Elton John gives diners preview of Britney Spears' first music since 2016

Sir Elton John has given French diners a preview of Britney Spears' first new music since the conservatorship running her life was lifted last year.

Sir Elton has recorded a duet with Spears, called Hold Me Closer, which will be released on Friday.

However, he could not resist sharing the track with the patrons of a restaurant in Cannes last night.

After approaching the restaurant's DJ, he sang along with the track, streaming the reaction on his Instagram page.

Sir Elton, who had hip surgery last year, remained seated for the performance.

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Hold Me Closer is a mash-up of Sir Elton's hits The One and Tiny Dancer, with Spears singing lyrics from both songs over a bouncy club beat.

In style and sound, it's similar to Sir Elton's duet with Dua Lipa, Cold Heart, which became a global number one hit last year.

Source: BBC