The Celebs

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 mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports personalities.[1]

The Celebs
The Celebs At Metropolis Studios August 2018
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresPop, Christmas music
Years active2018–present
LabelsSaga Entertainment
MembersSee member list
Past membersSee member list

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. The song peaked at number two on the iTunes pop chart.[2][3][4]

2020

In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Celebs reunited with some 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" by Shakin' Stevens and 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. The song peaked at No. 2 on the iTunes pop chart.[5][6][7][8][9]

2021

In 2021, The Celebs reunited with Saga Entertainment to record a cover of The Beatles classic Let It Be (Beatles song), a song 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 3rd December 2021. Shona McGarty took the lead vocal this year backed by The Celebs which this year included Georgia Hirst, Anne Hegerty, Ivan Kaye and Eunice Olumide, amongst others. [10][11][12]

Members

Current

Former

Discography

Singles
Year Title
2018 "Rock with Rudolph"
2020 "Merry Christmas Everyone"
2021 "Let It Be

Music videos
Year Title
2018 "Rock with Rudolph"
2020 "Merry Christmas Everyone"
2021 "Let It Be"

References
  1. Barker, Faye (30 November 2018). "TV stars sing for Great Ormond Street Christmas charity single". ITV News. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  2. Female First (4 December 2018). "Gail Porter discusses recording a celebrity charity single for Great Ormond Street Hospital".
  3. Amy Johnson (30 November 2018). "ITV Good Morning Britain: Aled Jones takes brutal swipe at weather girl Laura Tobin". The Express.
  4. Female First (3 December 2018). "Shona McGarty proud of charity song".
  5. Verity Sulway (10 November 2020). "Good Morning Britain stars show off their vocals in charity Christmas single". The Mirror.
  6. 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.
  7. Gemini Sounds (20 December 2020). "The Soul Cellar No. 30".
  8. Olivia Buxton (6 December 2020). "The Chase's Anne Hegerty: I worry I'm going to get Alzheimers". The Express.
  9. Barker, Faye (11 December 2020). "How Barbara Windsor helped inspire a charity Christmas single". ITV News. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  10. "Saga Entertainment and The Celebs have reunited, fronted by 'Shona Mcgarty' who sings a heart warming rendition of the Beatles classic 'Let It Be'".
  11. "Supporting mental health charity MIND, 'The Celebs' release a beautiful Beatles cover 'Let it Be'".
  12. "Shona McGarty - Let It Be". Youtube. ShonaMcGartyVEVO. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
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