Elton John - Step Into Christmas Direct

It is now a permanent fixture on holiday radio and global "Top 100" Christmas playlists. 3. The Music Video

While it was a Top 30 hit in the UK upon its original release, "Step Into Christmas" has experienced a massive resurgence in the streaming era. Elton John - Step Into Christmas

The accompanying video is famous for its casual, "behind-the-scenes" aesthetic. It features Elton and his band performing in a studio setting, famously holding up a to the camera. It also features a brief cameo by Bernie Taupin, who is seen hitting a gong. 4. B-Side: "Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be a Turkey at Christmas)" It is now a permanent fixture on holiday

was released by Elton John in November 1973 as a standalone holiday single during the peak of his "Yellow Brick Road" era . Written with long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin, the track was intended as a "thank you" to fans for a record-breaking year. 1. Production and Sound The accompanying video is famous for its casual,

The original 7-inch vinyl featured a quirky, more humorous B-side titled "Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be a Turkey at Christmas)," which tells the story of a disgruntled Santa Claus who has had enough of the holiday season.