Boyband Blue are putting in their bid for the Christmas number one by teaming up with Elton John to record a new version of Elton's 1976 hit ‘Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word’. It will feature on the boy band’s next album ‘One Love’ out on 4 Nov, and will enter the Christmas number one race when it is released as a single in December. Tapping in to Blue and Elton’s collective fanbases might be enough to rival the two bands to come out of Popstars The Rivals – both highly tipped for the festival top spot.
Blue member Lee claims the track is one of his all time favourite songs. "We are all massive Elton fans, personally he has always been one of my musical heroes. It's an honour to have had the chance to record with him. I have always loved the song, it's classic Elton". There seems to be mutual admiration between the collaborators - Elton said of Blue's ‘All Rise’ album "it’s the best pop album of the year".