CMAT has joined forces with Elton John for a reworked version of ‘Step Into Christmas’ – you can listen to it below.
The ‘Euro-Country’ artist and the music icon have put a fresh spin on the latter’s 1973 festive single for this year’s ‘Amazon Music Original’ holiday song.
“I’ve loved CMAT since I first heard her and saw her videos years ago,” said Sir Elton. “She has this incredible personality, and a wicked sense of humour. You can tell she has Rock ‘N’ Roll, Country and Americana at the heart of what she does – we’re kindred spirits in so many ways.
“And that’s why I was so thrilled with the idea of us collaborating on ‘Step Into Christmas’. She’s done an amazing job.”
CMAT commented: “When I listen to the music of Elton John, I am seven-years-old in the back of my mam’s car. It doesn’t matter how old or famous I become – whenever I listen to Elton John I will always be seven years in the back of my mam’s car.
“Reconciling this feeling with the reality of getting to work with the man in question has been confusing, to say the least, but the greatest joy of my life. Christmas is my absolute favourite thing in the world, second maybe only to Elton John.”
Check it out exclusively on Amazon Music here.
She concluded: “I would like to invite the whole world to step into Christmas with us and make your yuletide dreams come true.”
CMAT and Sir Elton’s collab retains the lively rock rhythm and joyful singalong chorus, while boasting the Irish singer-songwriter’s distinctly vibrant vocals along with new musical elements.
John had teased the team-up on social media yesterday (Wednesday November 4), sharing a clip of a CMAT doll sitting atop a Christmas tree. “Stepping into Christmas with a special person this year…any guesses?” he wrote in the caption.
It came after CMAT dressed up as the legendary musician for Halloween, calling herself “RocketMAT”. The man himself expressed his approval of the costume on Instagram, writing: “Rocket Girl 
