The latest musical team-up has come from former One Direction star Niall Horan, James Arthur, Olly Murs with Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher from McFly, performing ‘Shine A Light’ from the band’s 2010 album ‘Above The Noise’ for all key workers.
Many 1D fans will know that their friendship with McFly goes back years, after McFly were drafted in to co-write on their first three albums; ‘Up All Night’, ‘Take Me Home’ and ‘Midnight Memories’, and Olly and Danny became friends after playing football for Soccer Aid together.
The five musicians came together to perform the song in isolation from their respective homes, with James, Niall and Danny accompanying on guitar and Tom joining on piano – and the results are incredible!
Since being posted on Saturday, the video has already had nearly 700,000 views on Facebook, with many fans commenting how lovely the performance was. One wrote, ‘Absolutely brilliant loved you all singing together! ‒ as another added, ‘This is my favourite of all the celebrity covers that are around at the moment đI hope you boys get to do this live all together when lockdown ends đa great collaboration.’
Of the video, James wrote on Twitter, ‘ A little rendition of a well known @mcflymusic song to say thanks to all the key workers and hopefully bring a bit of light to your lockdown situation. Hereâs Shine A Light with @ollymurs @NiallOfficial , and @TomFletcher & @itsDannyJones who put the whole thing together.’
Niall added, ‘The boys @itsDannyJones , @tomfletcher , @ollymurs , @jamesarthur23 and i came together to shine a little light on all of the key workers during these dark times . hope you enjoy x.’
McFly are the gift that keeps on giving during lockdown. Following their incredible version of âAll About Youâ dedicated to the NHS, the bandâs Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones have shared a performance of their smash hit âShine A Lightâ featuring three special guests.
Dedicated to all the amazing key workers keeping this country running right now, this new version of âShine A Lightâ sees Tom and Danny join forces with Niall Horan, Olly Murs and James Arthur. Itâs a collaboration we didnât know we needed until now, and the result is absolutely stunning.
Recorded from their respective homes during lockdown, this collaboration includes incredible vocals and gorgeous harmonies, making it the perfect way to bring a little sunshine into the world during this dark time as well as celebrating key workers across the country.
Petition for Tom, Danny, Niall, Olly and James to record an official version once lockdown is over? Yes please!
Check out the video below.
âShine A Lightâ is the second video from McFly in recent weeks, after they shared a beautiful version of âAll About Youâ. Starring Tom, Danny, Harry, Dougie and their families, 100% of all the videoâs royalties are donated to NHS Charities Together.
