Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is teaming up with the English Capital Hospital Services Choir for a charity single to benefit caregivers.
The ensemble covered the song
Holy
, available on the singer's latest album.
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The connection between the artist and the choir of doctors, nurses and staff from Lewisham and Greenwich public hospitals dates back to 2015, when the two sides battled to top the charts to be the No.1 single. of Christmas.
Justin Bieber, who was at the top of sales with his track
Love Yourself,
then asked his fans to support the choir, rather than himself, reports the
Associated Press
agency
.
The Canadian then went to London to award their prize.
“
It's great to reunite with the NHS Choir of Lewisham and Greenwich as we share a fun part of UK chart history together
,” Bieber said in remarks echoed by the
BBC
.
“
In these difficult times, it is with humility that I team up with them for a charity single that will benefit NHS workers on the front lines of this pandemic and pay tribute to their incredible dedication,
” he added.
With its gospels accents,
Holy
lends itself easily to both choir playing and Christmas song.
The clip for the original version of the title, released in September, features Justin Bieber dressed as a worker, unemployed overnight.