American singer Britney Spears made her musical comeback on Friday, releasing a duet with Elton John, her first new material in six years and following the end of her 13-year tenure last year.
the 40 year old ‘Toxic’ Y ‘Womanizer’ hitmaker has been kidding “Hold me closer”a club dance remake of John’s song from 1971 ‘Little Dancer’posting their artwork in the run up to release.
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“Okie dokie… my first song in 6 years. It’s great that she’s singing with one of the most classic men of our time,” Spears wrote in a tweet this week.
“I’m a bit overwhelmed… it’s a big problem for me!”
Fans welcomed the new song, with the hashtag #WelcomeBackBritney trending on Twitter. Hours after its release, the song topped the US and UK iTunes charts.
Okie dokie… my first song in 6 years 🎶!!!! It’s pretty cool that I’m singing with one ofthe most classic men of our time… @eltonofficial 🚀!!!! I’m a bit overwhelmed…it’s a big deal for me! I am meditating more 🧘🏼♀️ and learning that my space is valuable and precious!!!
— Britney Spears 🌹🚀 (@britneyspears) August 25, 2022
In November, Spears, who rose to fame as a teenager with her 1998 chart debut ‘Drink one more time’she was released from a legal guardianship that had controlled her personal life and finances for 13 years.
His father, Jamie Spears, who had sought the court-imposed settlement in 2008, was removed as guardian in September. He said that her only goal was to help her daughter rehabilitate her career after she suffered a mental health problem in 2007 and that she always acted in her best interest.
In December, Spears noted that she was not yet ready to make music again. Her last studio album was from 2016.
‘Glory’.
A press release for “Hold me closer”which also has elements of Elton John’s songs ‘The only’ Y “Don’t go breaking my heart”said the two singers first met in 2014. A year later, Spears tweeted her love for ‘Little Dancer’igniting the idea of a collaboration.
“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,” he said.
Earlier this week, John previewed the song at a restaurant in the south of France, singing along to the delight of diners.
“I am absolutely delighted to have had the opportunity to work with Britney Spears,” he said.
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“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.”
