Elton John and Britney Spears release the acoustic version of their chart-topping smash hit record, “Hold Me Closer.” The latest rendition offers a stripped-down, piano version of the song showcasing Britney’s vocal abilities.
Accompanying the song release is a beautiful music video featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Nathan Chen ice skating to a routine he choreographed himself captivating emotion in every frame. The seeds of collaboration between the duo began in 2019 when Chen first incorporated the music legends’ songs into his free skate program after his choreographer saw the Oscar-winning motion-picture “Rocketman.” A lifelong fan of Elton John, Chen decided to use his Elton-John-inspired program for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, where he secured the Gold Medal for his show-stopping performance. Following his Olympic triumph, Chen and fellow ice-skating stars attended one of John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour performances in Charlotte, North Carolina where Elton surprised him with a surprise congratulatory shout-out from the stage on his well-deserved gold.
Produced by Andrew Watt, “Hold Me Closer” is a refreshingly contemporary twist on one of Elton John’s most iconic hits, “Tiny Dancer,” that also features elements of other classic songs from his legendary catalog, including “The One” and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”