Elton John Wants To Make More Music With Britney Spears
Though there are no plans at the moment, Elton John wants to collaborate with Britney Spears again. In an interview with Variety, the Rocket Man’s manager and husband, David Furnish,…
Recording artist Sir Elton John looks out into the crowd after performing the song “Tiny Dancer” during a stop of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour at Allegiant Stadium on November 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Singer Britney Spears attends the announcement of her new residency, “Britney: Domination” at Park MGM on October 18, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Spears will perform 32 shows at Park Theater at Park MGM starting in February 2019.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesThough there are no plans at the moment, Elton John wants to collaborate with Britney Spears again. In an interview with Variety, the Rocket Man's manager and husband, David Furnish, said, “He would love to work more with her, and actually work in person with her, because she was in L.A. and he was in London and it was recorded that way," he said of their hit collaboration, "Hold Me Closer."
"It was actually my idea because we were talking about people to collaborate with. We talked and said, ‘Wouldn’t this be great to let Britney take a baby step to get her foot[ing] back, and if she wants to continue to go forward, that’s her decision to make.’ She can pick up the phone and speak to Elton about it at any time.”
The duo's “Hold Me Closer” dropped on August 25. The song is a reimagined take on Elton's “Tiny Dancer.” The single marked Spears’ first music release in six years since her Glory album.
Britney isn't only wanted in the music world, but on television, too. Per E! News, Simon Cowell is itching to work with Britney Spears as a fellow judge again on The X Factor, 10 years later. "We spent so long on the phone talking about X Factor before we did it," Cowell said. He added, "There's a side of Britney a lot of people don't know. I mean, I was on the phone to her two or three hours every time. She was super smart, lovely ideas about how to launch someone else's career, which is critical if you're going to be a judge on one of these shows. So I had a fantastic relationship with her."
"If you're watching Britney and we make a show, please come back and do it with me," Simon added. "It would be amazing. I adore her. She really is interesting," he gushed, "and she's so talented."
Britney Spears has produced some of the most iconic pop songs in history. From club bangers to hauntingly beautiful ballads, we love them all. Below, we have ranked her top 10 best songs of all time. Did your favorites make the list?
10. (I Got That) Boom Boom
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesFeaturing the dynamic hip-hop duo that was so popular in the early 2000s, the Ying Yang Twins joined Britney on this hype dance song.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
9. I Love Rock 'N' Roll
Andreas Rentz/Getty ImagesSo many of us heard Britney's pop version of "I Love Rock 'N' Roll" before Joan Jett's 1981 version (sorry not sorry) , and damn, we felt powerful singing along with her angelic voice.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
8. Me Against the Music
Frank Micelotta/Getty ImagesThe Princess (Britney) and Queen (Madonna) of Pop collaborated on this absolute banger in 2003, locking lips at the VMAs that year.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
7. Gimme More
Kevin Winter/Getty Images"Gimme More" was recorded in 2006 during Spears' pregnancy with Jayden. The song may feature racy lyrics, but it's a reference to the public's fascination with Spears's private life.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
6. Everytime
Brenda Chase/Online USA, Inc."Everytime" is a haunting ballad that was paired with an even more unsettling music video — one that seems to depict the mental effects of being hounded by paparazzi and trapped in an unhappy relationship.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
5. Work B---h
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesSuch a perfect song to work out to, 2013's "Work" is one of her best songs in recent years.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
4. Lucky
Ethan Miller/Getty Images"Lucky" (2000) tells a story about a famous pop star named Lucky, who despite seemingly having it all (fame, wealth, beauty) is truly lonely and unhappy on the inside. Looking back now, you can't help but relate the song to the singer's real-life troubles.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
3. I'm a Slave 4 U
Scott Gries/ImageDirectWhen Britney brought out that yellow python at her 2001 MTV VMA performance, it became an iconic moment that went down in music history.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
2. ... Baby One More Time
Brenda Chase/NewsmakersOf course, Britney's debut song deserves a top spot on the list! Coming out in 1998, people still dress up in her iconic schoolgirl outfit for Halloween!
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
1. Toxic
Scott Gries/Getty ImagesThe #1 slot goes to "Toxic," the song that brings out the bad girl in everyone. On a personal note, I remember watching the music video as a young child and feeling the need to change the channel when my parents walked in because it was SO risqué! Delighted to say it is a song that has transcended time and is played to this day.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
