The Celebs
The Celebs | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Pop, Christmas music |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Saga Entertainment |
| Members | See member list |
| Past members | See member list |
The Celebs are a celebrity supergroup created by Grahame and Jack Corbyn with the intention of raising money for charity. The group was formed in 2018 and consists of a changing mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports personalities.[1]
History
[edit]2018
[edit]In 2018, 27 celebrities gathered at Metropolis Studios to record an original Christmas song called "Rock with Rudolph", written and produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn. The song was in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. It was released digitally through independent record label Saga Entertainment on 30 November 2018. The music video debuted exclusively with The Sun on 29 November 2018 and had its first TV showing on Good Morning Britain on 30 November 2018.[2][3][4]
2020
[edit]In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Celebs reunited with new members including Frank Bruno and X Factor winner Sam Bailey to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society and Action for Children. They recorded a new rendition of "Merry Christmas Everyone" originally recorded by Shakin' Stevens. It was released digitally on 11 December 2020 by independent record label Saga Entertainment. The music video debuted on Good Morning Britain the day before the song's release.[5][6][7][8][9]
2021
[edit]In 2021, Saga Entertainment released a cover of The Beatles’ Let It Be, which was produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn assisted by Stephen Large. The song was recorded at Metropolis Studios, in support of Mind (charity) and released on 3 December 2021. Shona McGarty performed lead vocal backed by The Celebs which this year included Georgia Hirst, Anne Hegerty, Ivan Kaye and Eunice Olumide, amongst others.[10][11][12]
2022
[edit]In September 2022, The Celebs returned to the studio to mark the 40th anniversary of the Michael Jackson classic album Thriller and raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital, with a new rendition of the title track, which was released on the independent record label Saga Entertainment and produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn.[13]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2018 | "Rock with Rudolph" |
| 2020 | "Merry Christmas Everyone" |
| 2021 | "Let It Be" |
| 2022 | "Thriller" |
| 2023 | "So Delicious" |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2018 | "Rock with Rudolph"[14] |
| 2020 | "Merry Christmas Everyone"[15] |
| 2021 | "Let It Be"[16] |
| 2022 | "Thriller"[17] |
| 2023 | "So Delicious"[18] |
References
[edit]- ^ Barker, Faye (30 November 2018). "TV stars sing for Great Ormond Street Christmas charity single". ITV News. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ Female First (4 December 2018). "Gail Porter discusses recording a celebrity charity single for Great Ormond Street Hospital".
- ^ Amy Johnson (30 November 2018). "ITV Good Morning Britain: Aled Jones takes brutal swipe at weather girl Laura Tobin". The Express.
- ^ Female First (3 December 2018). "Shona McGarty proud of charity song".
- ^ Verity Sulway (10 November 2020). "Good Morning Britain stars show off their vocals in charity Christmas single". The Mirror.
- ^ Charlotte Hulme (20 December 2020). "The Chase star Anne Hegerty opens up on autism and shares opinion of new chaser Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis". OK! Magazine.
- ^ Gemini Sounds (20 December 2020). "The Soul Cellar No. 30".
- ^ Olivia Buxton (6 December 2020). "The Chase's Anne Hegerty: I worry I'm going to get Alzheimers". The Express.
- ^ Barker, Faye (11 December 2020). "How Barbara Windsor helped inspire a charity Christmas single". ITV News. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Saga Entertainment and The Celebs have reunited, fronted by 'Shona Mcgarty' who sings a heart warming rendition of the Beatles classic 'Let It Be'". 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Supporting mental health charity MIND, 'The Celebs' release a beautiful Beatles cover 'Let it Be'". 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Shona McGarty - Let It Be". Youtube. ShonaMcGartyVEVO. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Jo O'Meara celebrates the 40th anniversary of 'Thriller' with a spooktacular take". Prunderground.com.
- ^ "The Celebs - Rock With Rudolph". Youtube. TheCelebsVEVO. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ "The Celebs - Merry Christmas Everyone". Youtube. TheCelebsVEVO. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ "Shona McGarty - Let It Be". Youtube. ShonaMcGartyVEVO. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Jo O'Meara - Thriller". Youtube. JoOmearaOfficial. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "The Celebs - So Delicious". Youtube. TheCelebsVEVO. Retrieved 16 December 2023.