Joe Biden hasn’t had anything to say so far about Donald Trump’s big win at the Iowa caucuses last night, but when it comes to Elton John, the man in the White House was ebullient this morning.
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Elton John has unveiled his favourite festive songs of 2023.The legendary singer-songwriter shared his selection as part of a Christmas edition of his Rocket Hour show on Apple Music.The list included his own 1973 festive hit ‘Step Into Christmas’ along with seasonal songs and covers by Elvis, RAYE and Phoebe Bridgers.Taking to his official Instagram account, ahead of the show he wrote: “It’s the Rocket Hour Christmas Special! This year I have selected an eclectic mix of old and new, ranging festive classics from The Ronettes, Elvis Presley and Greg Lake, to some of my favourite new Christmas songs and covers from contemporary artists including RAYE, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens, as well as some lesser-known deep cuts.
Hope some of these make it onto your Christmas playlist these holidays.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)“Wishing all my Rocket Hour listeners Happy Holidays and I look forward to bringing you more shows and the latest new music in the New Year!”Elton John’s top Christmas tracks of 2023 are:Greg Lake – ‘I Believe In Father Christmas’
Elvis Presley – ‘Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me’
Girl In Red – ‘Two Queens In A King Size Bed’
Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Xmas’
Sufjan Stevens – ‘That Was The Worst Christmas Ever!
Raye – ‘O Holy Night’
James Brown – ‘Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto’
Nat King Cole – ‘The Christmas Song
Khruangbin – ‘Christmas Time Is Here’
Eels – ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Cool This Xmas’
The Waitresses – ‘Christmas Wrapping’
Lead Belly – ‘On A Christmas Day’
Sleigh Ride – ‘Spike Jones’
Burl Ives – ‘Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer’
Pretenders – ‘2000 Miles’
The Ronettes – ‘I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus’
Elton John – ‘Step Into Christmas’It comes after he previously shared
Joe Biden hasn’t had anything to say so far about Donald Trump’s big win at the Iowa caucuses last night, but when it comes to Elton John, the man in the White House was ebullient this morning.
Emmy Award Monday night.The “Tiny Dancer” hitmaker emerged victorious in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category for his Disney+ special, “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.”While the icon wasn’t in attendance at the Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater to accept his award due to a knee injury, his husband David Furnish, and the special’s executive producer Ben Winston picked up the award on his behalf.“I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight,” the “Rocket Man” singer said in a statement.“The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world.”The Brit also thanked everyone who has supported him throughout his glittering career, saying, “Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives.”“Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, I am incredibly grateful,” he added.Furnish revealed that his famous hubby “screamed out loud” when he found out about his Emmys win.“We FaceTimed him. We woke him up in the middle of the night,” he shared.
Elton John has achieved EGOT status after being awarded a statue at the Emmys 2024 last night (January 15).The 75th Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California yesterday, and were hosted by actor, comedian and presenter Anthony Anderson.John won the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) award for his concert film Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium, which was live-streamed on Disney+ in November 2022. The project captured the legendary artist’s final North American date on his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour.The musician was unable to attend last night’s ceremony as he is recovering from a knee injury.
Elton John just became an EGOT winner!
Zack Sharf Digital News Director The prestigious EGOT club just got a new member: Elton John. The music icon officially became an EGOT winner at the 2023 Emmys when his Disney+ special, “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium,” took home the award for outstanding variety special. “I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight,” John said in a statement.
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