Elvis Presley and Britney Spears rock the clubs with ‘Toxic Las Vegas’ medley (listen)

Britney Spears ended 2022 collaborating with Elton Johnand is starting the new year by joining Elvis Presley. As part of Elvis’ birthday celebrations – the late King of Rock N’ Roll would have turned 88 on January 8 – RCA Records has released the Britney Spears x Elvis Presley album “Toxic Las Vegas: Jamieson Shaw remix”, which he had never fully intoned. length of the mix elvis.

Unsurprisingly, “Toxic Las Vegas” appears in Elvis’ 1964 song “Viva Las Vegas” and Britney’s 2004 single “Toxic.” The song is a real club hit, with Elvis leading the first verse singing to Britney’s unforgettable beat. “City of bright light, city of bright light, it will set my soul aflame,” he sings. “I’ve got a lot of cash ready to burn…there’s a thousand beautiful women,” he then sings before singing “Viva Las Vegas.” The vocals of Britney’s “can’t calm down” lyric on “Toxic” cut out as Elvis continues the beat of a catchy and memorable song.

Released as the second cut of Britney’s 2003 album, In the area“Toxic” earned Britney her first Grammy, taking home Best Dance Recording at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards in 2005. It peaked at number 9 on the list. board Hot 100 topping charts worldwide. “Viva Las Vegas” peaked at number 29 on board Hot 100, and has never performed the song live. Although the songs seem like an unexpected combination, they flow together seamlessly in a catchy combination.

Like Elvis, Britney spent a lot of time in Sin City. Britney wore a white beaded jumpsuit as part of the ad campaign for the 2001 HBO her special, Britney Spears live from Las Vegas. The look has been immortalized in the form of a doll, which is now very popular on the second-hand market. Britney also completed a four-year residency in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. She was scheduled to begin her second residency at Park MGM’s Park Theater in 2019, but her father’s health issues forced her to cancel the event.

“Toxic Las Vegas” marks Britney’s first single since collaborating with Elton John for “Hold Me Closer,” a duet that combined elements of “Tiny Dancer,” “The One,” and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.” . Elton. The partnership was Britney’s first new music since her end of tutelage, leading some to hope that a bigger comeback was in the works.

The release of this remix, produced by jaimeson shawMusic Producer/Editor Baz Luhrmannin ELVIS- coincides with Elvis’ birthday party. Warner Bros. Pictures and Presley’s Graceland estate are offering Memphis fans the chance to celebrate the King’s birthday with a movie marathon, birthday pop concert, proclamation ceremony and more (you can find information at all events in land of grace with)

In addition to the Graceland events, Warner Bros. Boxes will be holding free screenings of Luhrmann’s film elvis in ten cities in the United States and Canada. Tickets will be available free to spectators on a first-come, first-served basis. herein Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver.

Those who cannot participate can participate. elvis on HBO and HBO Max. HBO Max will also debut Just a Boy from Tupelo: Bringing Elvis to the Big Screen. SiriusXM will rebroadcast ELVIS Cast Town Hall 6/1/23 to 8/1/23 with Baz Luhrmann, Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Y Olivia de Jonge on Elvis Radio (ch. 75), moderated by the host of SiriusXM Jess Cagle. And now you’ve got “Toxic Las Vegas” to put on your Presley playlist.

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