Elton John: there's five or six different versions of "Hold Me Closer," this is the version Britney chose

[Matiz]

12 minutes ago, IsraeliMatt said:

 It's disappointed me how, IMO, few artists, if any, have been serious dancers since Britney. There was Madonna, then Britney, and I thought someone else would pop up. Guess not. 

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[Puppy]

11 hours ago, MikeHunt said:

I love that he praises her artistry and talent but he makes her seem so weak and all he is doing is charity work to make her feel confident, because he is the one person that can inspire her. And he admits it’s her ear that picked the one version that chose the global hit. 
I respect and like Elton, but the more Britney/family drama there is, the more he lays it on that he’s doing charity work for her and is just tryin to get her to be a confident woman.

Well…doesn’t she kinda need that right now? 

[Pirre]

I need those other versions + I need their collab on I'm still standing 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[Corruptured Colon]

I'm loving all the positive reviews this song is getting, not just from Elton (although "just Elton" is HUGE HUGE HUUUGE) but from the GP and the media! I hope she's able to detach from all the family drama and enjoy her incredible success.

[MikeHunt]

4 minutes ago, Puppy said:

Well…doesn’t she kinda need that right now? 

Sure but I feel like he doesn’t need to explicitly say so. 

[IsraeliMatt]

2 hours ago, Matiz said:

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Thanks for the mention. I haven't paid attention to them at all. I'll watch one of their videos.

[IsraeliMatt]

2 hours ago, MikeHunt said:

Sure but I feel like he doesn’t need to explicitly say so. 

Personally I feel like he doesn't need to beat around the bush. Britney has expressed her emotional perspective several times. It's clear that re-entering the music world will be nerve-wracking for her and that she needs to nurture her confidence. Anyone else would feel the same if they were under a conservatorship for 13 years and 6 years since their last music project. 

[Puppy]

2 hours ago, MikeHunt said:

Sure but I feel like he doesn’t need to explicitly say so. 

Touché 

but at least it’s something.

[halfdressed]

13 hours ago, s&m said:

i already heard it but i was at work that’s why i asked 

Fair enough. It’s hard to imagine the few out of all possible scenarios where it makes sense why someone might be asking this. My bad  

[Lisa88007]

15 hours ago, PaMisMuchachas said:

He hates Janet and Madonna, he always dragged them, I don't see why would he like Britney tbh. 

Because, early in her career, she was considered a singer. He mentions the documentary which shows her early years as a singer, in which her vocal range is solid. I love Janet but she has a very soft voice. And Elton’s beef with Madonna is just personal. 

[s&m]

5 hours ago, halfdressed said:

Fair enough. It’s hard to imagine the few out of all possible scenarios where it makes sense why someone might be asking this. My bad  

no problem 

[jokobish]

22 hours ago, MikeHunt said:

I love that he praises her artistry and talent but he makes her seem so weak and all he is doing is charity work to make her feel confident, because he is the one person that can inspire her. And he admits it’s her ear that picked the one version that chose the global hit. 
I respect and like Elton, but the more Britney/family drama there is, the more he lays it on that he’s doing charity work for her and is just tryin to get her to be a confident woman.

I feel the sameeee way

[plam]

Not just UK, but the whole world is rooting for Britney! She deserves all the best and all the happiness and positivity in the world! Luv u, Britney and always will no matter what!

[BrittonJeanSpears]

On 9/6/2022 at 7:51 AM, PaMisMuchachas said:

He hates Janet and Madonna, he always dragged them, I don't see why would he like Britney tbh. 

Because Britney is nice? I can't speak for Janet, but Madonna is known to be rude and a diva.

It isn't solely about the music.

[BrittonJeanSpears]

16 hours ago, MikeHunt said:

Sure but I feel like he doesn’t need to explicitly say so. 

I feel like he does. Britney was left at a point where she felt worthless. We need people like Elton to metaphorically grab her by the shoulders and shake her awake! She is a legend, and she needs to be reminded of that.

Besides, Elton is in his what? 60's? 70's? We all know that generation can be a bit more bl**t than they'd like. So yeah, maybe it's coming off a bit as "we have to protect poor Britney, she's fragile and needs a confidence boost", but it's literally that? I mean, in the past three months she's: suffered a miscarriage, almost got attacked at her wedding, was dragged by her CHILDREN on international television. It's a miracle she's not in her bed stuffing herself with Hagen Daaz, I know I would be.

[Lmfc1993]

I don't know why I know some of those version will come to light in order to make the song Number #1. 

I don't know how people here said that he's doing charity, I think he's not, he's helping a friend, that's different. He recognize he's been in a low stage during her addiction problems and just as he recover from that he's willing to help others artist to find her way again. I think he's helping britney into the music again, and he wanted that she feel confortable with what she's doing right now he speaks a lot of him.

[ToxicMadLove]

Don’t get me wrong, I’m streaming. However, I always hated Tiny Dancer and wish she would have been on a different song. Literally any of his others besides tiny dancer. The lyrics are cringe. 

[BrittonJeanSpears]

14 minutes ago, ToxicMadLove said:

Don’t get me wrong, I’m streaming. However, I always hated Tiny Dancer and wish she would have been on a different song. Literally any of his others besides tiny dancer. The lyrics are cringe. 

I still want Crocodile Rock, but can you imagine Britney slaying the hell out of "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"?

[ToxicMadLove]

8 minutes ago, BrittonJeanSpears said:

I still want Crocodile Rock, but can you imagine Britney slaying the hell out of "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"?

Yassss I mean, I’d even love Bennie and the Jets. Rocket man. Anything but Tiny Dancer. I just never liked it. Lol. I did buy HMC and stream but it’s not my fav

[tarotx]

25 minutes ago, ToxicMadLove said:

Don’t get me wrong, I’m streaming. However, I always hated Tiny Dancer and wish she would have been on a different song. Literally any of his others besides tiny dancer. The lyrics are cringe. 

A chunk of the Lyrics of Hold me closer is from the One.