The Celebs Explained

The Celebs
Origin:London, England
Genre:Pop, Christmas music
Years Active:2018–present
Current 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

2018

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

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

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

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]

Members

2023 lineup

Discography

Singles

YearTitle
2018"Rock with Rudolph"
2020"Merry Christmas Everyone"
2021"Let It Be"
2022"Thriller"
2023"So Delicious"

Music videos

YearTitle
2018"Rock with Rudolph"[14]
2020"Merry Christmas Everyone"[15]
2021"Let It Be"[16]
2022"Thriller"[17]
2023"So Delicious"[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TV stars sing for Great Ormond Street Christmas charity single . Faye . Barker . ITV News . 30 November 2018 . 10 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Female First . Gail Porter discusses recording a celebrity charity single for Great Ormond Street Hospital . 2018-12-04 .
  3. Web site: Amy Johnson . ITV Good Morning Britain: Aled Jones takes brutal swipe at weather girl Laura Tobin . The Express . 2018-11-30.
  4. Web site: Female First . Shona McGarty proud of charity song . 2018-12-03.
  5. Web site: Verity Sulway . Good Morning Britain stars show off their vocals in charity Christmas single . The Mirror . 2020-11-10.
  6. Web site: Charlotte Hulme . The Chase star Anne Hegerty opens up on autism and shares opinion of new chaser Darragh 'The Menace' Ennis . OK! Magazine . 2020-12-20.
  7. Web site: Gemini Sounds . The Soul Cellar No. 30 . 2020-12-20.
  8. Web site: Olivia Buxton . The Chase's Anne Hegerty: I worry I'm going to get Alzheimers . The Express . 2020-12-06.
  9. Web site: How Barbara Windsor helped inspire a charity Christmas single . Faye . Barker . ITV News . 11 December 2020 . 10 May 2020.
  10. Web site: 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 .
  11. Web site: Supporting mental health charity MIND, 'The Celebs' release a beautiful Beatles cover 'Let it Be'. 9 December 2021 .
  12. Web site: Shona McGarty - Let It Be . Youtube . ShonaMcGartyVEVO . 3 December 2021.
  13. Web site: Jo O'Meara celebrates the 40th anniversary of 'Thriller' with a spooktacular take. Prunderground.com.
  14. Web site: The Celebs - Rock With Rudolph . Youtube . TheCelebsVEVO . 30 December 2018.
  15. Web site: The Celebs - Merry Christmas Everyone . Youtube . TheCelebsVEVO . 15 December 2020.
  16. Web site: Shona McGarty - Let It Be . Youtube . ShonaMcGartyVEVO . 30 September 2021.
  17. Web site: Jo O'Meara - Thriller . Youtube . JoOmearaOfficial . 30 September 2022.
  18. Web site: The Celebs - So Delicious . Youtube . TheCelebsVEVO . 16 December 2023.