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Elton John and Britney Spears drop the second official remix of their chart-topping hit “Hold Me Closer” with world-renowned German producer and DJ Purple Disco Machine. The latest rendition of the global smash hit brings the DJ’s namesake nu-disco and upbeat signature sound to the fan-favorite track. Surprising festivalgoers with the remix during his set at Austin City Limits last week, Purple Disco Machine catapults “Hold Me Closer” to futuristic heights with pulse waves of new-age dance floor beats mixed with deep funk disco infusions. The visualizer is an artistic remix of the original “Hold Me Closer” music video.
As previously announced, three collectible, limited edition CD single formats of “Hold Me Closer” are set for release in November. Each of the three unique discs will feature different artwork, one with the original single sleeve and the remaining two with fan-voted art as the cover. Additionally, each CD will carry a different track list, all with the original “Hold Me Closer” song, with the second track varying between an extended version, the Joel Corry Remix, or the Purple Disco Machine Remix on the remaining two.
Debuting at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, “Hold Me Closer” finds two of the most iconic artists of all time come together for the first time ever on record. As predicted, the song topped the charts providing John with his tenth Top 10 hit and Spears’ first in almost ten years. The song has also climbed to No. 1 in Australia and Canada, No. 3 in the UK, and most notably, No. 1 on iTunes in over 40 countries upon release, with over 88 million global streams. Produced by Andrew Watt, “Hold Me Closer” is a refreshingly contemporary twist on one of Elton John’s most iconic hits, “Tiny Dancer,” that also features elements of other classic songs from his legendary catalog, including “The One” and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.” The official “Hold Me Closer” music video was directed by Tanu Muino.
