With everybody sharing their favourite songs and albums of 2023 (Billboard included), Sir Elton John determined to supply a glimpse on the music he discovered himself going again to this 12 months.
John unveiled his 15 favourite songs from 2023 throughout his Rocket Hour radio program on Friday (Dec. 15). “I’m trying again and selecting a few of my favourite songs that I’ve performed on the present this 12 months,” he stated on the present, earlier than including on his Instagram account that “2023 has been a unbelievable 12 months for brand spanking new artists and nice songs.”
Amongst these included on the “Chilly Coronary heart” singer’s record are artists similar to Boygenius (“Not Sturdy Sufficient”), Mitski (“My Love Mine All Mine”), Chappell Roan (“Pink Wine Supernova”), Stormzy and Raye (“The Weekend”), James Blake (“Loading”) and lots extra.
When it got here to “Not Sturdy Sufficient,” John applauded Boygenius members Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus for his or her “unbelievable 12 months,” saying that “it’s so nice to see these ladies producing such nice music each stay and on report.” As for Mitski’s breakout single, John stated the observe “raised the roof” for her. “I’ve a sense she’s going to comply with within the footsteps of Lana Del Rey and get an extremely loyal and big following. I really like her to demise.”
The icon’s record comes on the finish of a banner 12 months for Elton John. His years-long Farewell Yellow Brick Highway tour, which formally wrapped in July, grew to become the best grossing tour in historical past and the primary to ever earn $900 million {dollars}, in keeping with Billboard Boxscore.
Take a look at John’s full record of his favourite 2023 songs under:
