Britney Spears collaborates with Elton John to return with 'Hold me closer', her first song in six years.
Britney Spears has been through an ordeal in plain sight these last few years. Her fans even feared for her life, due to the suffering she has experienced because of a family that has had her little less than kidnapped. But now she is beginning to be the same as before. After winning the trial that freed her from the conservatorship that prevented her from working, today she returns to the record business in style and accompanied by a pop god like Elton John.
The title of the song, 'Hold me closer', says it all: Britney needs love, and Sir Elton has been there to help her find it. The track brings together two of the most iconic artists of all time for the first time, in a collaboration that began in 2014, when the pair first met at the foundation's 22nd annual Academy Awards party. Elton John against AIDS.
A subsequent tweet in 2015 from Britney Spears professing her love for Elton's 1971 classic 'Tiny Dancer' sparked the idea of the Elton collaboration, and the stars finally aligned this summer. After hearing the first cut of the single earlier this summer, Elton John knew that Britney's instantly recognizable voice was the perfect touch to bring the song to life. Elton contacted Britney directly and she immediately said yes. The result, 'Hold me Closer', is born with the aspiration of being the song of the summer and is also the first release of new Britney Spears material since 2016.
Elton John has commented on his collaboration with the singer: I am absolutely delighted to have had the opportunity to work with Britney Spears; she really is an icon, one of the greatest pop stars of all time and she sounds amazing on this record. I love her very much and I am delighted with what we have created together. Says Britney Spears: "I was so honored when the incredible Sir Elton John asked me to join him on one of his most iconic songs. We are so excited for fans to hear it! Thank you, Elton, for having me! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you and your legendary mind."
This surprise treat for Elton John and Britney Spears fans all around is delivered by Andrew Watt, putting a reviving contemporary twist on one of Elton John's most famous hits, 'Tiny Dancer,' while likewise highlighting components of other exemplary tunes. from his unbelievable index, including 'The One' and 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart'.
Elton John himself presented the song by surprise three days ago, and in a really curious way. In a restaurant in the French city of Cannes, the artist surprised diners by approaching the DJ booth that entertained the premises. Suddenly the notes of 'Hold me closer' began to sound and after exclaiming "hey, this is Britney Spears and Elton John, here we go!", he began to sing the lyrics to the applause of his audience, who was also able to enjoy a small version of 'Cold Heart' that he recorded with Dua Lipa.
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