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Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Viral TikTok song everyone loves and the original singer will surprise you
Take My Hand was first released in 2011 and now it's the biggest song on TikTok at the moment - but who is the surprising person behind the tune? There's no logic really behind what songs make it on TikTok and those that don't. But one sure fire way of making a success of any musical hit these days is for it to go viral on the social media platform, sending profits and worldwide attention through the roof. If you've been on TikTok over the past couple of months, there's one tune you're guaranteed to have heard in one form or another, and its catchy hook and sweet sound ensures it stays in your mind for the rest of the day. Take My Hand is a 60s inspired, dreamy ditty that has been used to back a trend that sees social media users post footage of seemingly everyday life, with the caption 'I almost forgot this was the whole point'. It's an emotional trend, as many of them are, designed to make us see what appears to be the mundane as something much more spectacular. The song has been used of late by every influencer worth their salt - including most of the members o f 'Mom Tok' and even Madonna. But if you've been left scratching your head at where you have heard this epic track before, it's probably fair to say you are a British comedy fan, and it's definitely fair to say you've got good taste. Take My Hand was actually released back in 2011, and was the theme tune to the cult classic comedy Toast of London, written and starring the iconic Matt Berry. Toast of London ran for three seasons from 2013 and produced a number of viral moments which still stand to this day, but we're doubting even Berry thought he had such a modern classic on his hands when he put this song out on his Witchhazel album at the time. Berry is a comedy genius who has been involved in some of the funniest UK and worldwide sitcoms of recent years including The IT Crowd, What We Do in the Shadows and Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, but social media users were still blown away when they discovered it is he who is behind this viral song. Is there no end to his talents? Basically, no. For, as well as lending his velvet voice and hilarious comedy timing to some of the best known shows on TV, he's only a real life rock star too. A multi-instrumentalist, Berry used to perform with his band The Maypoles and has duetted in the past with the likes of Sean Lennon and Emma Noble. He's about to release new album Gather Up and it looks like it's set for success, given his growing fanbase on Spotify with 1.6m listeners every month. In a clip that's been seen more than two million times on TikTok, @ethannneville posted: "When I first heard this song [Take My Hand] I thought it was a phenomenal piece of art. "Then I learn the guy singing it is none other than the comedic genius and talented actor Matt Berry. You're telling me that the same guy who shouts 'New York Citehhh'[in What We Do In The Shadows] is a beautiful singer songwriter." Ethan wasn't the only one shocked at the link, with fans pouring into the comments to share their surprise. One said: "You're telling me Jackie Daytona the human bartender sings this? Another said: "WHAT?? How am I just finding this out, I've loved this song for years," while another replied: "You're telling me the same Matt Berry from the IT crowd? Like… FATHURRRRRRR?". However, there's another sad element to the popularity of the song, as some social media users came upon it after it was used in the end credits of 2025 Netflix documentary American Murder: Gabby Petito. One added: "This is such a beautiful song and I found it through the Gabbby Petito documentary." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
BBC ALBA to broadcast Skerryvore's landmark 20th anniversary Floors Castle concert
Recorded at the stunning Floors Castle in Kelso, Scottish Borders, BBC ALBA's Skerryvore aig Caisteal Floors captures the energy and emotion of a night that brought together over 6,000 fans from across the world, with a stellar line-up of trad music stars. Special guests included Trail West and Nathan Carter, who helped set the stage for a rousing headline performance from Skerryvore, marking two decades of unforgettable tracks. The band were also joined by guest performances from Valtos and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Pipes and Drums. The exclusive broadcast airs on BBC ALBA and BBC iPlayer this Saturday (7 June), with presenter Megan MacLellan sharing backstage interviews and music highlights with some of the band's best-loved songs including Scottish anthem, Take My Hand. Formed on Tiree, Skerryvore's original line-up has grown from island roots into an internationally acclaimed act, with a unique blend of traditional folk, rock and pop. With seven studio albums and a global touring reputation, this anniversary concert represents a milestone in their remarkable journey. Skerryvore front man, Alec Dalglish, commented: 'Celebrating our 20th anniversary in front of fans from all over the world was quite honestly up there as the best night of our lives. There's no feeling in the world like hearing more than 6,000 people singing every lyric back to you – the night will stay with me for a long, long time. Floors Castle made for such a stunning background for this celebration, there was a real sense of occasion that felt fitting to mark two decades together. It's fantastic to have the story of this milestone captured and shared on BBC ALBA – we would encourage anyone who wants to relive it all or those that weren't able to join us to tune in and experience a slice of the magic of Skerryvore XX.' Calum McConnell, Commissioning Executive at BBC ALBA, said: 'Skerryvore are one of Scotland's biggest trad music success stories. Over two decades, they have played a string of sell out shows across the USA, Canada, Australia and Europe, reimagining traditional folk music to break into the mainstream, garnering fans around the world. 'Although we've featured Skerryvore on BBC ALBA programming at Belladrum and Hoolie in the Hydro, we've not had the chance to film one of their headline performances, so it is incredibly special to be showcasing their anniversary concert to viewers. Fans that missed out on a ticket, or those who simply want to relive the magic all over again, can tune into BBC ALBA or BBC iPlayer this Saturday, with added behind the scenes stories.' Catch all the highlights from Skerryvore aig Caisteal Floors on BBC ALBA and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 7 June at 9pm (in Gaelic with English subtitles). Watch live or on demand: 1 . Contributed BBC ALBA Skerryvore aig Caisteal Floors Photo: Submitted Photo Sales 2 . Contributed BBC ALBA Skerryvore aig Caisteal Floors Photo: Submitted Photo Sales 3 . Contributed BBC ALBA Skerryvore aig Caisteal Floors presenter Megan MacLellan Photo: Submitted Photo Sales 4 . Contributed BBC ALBA Skerryvore aig Caisteal Floors Photo: Submitted Photo Sales
BBC News
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Johnny Depp and Ringo Starr unite for Fatima Whitbread song
Johnny Depp and Ringo Starr are among the celebrities who have united to record a one-off song in aid of Fatima Whitbread's children's 63-year-old is known to the world as an Olympic medallist and former world champion javelin thrower despite being abandoned as a from Ingatestone in Essex, recently set up a charity aimed at improving the lives of children living in actor Depp plays guitar for the anthem, rock icon Pete Townsend is on bass and Whitbread added some vocals. Zak Starkey is on percussion along with his dad, Beatles drummer Mondays singer Shaun Ryder and actress Samantha Morton also added vocals."It's an incredible line-up, unlike anything we've seen for many years," said Whitbread. The track is called Take My Hand - in aid of the Fatima's UK Campaign charity - and will be played at her One Voice Summit at Guildhall in says the event, on 23-24 April, will bring together people with experience of care, politicians and service leaders to help improve song is available for download via online music said the idea for the track snowballed after she and Ryder got to know one another on the 2023 edition of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!"I am using my lived experience and my Olympic title to bring things together," she explained."All of them were really happy to come on board and incredibly supportive of what I'm trying to do, highlighting unacceptable outcomes for children in care."The track was written by 21-year-old Harrison James, who said he was inspired by his own parents who came from difficult backgrounds and had supported children in only had three days to write the song. In March 2024, there were 83,630 children in care in England, according to government charity Become says care-experienced young people are nine times more likely to face homelessness than other young added: "Children are our future; if we can invest in them from a very young age it will help to shape who and what they become in society.""It's all about building happier and healthier tomorrows and stronger communities and putting these young people on an unstoppable path of reaching their goals and realising their dreams." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
New York Times
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
6 Thrilling Novels About Serial Killers
I think every crime and mystery writer has four types of novels they will inevitably write in their career: a murder mystery, a heist novel, a novel of revenge — and a serial killer novel. Serial killers are our modern-day boogeymen (and women). They have replaced the vampire, the werewolf and even the ghost as the harbingers of doom and the avatars of societal degradation. The serial killer is the Red Death wearing the mask of civility and friendship. They are the Other, disrupting the masquerade of order that we collectively agree to maintain. They are the all-too-human monsters that wait for us in the dark. For me, serial killers are a fascinating subject to write and to read about. Through their abominable acts, we see a twisted fun-house reflection of what we could become as a society — or what we already are. Here, in no particular order, are six of my favorites. These Women First, we have a serial killer novel where the killer is the least interesting part. In 'These Women,' Pochoda takes us into the hearts and minds of the people who must face the evil of a pathetic, venal, disturbed man and shows us their strength and the deep reservoirs of their resolve. Told through the eyes of six vastly different but hauntingly complex women in Los Angeles, this book succeeds where a lot of serial killer novels fail: remembering the people who survived. Published in 2020, it is a fearless, simmering hot stiletto of a novel, and an instant classic. Heartsick Archie Sheridan, a police detective, spent years chasing one of the most deranged and vicious serial killers to ever appear in the pages of a book, the beautiful and completely insane Gretchen Lowell. After a decade of cat-and-mouse, Gretchen caught Archie and tortured him for 10 days before mysteriously letting him go and turning herself in to the authorities. Now, a new killer is terrorizing the Pacific Northwest, and Archie must consult the best expert on killers that he knows: his one-time foe. But Gretchen seemed to know that Archie would be visiting her long before the new monster made its presence felt. Inverting the usual investigator-killer dynamic, 'Heartsick' is a dark and moody examination of obsession and trauma that never takes its foot off the gas. Darkness, Take My Hand During a long, brutal Massachusetts winter, the private detectives Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro are hired to protect the son of a well-known psychiatrist. But what starts out as an easy payday soon becomes an unsettling journey into the deepest pits of human depravity. A horror novel couched inside a searing mystery, 'Darkness, Take My Hand' is by turns terrifying, moving and ultimately — as impossible as it may sound — hopeful. It is an example of a writer at the peak of his powers, creating suspense out of such mundane details as a song playing on a jukebox. Lehane stares into the abyss and dares to transcribe what he sees without blinking or turning away. He forces us to confront the worst humanity has to offer — while also showing us at our best. Jar of Hearts Fourteen years ago, a teenage Georgina Shaw helped her then-boyfriend Calvin James dispose of the body of her best friend, Angela Wong. Georgina went on to become a fast-rising executive. Calvin went on to become a serial killer. Now, Angie's remains have been found and Georgina's terrible secret has been exposed to the world. But there are darker secrets yet to come. Using the serial killer as a metaphor for trauma has rarely been done with more panache. This novel takes us on a journey of regret and redemption and dares to ask: What kind of person were you before you became who you are now? The Killer Inside Me From the outside, Lou Ford seems to be every bit the easygoing, aw-shucks deputy sheriff of a small Texas town. But that is just the facade he has created to mask the boundless and bloody black hole of degeneracy that rages within him. Lou is a deeply twisted profligate sadist: While not technically a serial killer, he abuses the people in his town with wild abandon, building to one of the most visceral descents into madness in modern fiction. 'The Killer Inside Me' is crime fiction as philosophical dialogue. Lou presents the face of every killer who is described by his friends and neighbors as 'a nice, quiet guy.' But in that quiet, madness reigns. Red Dragon Will Graham is not the toughest detective ever to hunt human monsters. He might not even be the smartest. But he's without a doubt the best, because he does what no one else has the ability to do: put himself in the minds of the worst people to ever walk the earth. Years after catching and almost being killed by Hannibal Lecter, Will is living a serene life on the Florida coast, working on motorboats and watching the postcard-perfect sunrise every morning. Then his old boss Jack Crawford comes with news that both troubles and excites Will: A new killer is on the prowl, and he may have a connection to Lecter. In the years since this novel was released, popular culture has fallen in love with the urbane, suave and sophisticated version of Lecter that lives in our zeitgeist. But in 'Red Dragon,' Harris never lets us forget that Lecter is a monster — intelligent and cunning, yes, but also repugnant and insane. Will is blessed and cursed with the ability to inhabit that insanity. The price for that skill may be his soul.
