Britney Spears is celebrating after returning to music following the release of her Elton John duet ‘Hold Me Closer’.
In a video posted to social media, Spears shared a message with John with a British accent. “Hello Sir Elton John, we are number one in 40 countries. Shit,” he said.
Spears, who said she was in the bathroom while shooting the video, celebrated the song’s release, saying she would “have the best day”.
Sharing the video on his social media account, John said: “Hey Britney! Thanks for this message. You made my day!! We hope everyone has the best day dancing to our song!”
“Hold Me Closer” marks Spears’ first musical release in six years; their previous release was a 2016 album. glory, which was re-released in 2020 with three new songs, and the first since ending its 13-year hiatus. On Friday, the song, a medley of Johnny’s 1971 hit “Tiny Dancer”, his 1992 hit “The One” and 1976’s “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”. 1st place On iTunes in the US, it is also No. 1 in other countries, including England and Australia, as well as No. 1 on Spotify’s “Pop Up” playlist.
Excited by the response to #HoldMeCloser, I wanted to make a happy, fun summer song so I was thrilled when @britneyspears agreed to participate! He is truly an icon, one of the biggest pop stars of all time, and I love him so much. Hope you all like it.” John On twitter Friday.
Ahead of the release of “Hold Me Closer”, Spears thanked John for asking her to join her on the song and expressed that she was “overwhelmed” regarding the collaboration as “a big deal”.
“Okie dokie… my first song in 6 years!!!! How cool to be singing with one of the most elegant men of our time… @eltonjohn! I’m a little overwhelmed… this is very important to me!!! I meditate more and learn that my space is valuable and precious.” Spears On twitter.
In an interview published on Thursday, John discussed working with Spears on the song. “Everyone said they thought I couldn’t sing anymore,” he said. The Guardian. “But I said he was brilliant when he started, so I think he might. And he did, and I was so impressed with him.
Spears’ husband Sam Asgari shared the cover of “Hold Me Closer”, which features childhood photos of Spears and Jon, on his Instagram, writing, “Proud husband moment!” He also shared a music video over the car’s speakers: “I’ve been listening to this all night!” He later shared a screenshot of the iTunes playlist showing “Hold Me Closer” at the top of the list. “Already number 1,” he wrote.
Spears’ return to music was also celebrated by fans online with the hashtag #WelcomeBackBritney on Twitter.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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