Sir Elton John has revealed his high Christmas songs listing – which incorporates one in all his tracks.
Sir Elton John has revealed his high Christmas songs listing – which incorporates one in all his tracks
The ‘Rocket Man’ singer, 76, unveiled the listing as a part of a festive version of his ‘Rocket Hour’ present on Apple Music.
Elton – whose hits embrace his 1973 ‘Step into Christmas’ smash – introduced on his Instagram forward of the programme: “It’s the Rocket Hour Christmas Particular!
“This yr I’ve chosen an eclectic mixture of outdated and new, ranging festive classics from The Ronettes, Elvis Presley and Greg Lake, to a few of my favorite new Christmas songs and covers from up to date artists together with RAYE, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens, in addition to some lesser-known deep cuts. Hope a few of these make it onto your Christmas playlist these holidays.
“Wishing all my ‘Rocket Hour’ listeners Completely satisfied Holidays and I look ahead to bringing you extra exhibits and the newest new music within the New 12 months! (Christmas tree, star and rocket emojis.)”
Elton added in a message to followers: “This week is a really particular festive version of my Rocket Hour.
“I’m enjoying a few of my favorite Christmas classics, I’m enjoying some Christmas cowl variations from a few of my favorite artists and some festive songs that you just’ve in all probability by no means, ever heard earlier than.
“Be a part of me for a festive Rocket Hour on Apple Music.
Merry Christmas!”
In 2009, Elton and his lyricist Bernie Taupin’s ‘Step into Christmas’ was listed because the ninth-most-played Christmas music of the 2000s within the UK.
He included the music in his listing of really helpful festive hits – presumably in a nod to the truth that in December this yr it was licensed triple platinum by the British Phonographic Trade for gross sales and streams of 1.8 million models.
Elton’s Full ‘Rocket Hour’ Christmas Songs Playlist
Greg Lake – ‘I Consider in Father Christmas’
Elvis Presley – ‘Santa Deliver my Child Again to Me’
Woman In Crimson – ‘Two Queens in a King Measurement Mattress’
Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Have Your self a Merry Little Xmas’
Sufjan Stevens – ‘That Was the Worst Christmas Ever!’.
Raye – ‘O Holy Night time’
James Brown – ‘Santa Claus go Straight to the Ghetto’
Nat King Cole – ‘The Christmas Tune’
Khruangbin – ‘Christmas Time is Right here’
Eels – ‘The whole lot’s Gonna Be Cool This Xmas’
The Waitresses – ‘Christmas Wrapping’
Lead Stomach – ‘On a Christmas Day’
Sleigh Experience – ‘Spike Jones’
Burl Ives – ‘Rudolph the Crimson Nostril Reindeer’
Pretenders – ‘2000 Miles’
The Ronettes – ‘I Noticed Mummy Kissing Santa Claus’
Elton John – ‘Step into Christmas’