Britney is back!
On Friday morning, Britney Spears fans rejoiced as the singer released her first music in six years.
The pop star, 40, collaborated with music legend Elton John for the catchy dance track Hold Me Closer.
The track, which was produced by Andrew Watt, uses Elton’s 1971 hit Tiny Dancer as the skeleton and adds elements from his songs The One and Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.
Speaking about his collab with Britney, Elton said: “She truly is an icon, one of the all-time great pop stars and she sounds amazing on this record. I love her dearly and am delighted with what we’ve created together.”
Britney added of the duet: “I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to work with you and your legendary mind.”
Hold Me Closer has already reached #1 on iTunes in the US and UK, and fans have been reacting to the song on Twitter.
One wrote: “I am equal parts shaking my ass & crying to Hold Me Closer. What a beautiful thing Elton is doing, and what a gift to have Britney back on such a joyous, nostalgic record. One of 2022’s great pop music moments.”
Another tweeted: “no but Hold Me Closer NEEDS to be a hit! we NEED to help remind Britney Spears of who she is and what she has done for pop music and so many of us around the world.. this makes me so emotional.”
Check out more reactions below:
I am equal parts shaking my ass & crying to Hold Me Closer. What a beautiful thing Elton is doing, and what a gift to have Britney back on such a joyous, nostalgic record. One of 2022’s great pop music moments.
— nic kelly (@nicwkelly) August 26, 2022
no but Hold Me Closer NEEDS to be a hit! we NEED to help remind Britney Spears of who she is and what she has done for pop music and so many of us around the world.. this makes me so emotional😭 pic.twitter.com/L4D06irO6T
— KingSpears (@godkneebitch) August 25, 2022
Hold Me Closer represents Britney joining Elton John at a moment when she’s with no confidence, but he took her hand and showed that she is actually ready to take her place back. 🌹🚀 #HoldMeCloser @britneyspears @eltonofficial pic.twitter.com/nwESx2L2Yc
— Rafael de Almeida (@rafaeldealmeida) August 26, 2022
Britney said she was singing background on Hold Me Closer but she’s literally all I hear. WE WON! Thank you Britney! We don’t deserve you. @britneyspears #HoldMeCloser
— TV Tweets (@TVTweets2022) August 26, 2022
I just heard Hold me Closer and it’s AMAZING!! Im listening on repeat! @britneyspears You sound incredible!! You are still an ICON! You sound amazing!!! Better than ever! You are still the legendary Ms Britney Spears!!
— Ashley Erin (@Ashleyness1985) August 26, 2022
@britneyspears we are so fucking proud of you. With Hold Me Closer you show to the world how strong and fierce you are. This is an amazing song that we can’t stop listening. And you know how we feel right now: give us more ♥️🇧🇷 love you always. Thanks @eltonofficial #HoldMeCloser pic.twitter.com/aXyJRr0EEQ
— Rafael de Almeida (@rafaeldealmeida) August 26, 2022
