of the famous one music video by Step Into Christmas. A transformation that is intended to be a tribute, a brilliant celebration of one of the last great rock stars. The video, released over 50 years after the publication of the original song, sees the model and actress singing alongside a young virtual Elton, giving life to a meeting between generations which thrilled fans old and new.
An idea born from a special meeting
It all started with a meeting at Glastonbury between Elton John and Cara Delevingne. “We talked about how much fun it would be to work together,” the singer said in a press release. The idea of having Cara play a 70s version of Elton came shortly after, immediately finding enthusiasm on both sides. Elton added: “Thank God Cara thought it was a brilliant idea, because the result is fantastic.” The video combines vintage and modern elementswith the model bringing young Elton’s irreverent energy to life, virtually alongside him in the control room of a vintage studio.
Cara Delevingne: «Elton is my idol»
For Delevingne, participating in this project was a dream come true“Elton has always been an idol of mine, and to say that his music has had a profound effect on me is an understatement,” he said. The model joked about the experience, adding: “I wish I could pretend to be Elton every day.” The actress then revealed a bizarre wish: “I hope one day Elton can play me in a biopic about me, when (and if) it ever gets made.”
A Christmas gift for fans
The revisiting of Step Into Christmas it’s not just a nostalgic homage, but a gift celebrating the legacy of Elton John and the artistic versatility of Cara Delevingne. The project was received with enthusiasm, showing how music can continue to unite generations and cultures. Meanwhile, Elton has been teasing fans by announcing that he is working on new musicscheduled for next year.
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