These are Elton John’s favorite Christmas songs of 2023
Elton John has unveiled his favorite festive songs of 2023.
The legendary singer-songwriter shared his choice as a part of a Christmas version of his Rocket Hour present on Apple Music.
The record included his personal 1973 festive hit ‘Step Into Christmas’ together with seasonal songs and covers by Elvis, RAYE and Phoebe Bridgers.
Taking to his official Instagram account, forward of the present he wrote: “It’s the Rocket Hour Christmas Particular! This 12 months I’ve chosen an eclectic mixture of outdated and new, ranging festive classics from The Ronettes, Elvis Presley and Greg Lake, to a few of my favorite new Christmas songs and covers from up to date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 most recent new music within the New Yr!”
Elton John’s high Christmas tracks of 2023 are:
Greg Lake – ‘I Consider In Father Christmas’
Elvis Presley – ‘Santa Convey My Child Again To Me’
Lady In Purple – ‘Two Queens In A King Dimension 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 – ‘Every thing’s Gonna Be Cool This Xmas’
The Waitresses – ‘Christmas Wrapping’
Lead Stomach – ‘On A Christmas Day’
Sleigh Journey – ‘Spike Jones’
Burl Ives – ‘Rudolph The Purple Nostril Reindeer’
Pretenders – ‘2000 Miles’
The Ronettes – ‘I Noticed Mummy Kissing Santa Claus’
Elton John – ‘Step Into Christmas’
It comes after he beforehand shared his favorite 15 songs of 2023 which included The Final Dinner Social gathering, Gabriels, boygenius, Romy and The Chemical Brothers.
Earlier this 12 months, the pop icon marked the top of his touring with a remaining headline slot at Glastonbury. In a five-star assessment of the set, NME‘s Andrew Trendell stated: “Sir Elton left every little thing on the sphere. It was a Glasto set for the ages from a real all-time nice. We’ll by no means see his variety once more. So lengthy, Rocketman – and thanks.”
Elsewhere, it was just lately confirmed that John and Paul McCartney are set to look within the upcoming sequel to This Is Spinal Faucet.