Elton John & Britney Spears Hold Me Closer (audio) Apr 2026

Released on August 26, 2022, "Hold Me Closer" is a high-profile dance-pop collaboration between Elton John and Britney Spears, marking her return to music. Produced by Andrew Watt and Cirkut, the track mashes up elements of "Tiny Dancer," "The One," and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart". The song debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, achieving top-ten status for Spears across four consecutive decades. For more information on the production, read the story on Billboard . Hold Me Closer (Elton John and Britney Spears song)