Elton John does on phase throughout Global Citizen Live on September 25, 2021 in Paris, France. Marc Piasecki/ GI
Elton John required to social networks to commemorate “Hold Me Closer,” his duet with Britney Spears, being called Billboard visitors’ preferred tune of 2022.
“An enormous thank you to @billboard, its readers and all the fans of ‘Hold Me Closer’ who voted it their favourite song of 2022!!” he created in a genuine Instagram message. “And thank you @britneyspears for your talent and collaboration in making this happen and the incredible @thisiswatt [producer Watt] who shares this success! What an incredible way to kick off the year.”
In the official results of the poll, Sir Elton’s disco-flecked collab with Spears controlled by making virtually 45% of the ballot, adhered to by Wizkid’s “Bad to Me” at 25% and also both Anitta’s “Envolver” and also BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down” with 8% each.
“Hold Me Closer” made the super star his 2nd leading 10 hit of 2022 when it debuted atNo 6 on the Hot 100 back in September, as well as additionally came to be the highest-charting solitary of his profession considering that “Candle in the Wind 1997” after Princess Diana’s fatality. Earlier in 2014, John’s “Cold Heart” duet with Dua Lipa additionally appeared to the leading 10.
Sir Elton ended up out the fiscal year by raking in a tremendous $60 million gross on the 8 last days of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour and also launching his fiercely prepared for performance movie Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium on Disney+. For his really last U.S. performance, the symbol was signed up with onstage by Lipa, in addition to Brandi Carlile and alsoKiki Dee His last U.K. bow is slated to launch this June on the last evening of Glastonbury 2023.
See Elton’s response to find out on the top in Billboard’s tracks of 2022 survey listed below.
Source: billboard.com
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