Sophie Ellis-Bextor is set to perform the theme song to Channel 4 and Universal Pictures’ adaptation of Judith Kerr’s children’s book, ‘Mog’s Christmas’.
As Long As I Belong sees the pop icon team up with composer David Arnold and lyricist Don Black and will debut alongside the film’s December launch.
“When I told my kids I’d been asked to sing Mog’s song, they couldn’t really believe it because Mog has been part of our world since my eldest was small, and he’s 20 next year,” says the mum-of-five, who will return to the road later this year with her Christmas Kitchen Disco tour. “It feels really special.”
Arnold adds: “I’d have been really annoyed if they’d have asked someone else – it takes you back to the days when you were reading the book to your kids, so it’s a lovely thing to be asked to do.”
“We both had such a great time doing ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ that it was an easy decision to come back for ‘Mog’ – it’s a dream project for a lyricist,” says Black.
The songwriting duo have multiple credits to their names, including several instalments of the James Bond franchise.
Of their latest venture, Channel 4’s drama commissioning editor Gwawr Lloyd says: “We are delighted to see David and Don collaborate again on a song for a Channel 4 animation, and this time joined by the fabulous and popular Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
“The song is beautiful and super catchy too! It will transport us all into the wonderful world of Mog for sure.”
