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Elton John's 'Step Into Christmas' Goes Platinum!
24 Dec
Summary
- Elton John's festive hit 'Step Into Christmas' achieved platinum status in the US.
- The beloved 1974 song also secured 4x platinum certification in the UK.
- David Furnish, Elton John's husband, recently received an honorary degree.
Just days before Christmas, Sir Elton John celebrated a significant achievement as his timeless 1974 holiday anthem, 'Step Into Christmas,' officially went platinum in the United States. This latest accolade follows the song's immense success in the UK, where it has already been certified 4x platinum, underscoring its enduring popularity.
Reflecting on the song's sustained appeal, Sir Elton shared his gratitude on social media, noting how special it is for a track released over 50 years ago to remain a cherished part of people's holiday traditions and even re-enter the UK Top 10 this year. His post featured him proudly holding plaques marking these milestones.
Adding to the family's recent celebrations, Sir Elton's husband, David Furnish, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature from Royal Holloway London. This honor recognizes Furnish's more than three decades of dedicated charity work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, acknowledging his significant contributions to the cause.
