Carpool Karaoke
Carpool Karaoke is a recurring segment on The Late Late Show with James Corden in which James Corden, the host of the show, invites famous musical guests to sing along to their songs with him whilst he is driving on a planned route usually in Los Angeles, usually under the pretense of needing to get to work and preferring to use the high-occupancy vehicle lane,[1] or the pretext of needing directions from a local when in a new town, such as London (from Adele) or Liverpool (from Paul McCartney) or New York City (from Madonna) or Las Vegas (from Céline Dion).
In 2016, Apple Music and CBS Television Studios announced that they had reached a deal for an exclusive first-window licensing agreement under which Apple Music will be the global home of a television series adaptation of the segment. It was also initially announced that the series would have a host that would appear in every episode.[2][3] On January 9, 2017, it was reported that the series would not feature a single host and instead would have a different host in every episode.[4][5][6][7]
Origin
Corden explained that the segment was inspired by a Gavin & Stacey-themed sketch he had participated in for the British charity television special Red Nose Day 2011, in which he sang along with George Michael in a car.[8]
For the 2014 documentary When Corden Met Barlow which aired on BBC One, Corden included a 6-minute 45 second Carpool Karaoke segment in the documentary with singer-songwriter Gary Barlow of Take That. The documentary was directed by Ben Winston.[9] Corden explained that "Ben Winston and I always thought there was something very joyful about someone very, very famous singing their songs in an ordinary situation. We just had this idea: Los Angeles, traffic, the carpool lane—maybe this is something we could pull off." No musicians were interested initially, but when Corden showed the George Michael-clip to Mariah Carey, she agreed to pioneer the show.[10]
Guests
The segments, which have featured artists such as Migos, Cardi B, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Bruno Mars, Paul McCartney, Britney Spears, Stevie Wonder, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, One Direction, Adele, Shawn Mendes, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Sia, Elton John, Carrie Underwood and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, became viral videos on the Late Late Show's YouTube channel.[11][12][13] A January 2016 Carpool Karaoke segment featuring Adele reached 42 million YouTube views within 5 days, making it the most popular video originating from a late night program since 2013,[14] continuing on to gather 206.5 million by 15 November 2019.[15] As of 15 November 2019[update], five other segments have received 100+ million YouTube views: One Direction at 148.7 million,[16] Justin Bieber's first visit at 148.2 million views,[17] Sia at 120.5 million,[18] Bruno Mars at 110.6 million[19] and Selena Gomez at 100.4 million.[20] As of 15 November 2019[update], the most viewed segment featuring a non-musician, then-current First Lady Michelle Obama (eventually joined by Missy Elliott for one song) has reached over 72 million views.[21]
On March 29, 2016, CBS aired a primetime special featuring highlights of the segment, and a new edition with Jennifer Lopez.[22] The special won a 2016 Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special.[23] The Red Hot Chili Peppers appeared on the June 13, 2016 segment. During the filming, singer Anthony Kiedis saved the life of a baby. Kiedis later said, "A woman came out of her house, holding a child, saying, 'My baby, my baby, my baby can't breathe!' We all ran across the street, the woman thrust the baby into my arms, the baby was not breathing and I thought, 'I'm gonna try and do a little baby CPR real quick, see if I can get some air in this kid.' Tried to open the mouth, [it was] like locked shut. So I started rubbing the belly, bubbles came out of the mouth, the eyes rolled back into place, the ambulance showed up and I handed the baby over, who was now breathing and fine, and we went back to Carpool Karaoke."[24][25]
In May 2017, an Israeli version was launched on the Israeli TV channel KAN 11.[citation needed]
List
The guests in chronological order appearing on the Carpool Karaoke segment of the show.[citation needed]
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
# | Episode | Guest(s) | Date of first broadcast | Songs |
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52 | 603 | Jonas Brothers | March 7, 2019 | "Burnin' Up" "Year 3000" "Sucker" "When You Look Me in the Eyes" "Lovebug" |
53 | Special | Celine Dion | May 20, 2019 | "I'm So Excited" "Work" "On the Radio" "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" "Because You Loved Me" "Baby Shark" "I Drove All Night" "Lying Down" "My Heart Will Go On" "All by Myself" (bonus) |
54 | 685 | Chance the Rapper | October 9, 2019 | "All Day Long" "No Problem" "Cross Me" "Hot Shower" "All Night" |
55 | 691 | Kanye West (Episode retitled Airpool Karaoke) |
October 28, 2019 | "Souls Anchored" "Every Hour" "Jesus Walks" "Selah" |
56 | 713 | Harry Styles | December 10, 2019 | "Watermelon Sugar" |
The Late Late Show Primetime Special
Special broadcasts on prime time (10 pm) highlighting the Carpool Karaoke segment of The Late Late Show. The first show broadcast on March 29, 2016 on CBS won the Primetime Emmy Awards 2016 for "Outstanding Variety Special" category.[22][23]
Episode | Guest(s) | Date of first broadcast |
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1 | Highlights from past segments, James Corden's favorite moments from his first year as host of the show Jennifer Lopez (new) |
March 29, 2016 |
2 | Bruno Mars, Crosswalk Musical, Highlights from past segments, Dance skit with Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry (new) |
May 22, 2017 |
3 | "Carpool Karaoke" with musician Christina Aguilera (new) "Crosswalk the Musical: The Sound of Music" with actors Kunal Nayyar, Iain Armitage and actresses Allison Janney and Anna Faris. |
April 23, 2018 |
4 | Crosswalk The Musical - The Work of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Paul McCartney, James Skydives with Tom Cruise Celine Dion (new) |
May 20, 2019 |
Apple Music series
In 2016, Apple Music announced that it would distribute a TV series, based on Corden's segment, called Carpool Karaoke: The Series.[27] The series premiered on August 8, 2017, with new episodes each Wednesday, available to Apple Music subscribers.[28] The Linkin Park - Ken Jeong episode was recorded less than a week before Chester Bennington's death, and is dedicated in his memory. On February 15, 2018, it was renewed for a second season.[29]
In popular culture
Spike announced plans in 2016 to air a series inspired by the segment titled "Caraoke Showdown", to be hosted by Craig Robinson.[30][31] In Italy, a version of "Carpool Karaoke" aired on Italia 1 in 2017 hosted by Jake La Furia (Jake the Fury). Dubai TV bought the Arabic version of "Carpool Karaoke” in 2017 and its first episode is planned to air in February 2018, to be hosted by Hisham Howaish.
In Israel, a local version of Carpool Karaoke was produced for channel 11 (Kan).
See also
References
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- ^ Littleton, Cynthia (July 26, 2016). "Apple Music Buys 'Carpool Karaoke' TV Series". Variety. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ Jarvey, Natalie; Stanhope, Kate (July 26, 2016). "'Carpool Karaoke' Series Coming Exclusively to Apple Music". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ Nilles, Billy (January 9, 2017). "Apple Music's Carpool Karaoke Has Its James Corden Replacement". E! Online. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 9, 2017). "'Carpool Karaoke' Apple Music Series Will Have 16 Different Hosts Including Chelsea Handler & Seth MacFarlane – TCA". Deadline. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ Schwindt, Oriana (January 9, 2017). "'Carpool Karaoke' on Apple Music Will Bring Together Billy Eichner and Metallica". Variety. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ Hibberd, James (January 9, 2017). "'Carpool Karaoke' Series Replacing Corden with More Celebrities". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ "Smithy to the Rescue – Red Nose Day 2011 – BBC Comic Relief Night". YouTube. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
- ^ BBC One: When Corden Met Barlow
- ^ Mitas, Melissa (June 8, 2019). "The Reason Mariah Carey Agreed to be the First 'Carpool Karaoke' Singer on James Corden's 'Late Late Show'". Showbiz Cheat Sheet.
- ^ "James Corden's 5 most viral 'Late Late Show' clips". New York Post. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ^ "The secret behind James Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke' sensation". New York Post. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ^ "Niall Horan Answers Selena Gomez Marriage Question in Carpool Karaoke: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ^ "'Adele Carpool Karaoke' Most Viral Late-Night Video Since 2013". Variety. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ^ James Corden (January 13, 2016). Adele Carpool Karaoke (YouTube). London. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ James Corden (December 15, 2015). One Direction Carpool Karaoke (YouTube). Los Angeles. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ James Corden (May 20, 2015). Justin Bieber Carpool Karaoke (YouTube). Los Angeles. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ James Corden (February 16, 2016). Sia Carpool Karaoke (YouTube). Los Angeles. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ James Corden (December 13, 2016). Bruno Mars Carpool Karaoke (YouTube). Los Angeles. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ James Corden (June 20, 2016). Selena Gomez Carpool Karaoke (YouTube). Los Angeles. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ James Corden (July 20, 2016). First Lady Michelle Obama Carpool Karaoke (YouTube). Washington, D.C. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
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- ^ a b "The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Prime Time Special". Television Academy. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ "Anthony Kiedis saved a baby's life while filming Carpool Karaoke". consequenceofsound.net. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
- ^ "Red Hot Chili Peppers to Sing Hits on 'Carpool Karaoke'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ "Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas Carpool Karaoke". The Late Late Show with James Corden. YouTube. May 16, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ^ Porter, Rick (July 26, 2016). "'Carpool Karaoke' will become a series ... on Apple Music". TV by the Numbers.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 30, 2017). "'Carpool Karaoke: The Series' Gets Premiere Date After Delay". Deadline. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ Chmielewski, Dawn C. (February 15, 2018). "Apple Renews Carpool Karaoke For Second Season". Deadline. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (February 4, 2016). "Spike Orders 'Caraoke Showdown' Hosted by Craig Robinson (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth. "Spike TV Greenlights 'Caraoke Showdown' Series Hosted by Craig Robinson". Variety.