Two of the biggest pop icons of their time have teamed up for a joint piece of music: Since Friday, August 26, 2022, “Hold Me Closer” has been a duet by Elton John and Britney Spears, which is remarkable in several ways . For one, it’s the first release from ’00s pop icon Spears in six long years – and for another, it’s a tribute to one of Elton John’s biggest hits, “Tiny Dancer,” while also including tracks from “The One” and ” Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” flowed into the danceable remake.
Elton John: “I love her more than anything”
“I’m so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Britney Spears,” Elton John said on the release, adding, “She’s an absolute icon and one of the biggest pop stars of all time. Most importantly, she just sounds great on this recording. I love them more than anything and I am thrilled with what we have created together.”
Britney Spears is bathing in happiness
Britney Spears is quoted as saying: “It was a tremendous honor to be asked by Sir Elton John to record one of his iconic songs with him. We’re both so excited that the fans are finally getting to hear it. Thanks Elton for letting me be there! I’m so grateful to have had this opportunity – to work with you and a legendary spirit!”
The two stars got to know each other in 2014: like every year, Elton John organized an AIDS gala in West Hollywood after the Oscars, where Spears was also a guest at the time. A few months later, Spears tweeted how much she meant to the classic “Tiny Dancer” – after all, the idea for the collaboration was born.
+++This article first appeared on musikexpress.de+++
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