The Lockdown Sessions (Elton John album)
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| Studio album by Elton John and various artists | ||||
| Released | 22 October 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–2021 | |||
| Length | 65:32 | |||
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The Lockdown Sessions is a collaborative studio album by English musician Elton John, released through EMI in the United Kingdom and Interscope Records in the United States on 22 October 2021. It was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, after John was forced to pause his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour due to lockdown. The album includes three singles: "Cold Heart (Pnau remix)" with Dua Lipa, "After All" with Charlie Puth, and "Finish Line" with Stevie Wonder. A 2022 reissue of the album includes "Merry Christmas" with Ed Sheeran and "Hold Me Closer" with Britney Spears.
The Lockdown Sessions was a critical and commercial success, being praised for its performances and diversity. "Cold Heart (Pnau remix)" topped the UK Singles Chart while "Hold Me Closer" reached number 3; both singles also reached the top 10 in the US.