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

[ICouldntThinkOfOne]

On 9/6/2022 at 10:41 AM, 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.

Britney is very openly talking about her struggles from the conservatorship. While Elton cannot talk about conservatorship, he can talk about his struggles as an alcoholic in the public eye, and an openly gay man long before it was socially accepted as it today. There is a comradery to their fame, and Britney has said that she wanted support from those at her level.

Elton has praised her as a person and artist, while recognising their similarities. He has nothing but love for her. If he's uplifting her by praising her talents, what's the harm?

[GlitterSlayDExhaleHI]

9 hours ago, jokobish said:

I feel the sameeee way

 

2 hours 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. 

Perspective differences is all. I don’t think this seems like charity work at all. I think his mindset aligns with Stan’s more than you realize. He knows her potential. He knows she’s been through hell 10 times over. He knows she more shy and reserved than ever. He is helping her break down some of her fears and insecurities and is reinvigorating her. I’m all for it. I do get what you’re saying, but I don’t see it that way at all. And non stans DEFINITELY aren’t analyzing things like we are. So there’s nothing to worry about. This is all good. 

[Matou]

I miss this one !

5 or 6 versions changes

For the haters of this version, are you hating Britney now ?

[ToxicMadLove]

3 hours ago, tarotx said:

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

 

I know but I loathe the tiny dancer portion. It’s 3 of his songs into one which is meh. Having tiny dancer in it kills it for me

[Guest]

He doesn't sound like charity work... Sounds like love and friendship. 

Everyone feels for her; he was learning about the con too, but he was in a position to do something and he did.

Win win for both with success. I didn't know much of him (Diana tribute was nice) but he seems a nice kind person. He had an interview with an indigenous singer  from other lands where he said he learnt s lot from music from other cultures 

Looks to me like he is just positive and kind towards other artists

[DontNeedAReasonWhy]

On 9/6/2022 at 4:58 AM, DontNeedAReasonWhy said:

Legend 🚀🌹 ‘s

Well she chose a great one 

[davidspears]

I can't believe there has not been an official remix for this yet!

[amiro1989]

It’s a fairly usual thing in the music industry. Artists go through several versions of a song, which could be just different mixes really.

[Richie]

idc what y'all say the final version sounds like a hit!!! I know we as fans love to hear britneys vocals more clear but let's hope one day she does it live and we'll get to hear it clearly 

 

plus I trust her instinct, she knows what's good 

[AP4]

On 9/6/2022 at 3:58 AM, PaMisMuchachas said:

I was interested to see if Elton ever spoke of her before, so I googled and this what i found:

He fell in my eyes. Very opportunistic of him to work with her now. 

Cut him some slack he used to be team JT he’s just finally on the right side now haha 

[bas che]

I WANT ALL 5 VERSIONS

[bitbitboi]

On 9/6/2022 at 6:41 AM, 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 know what you mean, and I thought the same thing for a second, and it's good that we're paying attention to words and discourse because that's how we interpret and shape reality, but I honestly think that Elton is being nice and has done something commendable. Sometimes, we do need help. I think Britney needs it, at least right now. She could do it all by herself, yes, but that would be a different journey, more lonely and less rich. Also, we all need to be loved and appreciated, but for that to happen we also have to accept that love and help.