On Red Nose Day, everyone finds themselves laughing for a good cause, including some of the world’s most adored musicians from the realm of pop.
Ever since the initiation of Red Nose Day back in 1988, a wide range of artists such as Cher, One Direction, Susan Boyle, and Sugababes have put out songs specifically for Comic Relief. The earnings from these tunes are channeled directly towards assisting those who are less fortunate.
For almost a decade, its success led to an increase in performances, doubling the number of annual shows to two. During this time, a formal, serious rendition was often paired against a humorous parody, delivered by a legendary British comedian.
In the process, it created some of the most beloved song covers of the past 30 years.
Although the tradition ceased in 2017, the songs that were produced continue to be cherished by pop enthusiasts around the world – and with Red Nose Day happening tonight (March 21st), it offers an ideal opportunity to reminisce about the past.
Here are all the official Red Nose Day singles, released in aid of Comic Relief.
What songs have been released in aid of Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day?
These melodies, ranging from original pieces to humorous adaptations, have been officially published as charity singles to support the fundraising event known as Red Nose Day through Comic Relief.
- 1986: Living Doll – Cliff Richard feat The Young Ones
- 1989: Help! (Beatles Cover) – Bananarama, French and Saunders, Kathy Burke
- 1991: The Stonk – Hale and Pace, Mr Bean, Queen’s Brian May, et al
- 1992: (I Want to Be) Elected – Mr Bean and Smear Campaign feat Bruce Dickinson and Skin
- 1993: Stick It Out – Right Said Fred
- 1994: Absolutely Fabulous – Pet Shop Boys as Absolutely Fabulous
- 1995: Love Can Build a Bridge – Cher, Chrissie Hynde, Neneh Cherry and Eric Clapton
- 1997: Who Do You Think You Are?/Mama – Spice Girls
- 1999: When the Going Gets Tough (Billy Ocean Cover) – Boyzone
- 2001: Uptown Girl (Billy Joel Cover) – Westlife
- 2003: Spirit in the Sky (Norman Greenbaum Cover) – Gareth Gates feat The Kumars at No.42
- 2005: All About You/You’ve Got a Friend – McFly
- 2005: (Is This The Way to) Amarillo – Tony Christie (with music video feat Peter Kay and stars)
- 2007: Walk This Way (Aerosmith Cover) – Girls Aloud vs Sugababes
- 2007: I’m Gonna (Roll) 500 Miles – Peter Kay and Matt Lucas as Phoenix Nights’ Brian Potter and Little Britain’s Andy, feat The Proclaimers
- 2009: Just Can’t Get Enough (Depeche Mode Cover) – The Saturdays
- 2009: Islands in the Stream (Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers Cover) – Gavin & Stacey’s Bryn and Nessa feat Tom Jones
- 2011: Gold Forever – The Wanted
- 2011: I Know Him So Well (from musical Chess) – Susan Boyle & Peter Kay as Geraldine McQueen
- 2013: One Way or Another/Teenage Kicks (Blondie/The Undertones Cover) – One Direction
- 2015: Lay Me Down – Sam Smith and John Legend
- 2017: What Do I Know – Ed Sheeran feat Kurupt FM from People Just Do Nothing
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2025-03-21 17:09