Ed Sheeran and Elton John Create ‘Festival-Like’ Christmas Music

Artists Elton John and Ed Sheeran are collaborating on a Christmas compilation.

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Ed Sheeran discussed this new release and his friendship with Elton John on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

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Sheeran mentioned how supportive John is, and that John called him when Sheeran lost a close friend.

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Sheeran was initially hesitant about creating a Christmas song with John.

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He knew they had to go all in on it – it had to be a successful Christmas song.

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Sheeran wrote a chorus; John wrote thre`ristmas” was born.`

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The 30-year-old singer mentioned that he and John liked how the final song turned out.

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They’re considering changing the song title because it is so common.

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The duo wants something that would fit in with festival vibes for their Christmas music.

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