The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS choir have teamed up with Justin Bieber to release a Christmas single in the bid to be Christmas #1. The song, which was recorded in Abbey Road Studio, is a rendition of Justin’s song Holy which he originally released in September, featuring Chance the Rapper.
This is not the first time the NHS choir has had a run in with Justin Bieber. Five years ago, Justin and the NHS choir were both in the run for Christmas #1 but Justin tweeted telling fans to but the NHS song, A Bridge Over You instead of his song Love Yourself. He tweeted at the time; “For one week it’s ok not to be Number One. Let’s do the right thing and help them win. It’s Christmas.” He then went on to present the choir with their Official Christmas Number One Chart Award.
They have now all joined forces to recognise and praise the work the NHS has done during the COVID-19 pandemic, the proceeds from this track will be split between NHS Charities Together, which represents over 230 NHS charities and the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charity.
In a statement, Justin said; “It’s great to be reunited with the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS choir as we share a fun bit of UK chart history together, especially in these difficult times, I’m humbled to team up with them for a charity single that will benefit NHS workers on the frontlines of this pandemic and pay tribute to their unbelievable dedication.”
Caroline Smith, Children’s Community Physiotherapist and leader of the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir, added; “Justin Bieber helped make our dreams come true in 2015 and he’s doing the same this year; we really can’t thank him enough for the chance to work with him on this wonderful, uplifting song. We’re so proud to represent Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and all the heroes in the NHS.”
Holy is available on all platforms now; you can check out the video below.
