Elton John jokingly branded Ed Sheeran a ‘little b*****d’ for ‘nearly killing’ him on the set of their new Christmas charity single.
The pair wowed fans as they packed on the festive cheer in their glittering video for their song Merry Christmas, on Friday.
The duo re-created scenes from iconic videos, including Wham’s Last Christmas, Shakin’ Stevens’ Merry Christmas, The Snowman’s Walking in the Air and East 17’s Stay Another Day as they surprised fans with cameos from their famous friends.
He was a hitmaker on A-team, and dressed in sexy Santa clothes, moving his hips while Elton (74) tinkled at the ivories, which were surrounded with lavish decorations.
New track: Elton John jokingly branded Ed Sheeran a ‘little b*****d’ for ‘nearly killing’ him on the set of their new charity single Merry Christmas, released on Friday
Redesigned look: Elton (74), was the pianist and the A-team’s hitmaker. He wore a Santa suit and danced back and forth in a Santa outfit while Elton (30) was on the stage.
Elton, during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show this week was asked by host if he had ever been in an accident while on-set.
The singer replied, “I beg your pardon?” It’s all completely beyond my comprehension! It is a new concept to me. Do you have proof?
Jonathan explained to Elton how the bell almost struck Jonathan on his head. Wait until I see that little b*****d!’
Directed by Jason Koenig, the video sees Ed and Elton pair their uplifting arrangements and joyous harmonies to ring in the Christmas season.
Christmas cheer! Jason Koenig directed the video Ed and Elton, which features their joyful arrangements and joyful harmonies.
Mishap: Elton nearly fell on the floor when a bell almost fell on him during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show.
The track features heart-warming lyrics, with the duo singing: ‘So kiss me under the mistletoe pour out the wine let’s toast and pray for December snow.
‘I know there’s been pain this year but it’s time to let it go. The future will be different, but in the meantime, I wish you a Merry Christmas.
Ed performs crooning at the piano before taking to the skies with The Snowman. They recreate the famous Walking In The Air moment.
Interview: Jonathan described how the bell almost struck Jonathan on his head. Elton responded: “How big was it?” Wait until I see that little b*****d!’
Lovely: The track features heart-warming lyrics, with the pair singing: ‘So kiss me under the mistletoe pour out the wine let’s toast and pray for December snow’
WOW: Ed shows off his dancing moves in hilarious scene.
Ed channeled Elton’s style sense and donned an aqua sparkle coat with oversized glasses while they sang in the snowy forest.
Rock band The Darkness provided support, while Mr Blobby, a winter man of the year, danced with them.
And that wasn’t the end of the A-list cameos as Ed was then joined by Jonathan Ross, Big Narstie, and Michael McIntyre to re-create East 17’s Stay Another Day.
Heart-warming: The pair sang: ‘I know there’s been pain this year but it’s time to let it go. The future is unknown, but until then, Merry Christmas.
Ed was a star: He took to the sky after crooning at the piano and launched into the air together with the snowman, reenacting the iconic Walking In The Air scene from The Snowman
Inspiration: Ed channels Elton’s style sense with a sparkling aqua coat and large glasses
Together now: The trio sang in the snow-covered forest together with Mr Blobby, and The Darkness
Holidays: Ed made snow angels during the heartwarming video
They were hilarious as stars in black-and-white footage, as they sat in fuzzy outerwear looking ridiculous and passionately sang together.
Finale in huge Christmas celebration. The cast gathered around Elton’s piano to sing and dance together.
The song was complete with elaborate decorations and a group of dancers. Ed lay on the piano, exhausted, as Ed walked across it.
Cameo: Ed was then joined by Jonathan Ross, Big Narstie, Michael McIntyre to re-create East 17’s Stay Another Day
Squad: Stars looked funny in black-and-white footage, as they puffed at the camera wearing fluffy outerwear and passionately sang as a team
The song had a big finish. Ed was sprawled on the piano, complete with elaborate decorations and a group of dancers.
Superstar collaboration: Merry Christmas, produced by Steve Mac. Written by Ed and Elton for their first ever official single release
Merry Christmas was recorded by Steve Mac, and was written by Ed and Elton for their first ever official single release.
They have both been No.1 Christmas songs individually, Ed with Perfect topping the charts, and Elton with Step Into Christmas, his 1973 masterpiece.
The stars have donated the royalties from their singles and the sales profit to Ed’s Suffolk Music Foundation, and Elton’s AIDS Foundation.
Jason Koenig, Jenny Koenig, and Ed created the heartwarming Merry Christmas video. It pays tribute to some fan favorite music videos.
ITV’s Jonathan Ross Show broadcasts Saturdays at 10:30pm.
Elton and Ed recreate some of the greatest Christmas singles ever.
The most wonderful time of year. However, Ed has topped the charts in past years with Perfect.
Hitmaker: Elton was previously the number one hitmaker with Step Into Christmas 1973, his most-played festive song.