Take That New Music 2023: Band Reunites After 5 Years, Joins Forces with Calum Scott

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Take That will release new music for the first time in five years after collaborating with Calum Scott. Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald have re-recorded their 2008 number-one single 'Greatest Day' with the 34-year-old vocalist.

Calum told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column that he was really nervous about recording his vocal on a song that was already such a hit, but it was a tremendous honor for him.

He shared that Gary and him spent a day in the studio working on a new section and new vocals, and then they sent the boys [Mark and Howard] back into the studio to rerecord their parts.

Calum and Gary also discussed creating new, original music together.

He stated that after this track, they have agreed to enter the studio and compose original music. He shared that he is crrently working on his third album, so he is also now hoping that they can work something out for that.

He added that he is thrilled to be working with him. Even being associated with Take That is insane, he gushed.

DJ Robin Schulz has added dance influences to the stripped-down, anthemic track, which is set for release on May 5 and will be featured on the band's upcoming musical film 'Greatest Days', which is scheduled for release on June 16th. Regarding the new song, Take That stated, "Greatest Day" is one of the band's biggest singles and its eleventh No. 1; it holds a special place in the hearts of the members.

It also said that it has been incredible working on the new rendition of the song in the studio with Calum and Robin, two such talented musicians.

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With the release of the film, "Greatest Days" this summer, the band is looking to do something special with the title track, and it was thrilled that Calum and Robin agreed to participate.

Take That is one of the most successful male bands in British history.

The group was composed of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Jason Orange, and Robbie Williams when it was established in Manchester in 1990. The band has sold more than 30 million records worldwide and won multiple Brit Awards.

The band's early successes, such as "Could It Be Magic?" and "Pray," helped establish them as an industry force. Despite numerous lineup changes and controversies, the band continues to be one of the most popular musical acts of the present day. Robbie Williams's frequent departures from the ensemble were a reoccurring theme.

The boy band of the 1990s was instrumental in establishing Robbie Williams' career. Williams, who joined Take That at the age of 16 in 1990, became an instant fan favorite and provided lead vocals for several of the group's earliest successes. However, in July 1995, Williams stunned fans by announcing his departure from the band, which sparked a media hysteria and left fans extremely disappointed.

Take That disbanded in February 1996 and reunited as a quartet in 2005, minus Williams. But Williams briefly rejoined the band in 2010 before departing again in 2012. Williams, who rejoined Take That in 2010, announced his departure from the band in 2012.

This announcement appeared more cordial than his initial departure in 1995. Many admirers were shocked by the news, and speculation has been rampant regarding the reasons for his departure. Williams released a statement in which he explained that he cannot proceed due to personal circumstances beyond his control.

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