Overview
- Elton John and Irish singer CMAT issued a reworked duet of his 1973 single that began streaming exclusively on Amazon Music on Thursday.
- Both artists praised the pairing, with John calling CMAT a kindred spirit and CMAT describing the collaboration as the greatest joy of her life.
- Music coverage says the new version keeps the song’s upbeat rock pulse and singalong chorus while adding CMAT’s distinct vocals and fresh production touches.
- Amazon Music has used exclusive holiday releases to influence the charts before, most notably Kylie Minogue’s 2025 Amazon Original 'XMAS' which reached the UK Christmas No. 1.
- The release highlights a growing strategy where streaming-platform exclusives and high-profile collaborations can boost seasonal streams and shape Official Chart outcomes this winter.