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Britney Spears and Elton John’s duet is here and fans can’t stop crying: ‘A moment in history’

Britney Spears and Elton John

Britney Spears and Elton John. (Michael Kovac/Getty Images for EJAF)

It’s official – Britney Spears is back and better than ever as she drops her much-anticipated duet with Elton John, “Hold Me Closer”.

The new single is a remix of Elton John’s 1971 hit single “Tiny Dancer” and his 1992 song “The One”, with a sprinkling of his “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”.

It marks Britney’s return to music six years after her last studio album Glory and nine months after her conservatorship ended.

The song is already dominating the charts, hitting number one on iTunes in 18 countries including the UK and USA. 
Lil Nas X has captured the mood of Britney fans everywhere by wearing a Britney shirt in a show of excitement for the new song dropping.

Lil Nas X wears Britney Spear t shirt

Lil Nas X wears a Britney Spears T-shirt. (Lil Nas X/Instagram)

Speaking to The Guardian about Britney’s long-awaited return, Elton said: “Everyone was saying they don’t think she can sing any more. But I said, she was brilliant when she started so I think she can. And she did it, and I was so thrilled with what she did.”

He added: “I’m so excited to be able to do it with her because if it is a big hit, and I think it may be, it will give her so much more confidence than she’s got already and she will realise that people actually love her and care for her and want her to be happy.”

Elton is not the only champion in Britney’s life, with her producer Andrew Watt saying: “She’s unbelievable at layering her voice and doubling, which is one of the hardest things to do. She really pushed herself, vocally. 

“Sometimes when you produce, the greatest thing in the world you can do is say nothing, so I just let her do her thing.”

And in a poignant moment, Britney’s attorney during her conservatorship battle told PageSix: “No one should be surprised that her first foray is a smash success. As I’ve said all along, Britney is a brilliant artist and iconic person. 

“She’s been through a lot. Regardless of what she chooses to do next, if anything, I am so very proud of her.”

This song marks an ode to Britney Spears’ freedom and creative control, and fans are raving both about the awesome beat and vocals and the importance of this moment in the pop artist’s life. 

“This is A MOMENT in history witnessing Britney’s artistry after overcoming hardships. It’s nice to see the focus is on her craft instead of her personal life which she has always preferred,” one fan wrote on Twitter.

Mostly, fans were just ready to listen to Britney sing her heart out. “Wait #HoldMeCloser is a while f***ing BOP. I truly wasn’t sure if I’d ever hear new Britney Spears vocals. Thank you queen,” one person tweeted. 

While another simply put what we are all thinking: “It’s perfect.”

Britney Spears was freed from her 13-year conservatorship in November last year, meaning the star could once again take control of her finances, career and personal life.

Welcome back Britney, we’ve missed you. 

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