Saga Entertainment is an independent
record label
A record label, or record company, is a brand or trademark of music recordings and music videos, or the company that owns it. Sometimes, a record label is also a publishing company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the prod ...
, based in London, founded in 2017 by music producers Grahame and
Jack Corbyn. Artists on the label include
Sam Bailey,
Bargain Hunt,
Shona McGarty
Shona McGarty (born 14 October 1991) is an English actress and singer who portrays Whitney Dean in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''.
Career
Before joining ''EastEnders'', McGarty had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years, in ...
and
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 changing mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports pers ...
, a
supergroup of celebrities including
Frank Bruno
Franklin Roy Bruno, (born 16 November 1961) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1996. He had a highly publicised and eventful career, both in and out of the ring. The pinnacle of Bruno's boxing career was winning ...
,
Shona McGarty
Shona McGarty (born 14 October 1991) is an English actress and singer who portrays Whitney Dean in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''.
Career
Before joining ''EastEnders'', McGarty had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years, in ...
,
Kara Tointon and
Lionel Blair
Lionel Blair (born Henry Lionel Ogus; 12 December 1928 – 4 November 2021) was a Canadian-born British actor, choreographer, tap dancer, and television presenter. From the late 1960s until the early 1980s, he made regular appearances as a danc ...
.
History
Saga Entertainment was founded in 2017 to release "
Sleigh Ride
"Sleigh Ride" is a light orchestra standard composed by Leroy Anderson. The composer had formed the original idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946, and he finished the work in February 1948. The original recordings were instrument ...
", a
charity single performed by BBC antique experts
Charlie Ross, James Braxton,
Philip Serrell and
Charles Hanson. The single was produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn in aid of ''
Children in Need'' and released under the artist name
Bargain Hunt. The music video for the single was broadcast on both Christmas specials of the show.
In November 2018, the label released an original
Christmas song
Christmas music comprises a variety of genres of music regularly performed or heard around the Christmas season. Music associated with Christmas may be purely instrumental, or, in the case of carols or songs, may employ lyrics whose subject m ...
called "
Rock with Rudolph" which was to be the debut single from celebrity supergroup The Celebs. The song was written and produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn and released in aid of
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital (informally GOSH or Great Ormond Street, formerly the Hospital for Sick Children) is a children's hospital located in the Bloomsbury area of the London Borough of Camden, and a part of Great Ormond Street Hospi ...
and was released digitally on 30 November 2018. It included vocals by
Kara Tointon,
Shona McGarty
Shona McGarty (born 14 October 1991) is an English actress and singer who portrays Whitney Dean in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''.
Career
Before joining ''EastEnders'', McGarty had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years, in ...
,
Lionel Blair
Lionel Blair (born Henry Lionel Ogus; 12 December 1928 – 4 November 2021) was a Canadian-born British actor, choreographer, tap dancer, and television presenter. From the late 1960s until the early 1980s, he made regular appearances as a danc ...
and
Laura Tobin. The music video debuted with ''
The Sun'' on 29 November 2018 and had its first TV showing on ''
Good Morning Britain'' on 30 November 2018.
"Rock with Rudolph" was followed up by another single by the Celebs; this time, Saga Entertainment recruited
Frank Bruno
Franklin Roy Bruno, (born 16 November 1961) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1996. He had a highly publicised and eventful career, both in and out of the ring. The pinnacle of Bruno's boxing career was winning ...
and ''X Factor'' winner
Sam Bailey. Amid the
COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease quickl ...
crisis with the intention to raise money for both
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society is a United Kingdom care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers. It operates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while its sister charitieAlzheimer Scotlandand Alzheimer's Society of Ireland cover ...
and
Action for Children
Action for Children (formerly National Children's Home) is a UK children's charity created to help vulnerable children & young people and their families in the UK. The charity has 7,000 staff and volunteers who operate over 475 services in the ...
, they recorded a new rendition of "
Merry Christmas Everyone" by
Shakin' Stevens
Michael Barratt (born 4 March 1948), known professionally as Shakin' Stevens, is a Welsh singer and songwriter. He was the UK's biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s.
His recording and performing career began in the late 1960s, althoug ...
, released digitally on 11 December 2020 and including vocals by
Kellie Shirley
Kelly Jane Shirley (born 11 July 1981), known professionally as Kellie Shirley is an English actress who works in film, television, theatre and radio. She hails from Croydon via a large Northern Irish family. She has also co-presented programme ...
,
Toby Anstis,
Faye Barker, The Sacconejolys and others. The music video debuted on ''
Good Morning Britain'' the day before release.
In 2021,
Sam Bailey signed a record deal with Saga Entertainment; the first single resulting from this deal was released on 6 August 2021, a cover of the
Alannah Myles
Alannah Myles (née Byles; born December 25, 1958) is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has won both a Grammy and a Juno Award for the song " Black Velvet". The song was a top-ten hit in Canada; it was also a number one hit on the US ''Billboar ...
hit single "
Black Velvet".
Later the same year, Saga Entertainment reunited with
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 changing mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports pers ...
to record a cover of
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the developm ...
classic
Let It Be (Beatles song)
"Let It Be" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, released on 6 March 1970 as a single, and (in an alternative mix) as the title track of their album '' Let It Be''. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney, and credited to the Lennon ...
, a song produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn assisted by
Stephen Large
Stephen Large is an English, London-based keyboard player, composer, arranger, and long-term member of UK band Squeeze.
Biography
As well as his work with Squeeze, Stephen Large is Musical Director (touring keyboard player and arranger) for C ...
. The song was recorded at Metropolis Studios, in support of
Mind (charity)
Mind is a mental health charity in England and Wales. Founded in 1946 as the National Association for Mental Health (NAMH), it celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2016.
Mind offers information and advice to people with mental health problems an ...
and released on 3rd December 2021. Saga Entertainment recruited
Shona McGarty
Shona McGarty (born 14 October 1991) is an English actress and singer who portrays Whitney Dean in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''.
Career
Before joining ''EastEnders'', McGarty had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years, in ...
to sing the lead vocal backed by
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 changing mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports pers ...
which included
Georgia Hirst
Georgia Octavia Hirst (born 26 December 1994) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as the maiden Torvi in the History series ''Vikings'' (2014–2020) and Becky in the zombie horror movie ''Ravers'' (2018).
Early life
Hirst was bo ...
,
Anne Hegerty
Anne Solway Hegerty (born 14 July 1958) is an English quizzer and television personality. Since 2010, she has been a "chaser" on the ITV game show '' The Chase'' as "The Governess", and was a contestant on the 2018 series of the ITV reality sh ...
,
Ivan Kaye and
Eunice Olumide
Eunice Olumide MBE is a Scottish fashion model and actress.
Early life
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Olumide has dual British and Nigerian nationality. The name "Olumide" means "God has come" or "My Hero has come" in the Yoruba language.
At ...
, amongst others.
In January 2022 Saga Entertainment followed up
Sam Bailey’s Rock debut with a powerful cover of
Stevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn Nicks (born May 26, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist.
After starting her career as a duo with her then-boyfriend Lindsey Buckingham, releasi ...
’
Edge Of Seventeen, the song was accompanied by an animated music video.
Edge Of Seventeen was swiftly followed up in April with a cover of
Meat Loaf
Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday; September 27, 1947 – January 20, 2022), known professionally as Meat Loaf, was an American rock singer and actor. He was noted for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and theatrical live shows. He is on t ...
’s much loved rock ballad
I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)
"I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" is a song written by Jim Steinman, and recorded by American rock singer Meat Loaf featuring Lorraine Crosby. The song was released in August 1993 as the first single from his sixth album, ''Bat Ou ...
, this release was also accompanied by an animated music video. The song was produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn at Metropolis Studios, leading lady of
Bat Out of Hell: The Musical Christina Bennington
Christina Bennington (born 30 January 1992) is a Northern Irish actress and singer. She is best known for originating the lead role of Raven in '' Bat Out of Hell: The Musical'', in various productions of the show from 2017 to 2019 in both the UK ...
was recruited on backing vocals.
In July 2022, Saga Entertainment became manager to
Jo O'Meara
Joanne Valda O'Meara (born 29 April 1979) is an English pop singer. She is best known for being a member of pop group S Club 7 between 1999 and 2003. Born and raised in Romford, she launched her career at age 16 working with Max Martin. O'Mea ...
.
Artists
Current
*
Jo O'Meara
Joanne Valda O'Meara (born 29 April 1979) is an English pop singer. She is best known for being a member of pop group S Club 7 between 1999 and 2003. Born and raised in Romford, she launched her career at age 16 working with Max Martin. O'Mea ...
*
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 changing mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports pers ...
*
Sam Bailey
*
Shona McGarty
Shona McGarty (born 14 October 1991) is an English actress and singer who portrays Whitney Dean in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''.
Career
Before joining ''EastEnders'', McGarty had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years, in ...
Past
*
Bargain Hunt
Discography
*
Bargain Hunt - "
Sleigh Ride
"Sleigh Ride" is a light orchestra standard composed by Leroy Anderson. The composer had formed the original idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946, and he finished the work in February 1948. The original recordings were instrument ...
" (2017)
*
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 changing mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports pers ...
- "
Rock with Rudolph" (2018)
*
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 changing mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports pers ...
- "
Merry Christmas Everyone" (2020)
*
Sam Bailey - "
Black Velvet" (2021)
*
Shona McGarty
Shona McGarty (born 14 October 1991) is an English actress and singer who portrays Whitney Dean in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''.
Career
Before joining ''EastEnders'', McGarty had been involved in amateur musical theatre for six years, in ...
&
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 changing mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports pers ...
- “
Let It Be” (2021)
*
Sam Bailey - "
Edge Of Seventeen" (2022)
*
Sam Bailey - "
I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)
"I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" is a song written by Jim Steinman, and recorded by American rock singer Meat Loaf featuring Lorraine Crosby. The song was released in August 1993 as the first single from his sixth album, ''Bat Ou ...
" (2022)
*
Jo O'Meara
Joanne Valda O'Meara (born 29 April 1979) is an English pop singer. She is best known for being a member of pop group S Club 7 between 1999 and 2003. Born and raised in Romford, she launched her career at age 16 working with Max Martin. O'Mea ...
&
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 changing mix of TV presenters, musicians, radio DJs, actors and sports pers ...
- “
Thriller
Thriller may refer to:
* Thriller (genre), a broad genre of literature, film and television
** Thriller film, a film genre under the general thriller genre
Comics
* ''Thriller'' (DC Comics), a comic book series published 1983–84 by DC Comics i ...
” (2022)
See Also
List of independent UK record labels
References
External links
Official siteSaga Entertainmentat
Discogs
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Saga Entertainmentat
IMDb
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British independent record labels
British companies established in 2017
Companies based in London
Film production companies of the United Kingdom
Mass media companies of the United Kingdom
Publishing companies based in London
Publishing companies established in 2003
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