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Check out CMAT and Elton John’s reworked version of ‘Step Into Christmas’
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CMAT and Elton John have released a reworked version of John’s 1973 festive single ‘Step Into Christmas’, chosen as this year’s Amazon Music Original holiday song. The collaboration pairs the song’s lively rock rhythm and singalong chorus with CMAT’s distinctive vocals and new musical elements.
John said he had admired CMAT for years and praised her work on the track; CMAT described working with him as the greatest joy of her life. John teased the collaboration on social media on 4 November. The original single peaked at number 24 in January 1974 and reached a new high of number seven in the UK last Christmas.
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In short
- CMAT and Elton John have reworked ‘Step Into Christmas’.
- It is this year’s Amazon Music Original holiday song.
- The original reached number seven in the UK last Christmas.
How this story developed
- 23 minutes ago CMAT and Elton John have released a reworked version of John’s 1973 festive single ‘Step Into Christmas’ as this year’s Amazon Music Original holiday song.
- 32 minutes ago CMAT and Elton John have released a reworked version of John’s 1973 festive single ‘Step Into Christmas’, chosen as this year’s Amazon Music Original holiday song.
Explained simply
Elton John is a British singer and pianist whose song “Step Into Christmas” was first released in 1973. It has become a familiar seasonal track, returning to the UK charts in recent years.
CMAT is an Irish singer-songwriter known for her distinctive vocals and pop music. Amazon Music Original is a series of exclusive songs and recordings commissioned by Amazon Music, including seasonal releases.
The pairing brings together a long-running Christmas song and a newer artist for a fresh recording. It also follows a recent trend of streaming services commissioning festive tracks that can find a wider audience through seasonal listening.