It’s Britney, bitch! Britney Spears is finally back with new music! On Friday, the singer released her first new song in two years, Hold Me Closer — an upbeat duet with the legendary Elton John!
Such an iconic way to return! The track is an updated rendition of Elton’s beloved 1972 hit, Tiny Dancer. In a statement about the exciting collaboration, the musician revealed why he thought Brit would make the perfect duet partner, saying per ET: Such high praise, just what she deserves! Related: Britney Says She’s Choosing ‘Happiness’ After Deleting IG Again The 40-year-old pop star was equally happy about making her return to music with Elton, adding: Aw!
LOVE IT!! The music icons first met in 2014 at the 22nd annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party.
The next year, the Crossroads alum took to Twitter to share her desire for a collaboration, but it wasn’t until Elton heard the first cut of Hold Me Closer that he knew Britney had the perfect vocals to make the song extra special, according to a press release for the track.
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