was released by Elton John in November 1973 as a standalone holiday single during the peak of his "Yellow Brick Road" era . Written with long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin, the track was intended as a "thank you" to fans for a record-breaking year. 1. Production and Sound
In 2021, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified it .
It reached a new peak of in 2019.
While it was a Top 30 hit in the UK upon its original release, "Step Into Christmas" has experienced a massive resurgence in the streaming era.
The original 7-inch vinyl featured a quirky, more humorous B-side titled "Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be a Turkey at Christmas)," which tells the story of a disgruntled Santa Claus who has had enough of the holiday season.
was released by Elton John in November 1973 as a standalone holiday single during the peak of his "Yellow Brick Road" era . Written with long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin, the track was intended as a "thank you" to fans for a record-breaking year. 1. Production and Sound
In 2021, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified it .
It reached a new peak of in 2019.
While it was a Top 30 hit in the UK upon its original release, "Step Into Christmas" has experienced a massive resurgence in the streaming era.
The original 7-inch vinyl featured a quirky, more humorous B-side titled "Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be a Turkey at Christmas)," which tells the story of a disgruntled Santa Claus who has had enough of the holiday season.