Elton John has revealed his 2023 holiday playlist.
The pop legend shared 17 cuts as part of the Christmas edition of his ‘Rocket Hour’ show on Apple Music.
Included is his 1973 festive classic, Step Into Christmas, plus recordings from RAYE, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens.
“It’s the Rocket Hour Christmas Special,” he penned in an Instagram post. “This year I have selected an eclectic mix of old and new, ranging festive classics from The Ronettes, Elvis Presley and Greg Lake, to some of my favourite new Christmas songs and covers from contemporary artists including RAYE, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens, as well as some lesser-known deep cuts. Hope some of these make it onto your Christmas playlist these holidays.
“Wishing all my Rocket Hour listeners Happy Holidays and I look forward to bringing you more shows and the latest new music in the New Year!”
Elton John’s 2023 Christmas picks are below.
Greg Lake – I Believe In Father Christmas
Elvis Presley – Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me
Girl In Red – Two Queens In A King Size Bed
Phoebe Bridgers – Have Yourself A Merry Little Xmas
Sufjan Stevens – That Was The Worst Christmas Ever!
RAYE – O Holy Night
James Brown – Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto
Nat King Cole – The Christmas Song
Khruangbin – Christmas Time Is Here
Eels – Everything’s Gonna Be Cool This Xmas
The Waitresses – Christmas Wrapping
Lead Belly – On A Christmas Day
Sleigh Ride – Spike Jones
Burl Ives – Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer
Pretenders – 2000 Miles
The Ronettes – I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus
Elton John – Step Into Christmas
