Sir Elton John has celebrated Step Into Christmas officially going platinum in the US just two days before Christmas Day.
The legendary singer, 78, has received an early present as he also revealed the track, first released in 1974, is also 4x platinum in the UK.
Sir Elton took to social media to celebrate the major milestone as he posed with two plaques boasting a big smile.
He wrote: ‘A special Christmas present to me! Step Into Christmas has gone platinum in the US and 4× platinum in the UK.
‘To think a song released over 50 years ago is still part of so many people’s festivities (and even sat in the UK Top 10 again this year!) is very special.
‘Thank you to everyone who keeps stepping into Christmas, year after year!’
Sir Elton John has celebrated Step Into Christmas officially going platinum in the US just two days before Christmas Day
The legendary singer, 78, has received an early present as he also revealed the track, first released in 1974, is 4x platinum in the UK
Sir Elton took to social media to celebrate the major milestone as he posed with two plaques boasting a big smile
Sir Elton’s stunning home was beautifully decorated for Christmas behind him in the snaps.
He was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans, as one wrote: ‘Wow super cool is right. I am so always proud of you Sir Elton you are super amazing’;
‘Well deserved for such a joyous and love filled song! Big congratulations, Sir Elton! Happy holidays to you, David, Zachary, Elijah, and all your loved ones. God bless’;
‘Love the song!! Listen to it every Christmas. Merry Christmas Elton – love your music’;Â
‘Congratulations @eltonjohn what a way to end the year much love c.’
It’s been a big month for the family as Sir Elton congratulated his husband David Furnish as he received an honorary degree.
David, 63, was awarded a Doctor of Literature from Royal Holloway London for over 30 years of charity work with the singer’s AIDS Foundation.
Uploading an update to his Instagram Story, Elton, 78, shared his pride as he re-posted a photo of his husband in a cap and gown.
It’s been a big month for the family as Sir Elton congratulated his husband David Furnish as he received an honorary degree (David and Elton pictured in January)
Uploading an update to his Instagram Story, Elton, 78, shared his pride as he re-posted a photo of his husband in a cap and gownÂ
In his own update, David wrote: ‘An inspirational afternoon at Royal Holloway London watching the next generation of PhDs collect their hard-earned degrees.
‘I revelled at the diversity and compassion of their dissertations. It filled me with hope.
‘I was also grateful to receive my Doctor of Literature honoris causa, for my 30+ years work with Elton John AIDS Foundation.’Â
He continued: ‘I accepted the degree with humility, because the lifesaving work being recognised has never been the work of one person.
‘I share this honour with the all activists, clinicians, scientists, volunteers, educators, public servants, donors – and above all – the people living with HIV, whose courage, determination and leadership have driven progress for decades.
‘Thank you to everyone at Royal Holloway for honouring me and welcoming me so warmly to your community.
‘Thank you also to the entire team at the Elton John AIDS Foundation – especially my indefatigable husband Elton.’
