Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
“Mother is coming”: Britney Spears fans react to star’s musical comeback
Britney Spears is making her long-awaited return to music by collaborating with Elton John on a brand new song. Few details are known about the track beyond it being called Hold Me Closer, though it has been widely speculated to be a new version of John’s 1971 single Tiny Dancer.
Rumours of the two working together have been circulating since July, though the first confirmation came on 8 August when Elton posted an image of a rose and a rocket emoji alongside the “#HoldMeCloser” hashtag.
Hold Me Closer is set to mark Britney’s first release since Judge Brenda Penny freed her from the conservatorship that was first imposed on her in 2008.
There were two branches to the arrangement – one which focused on her estate and financial affairs and one that dealt with her as a person.
