Who sang Somewhere Only We Know in the John Lewis advert?

Who sang Somewhere Only We Know in the John Lewis advert?

Lily Allen
Irish singer Cara Dillon has shared her beautiful version of Keane’s ‘Somewhere Only We Know’, which very nearly became the soundtrack for the famous ‘Bear and the Hare’ advert for John Lewis back in 2013. In the end, Lily Allen was selected for the advert, reaching number one in the UK that year.

Who sings the song Somewhere Only We Know?

KeaneSomewhere Only We Know / ArtistKeane are an English alternative rock band from Battle, East Sussex, formed in 1995. They met whilst at Tonbridge School together. The band currently comprises Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, and Jesse Quin. Their original line-up included founder and guitarist Dominic Scott, who left in 2001. Wikipedia

What genre is Somewhere Only We Know by Lily Allen?

PopSomewhere Only We Know / Genre

Did Lily Allen write Somewhere Only We Know?

“Somewhere Only We Know” is included on Allen’s third studio album, Sheezus….Lily Allen version.

“Somewhere Only We Know”
Songwriter(s) Tom Chaplin Richard Hughes Tim Rice-Oxley
Producer(s) Paul Beard
Lily Allen singles chronology

When did Lily Allen cover Somewhere Only We Know?

Lily Allen has retained her position at number one in the Official Singles Chart. The singer held onto the top spot with her cover of Keane’s 2004 song “Somewhere Only We Know,” which features in the John Lewis Christmas advert.

Is the song Somewhere Only We Know in a movie?

“Somewhere Only We Know” is a song performed and composed by English alternative rock band Keane, officially released as their third commercial single. In Disney media, it is featured in the teaser trailer for the film, Winnie the Pooh, though not included in the film nor in its soundtrack.

How do you pronounce the band name Keane?

Key Member Keane chose to pronounce it “kee-ah-nee,” you would be obliged to pronounce it that way also, regardless of how other people whose name is spelled the same pronounce theirs.

What advert is Somewhere Only We Know?

John Lewis Christmas
Lily Allen | Somewhere Only We Know (Official Audio – John Lewis Christmas Advert)

Was Somewhere Only We Know in Winnie the Pooh?

Performers. “Somewhere Only We Know” is a song performed and composed by English alternative rock band Keane, officially released as their third commercial single. In Disney media, it is featured in the teaser trailer for the film, Winnie the Pooh, though not included in the film nor in its soundtrack.

What’s wrong with Lily Allen’s kid?

Singer-songwriter Lily Allen has confessed that she was terrified when her eldest daughter, 2-year-old Ethel, was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Lily and husband Sam Cooper discovered that Ethel was born with laryngomalacia – an illness that makes it hard for a baby to be fed and even to breathe.

Is Lily Allen with David Harbour?

In 2019 a relationship unfolded which has left us very excited: David Harbour and Lily Allen. Now, the couple have officially cemented their relationship by marrying! The A-Listers exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in Las Vegas in September, 2020.

What is the song in the John Lewis Christmas advert?

It featured presents and products being positioned to eventually create a shadow image of a woman and a dog in the snow, soundtracked by Prokofiev’s morning serenade from Romeo and Juliet – no acoustic covers in sight. Two Beatles songs, and one by John Lennon, have been used in John Lewis’ Christmas ads.

What was the advert with the Bear and the Hare?

Titled The Bear and the Hare, this cartoon advert showed a bear hibernating for Christmas before its best friend, a hare, wakes it up on Christmas Day. Lily Allen’s cover of Somewhere Only We Know also reached the top of the singles chart. This advert “tells the tale of an unlikely friendship between a little boy Sam and his penguin friend Monty”.

What is John Lewis doing for Christmas this year?

John Lewis usually releases its festive campaigns in early November and this year it is promising “a Christmas campaign like no other, for a year like no other”. It has partnered with two charities, FareShare and Home-Start, to provide food, comfort, emotional support and advice to vulnerable families this Christmas.

What is the advert with the Penguin and the bear?

This advert “tells the tale of an unlikely friendship between a little boy Sam and his penguin friend Monty”. At the end of the advert it is revealed Monty is a teddy bear, and Sam opens a present to find another toy penguin, so that they can play together.