The footage used for the music video of the song was taken from a "live" concert in Chicago with 70,000 fans. "The video was actually shot over several days," confirms Michael Pagnotta, George's publicist. "It was shot in an airline hangar in Burbank, California where George had been rehearsing; Elton came in for a night and they ran through the song a couple of times. Then the song was filmed in its entirety live in Chicago in the middle of October as part of that Cover to Cover tour, and when Elton came out from the wings, that place went crazy." It appears on John's Love Songs compilation. The proceeds from the single were divided among 10 different charities for children, AIDS and education.
Both John and Michael performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert a year after the single's release.
Step Into Christmas
George Michael & Elton John Lyrics
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I'd like to thank you for the year
So I'm sending you this Christmas card
To say, "It's nice to have you here"
I'd like to sing about all the things
Your eyes and mind can see
So hop aboard the turntable
Step into Christmas, let's join together
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Step into Christmas, the admission's free
Take care in all you do next year
And keep smiling through the days
If we can help to entertain you
Oh, we will find the ways
So merry Christmas, one and all
There's no place I'd rather be
Than asking you if you'd oblige
Stepping into Christmas with me
Step into Christmas, let's join together
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Step into Christmas, the admission's free, oh
Welcome to my Christmas song
I'd like to thank you for the year
So I'm sending you this Christmas card
To say, "It's nice to have you here"
I'd like to sing about all the things
Your eyes and mind can see
So hop aboard the turntable
Oh, step into Christmas with me, yeah
Step into Christmas, let's join together
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Step into Christmas, the admission's free
Step into Christmas, let's join together
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Step into Christmas, the admission's free
Step into Christmas, let's join together
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Step into Christmas, the admission's free, oh
(Step, step into Christmas)
(Ah, forever and ever)
(Yeah, come along with me)
(Ah) Oh
(Step, step into Christmas)
(Ah, forever and ever)
(Yeah, come along with me)
(Ah)
The song "Step Into Christmas" by George Michael and Elton John is a cheerful invitation to celebrate the holiday season together. The first verse begins with George thanking the listener for being a part of his year and sending a Christmas card as a gesture of appreciation. The second verse invites us to join in all the fun that Christmas has to offer such as watching snow fall, eating, drinking, and being merry. The third verse is a wish for the next year ahead to be filled with happiness and for their music to continue to entertain us. The chorus is an invitation to step into the festivities, join together, and enjoy the admission-free celebration.
The cheerful lyrics make it feel like George and Elton are genuinely happy to be with their listeners, celebrating this joyful holiday season. The lyrics create a sense of inclusivity and warmth while the music is upbeat and catchy, making it perfect for a festive dance party. Overall, the song is a great way to bring in the holiday cheer and dance your way into the New Year with your loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to my Christmas song
I am pleased to share my Christmas song with you
I'd like to thank you for the year
I express my gratitude to you for being here with me this year
So I'm sending you this Christmas card
This song is my Christmas card to you
To say, "It's nice to have you here"
I appreciate your presence here with me
I'd like to sing about all the things
I want to sing about everything
Your eyes and mind can see
Things that you can see and imagine
So hop aboard the turntable
Join me in this musical celebration
Oh, step into Christmas with me, yeah
Be a part of my Christmas celebration
Step into Christmas, let's join together
Let's come together and celebrate Christmas
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Let's enjoy the beautiful snowfall
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Let's have fun and enjoy the festivities together
Step into Christmas, the admission's free
There's no cost to join in the Christmas celebration
Take care in all you do next year
Wishing you a great year ahead
And keep smiling through the days
Keep smiling through the good and bad days
If we can help to entertain you
If I can bring you some joy and entertainment
Oh, we will find the ways
I will do all I can to brighten your days
So merry Christmas, one and all
A joyful Christmas to everyone
There's no place I'd rather be
Celebrating Christmas with you is the best place to be
Than asking you if you'd oblige
Inviting you to join in the celebration
Stepping into Christmas with me
Joining me in this Christmas celebration
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elton John, Bernie Taupin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ronniejdio9411
How did so many bad songs become iconic Christmas songs and this one is so underrated and under the radar.
@timecapsule.
There is nothing bad about this song.
@MindsetAxis
@@timecapsule.he didn’t say that, he said there are other songs which are bad but iconic
@lucyfernandez8304
@@timecapsule. Holiday on ice
@AlfieBramham
This is a master piece who agrees
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@mattmccarthy4530
Because this is one of the worst. A money grab they knocked off in 10 minutes.
@jbsMUWcreations2089
This song: November 23, 1973
November 23, 2023
This song is now 50 years old
Happy 50th Anniversary 🎄❄️🎄❄️
@copuim_dealer
Merry Christmas 2023
@user-fr6wp6qe8u
This still a banger in 2023! Merry Christmas! 🎄🦌☃️
@schmaden
I love how much eccentric and weird Elton John is. He's so entertaining and he does great music