Take That’s Gary Barlow and Boyzone’s Ronan Keating team up via video link to perform a stirring duet of Baby Can I Hold You as they try to boost morale during self-isolation
Take That and Boyzone combined on Thursday as respective frontmen Gary Barlow and Ronan Keating took to social media to perform a duet.
The crooners linked up via video chat from their homes, where they are self-isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic, and vowed to keep others in the same situation entertained.
Gary, 49, and Ronan, 43, sang a rendition of Tracy Chapman’s Baby Can I Hold You – which Boyzone themselves covered in 1997.
Ronan posted the video to his Instagram page, captioning it ‘GB&RK #Thecroonersessions’ suggesting there might be more to come from the pair as the global health crisis continues.
He added: ‘A virtual Hug for ya all. Two mates missing each other’s company. Love this man and his talent. #RKTwentyTwenty.’
Fans went wild for it, including famous faces such as Ronan’s fellow Irish native Laura Whitmore.
Virtual morale: Take That and Boyzone combined on Thursday as respective frontmen Gary Barlow and Ronan Keating took to social media to perform a duet
She commented, ‘That’s so lovely! ❤️’ as rugby star and X Factor: Celebrity contestant Thom Evans remarked: ‘Class!’
Footballer Jamie Redknapp responded, ‘Love this ❤️’ as actress Denise Van Outen echoed this with the same comment.
Many other music stars are using social media to provide impromptu concerts to the world, as a slew of public entertainment events are being cancelled every day across the planet.
Crooner-virus! Gary, 49, and Ronan, 43, sang a rendition of Tracy Chapman’s Baby Can I Hold You – which Boyzone themselves covered in 1997
Hollywood star Gal Gadot performed John Lennon’s Imagine alongside the likes of Amy Adams, Mark Ruffalo and Cara Delevingne.
John Legend, alongside wife Chrissy Teigen and daughter Luna, held a virtual concert of his hits.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin did so too, and Sam Smith promised a ‘sing-song’ when he gets over his current allergy issues.
Entertaining the masses: Coldplay’s Chris Martin [L] did a virtual show too, and Sam Smith [R] promised a ‘sing-song’ when he gets over his current allergy issues