‘It’s Christmas time, share the love around’ A Christmas gift for you from Griff and Michele
Chesney Hawkes ‘SUPERB!’ - ‘It’s Christmas time, share the love around’ A Christmas gift for you from Griff and Michele, co written/produced by former Robbie Williams/Joe Strummer drummer Steve ‘Smiley’ Barnard
‘Christmas Smile’ a true Christmas earworm, whether you like it or not!, A song celebrating happiness and joy at Christmas time. Co-writer & lead vocalist Ian ‘Griff’ Griffiths, an advocate for mental health and fitness, says ‘Share the love around’. A Phil Spector-esque wall of sound with a 60's Mod culture feel, including cheeky nods to the Beatles ‘As John said, it's all you need, YEAH YEAH YEAH’ Wham, and even Mud! The song is a collaboration between DJ/Author/musician/comedian Griff Griffiths, Michele ‘with one L’ (Co host of Griff’s drive time radio show on New Dawn FM), & Steve ‘Smiley’ Barnard. ‘Smiley’ Co-wrote and produced the song, Smiley comes with real pedigree being Robbie Williams drummer during the ‘Life thru a Lens’ era. A little later playing with Clash legend Joe Strummer in The Mescaleros. He has collaborated with various other bands and musicians, including, Gene Loves Jezebel, & Mike Peters The Alarm. Since the beginning of 2022, Barnard has been playing in the band Holy Holy, performing the music of David Bowie, alongside Tony Visconti.
‘Griff was always funnier than me..’ - BAFTA award winning Comedian/Actor Joe Wilkinson
Fantastic to see so many special guests involved in the accompanying festive fun packed video. From comedians to Rock n Rollers, capturing the spirit of Christmas perfectly, sharing love and happiness! Guests include BAFTA award winning Comedian/Actor Joe Wilkinson, former England cricketer & sky sports presenter Mark Butcher, Self-styled ‘German Comedy Ambassador in London’ comedian Henning Wehn & even Chesney Hawkes! Bands include - Gaye Bykers on Acid, Explode The TV, Cocksparrer, The Alarm, Wingmen, Johnny Moped, Ruts DC, JoJo & the Teeth, Menace, Urban Voodoo Machine, The Chords UK, The Glorias, The Vulz, The Dirty Strangers, The Priscillas..
As the song says ‘Smile this Christmas, share the love around, hear that festive sound, share that love around. A Christmas gift for you from Griff & Michele, and ‘Smiley’, Merry Christmas! Peace and love to all!
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