The video was created by the RSPCA’s in-house video producer Amie Hill with help from the rest of the broadcast team and featured animals rescued by the charity as well as staff members and local children who volunteered to take part. Singer and RSPCA press officer Lucy Ellie Cooper recorded a cover of Use Somebody for the film after the band gave special permission for their song to be used as part of the video. And we hope our heartwarming video and beautiful song will encourage everyone to think of the animals and help us help the thousands of animals who could be facing cruelty, neglect and suffering this Christmas.” “Every act of kindness can make a big difference. The RSPCA Christmas advert featuring Kings of Leon's Use Somebody also features local children and rescued animals (Image: RSPCA) “We hope that this touching film will inspire the next generation of pet owners and animal rescuers, and also encourage viewers to make a small donation to the RSPCA so we can help the thousands of animals who need us this Christmas. Owner lied about 18-month-old dog biting a child and had him put down.It’s a beautiful story and encapsulates the everyday work of the RSPCA. RSPCA chief executive Chris Sherwood said: “When I first saw the Christmas video I must admit I was moved to tears.
The video - made entirely in-house by the RSPCA’s broadcast team and starring staff and friends who gave up their own time for filming - features a cover of Kings of Leon’s Use Somebody and the charity hopes it will inspire all generations to be kind to animals this festive season. The RSPCA is throwing its hat into the festive season 'advert' ring with the story of a young boy growing up doing all he can to help animals in need, soundtracked with permission from American rock legends Kings of Leon by one of their biggest hits. America needs rock bands right now and a return to form by the Followill brothers could definitely be a step in the right direction.Move over John Lewis and Sainsbury's - the RSPCA has launched its rocking Christmas video freaturing a staff cover of a worldwide hit song with a moving story "which proves kindness lasts a lifetime". Their sound evolved with their rising level of fame and ultimately, they may have flown just a bit too close to the sun. They combined vintage rock ‘n roll swagger with dusty and dirty country music that resulted in a wild southern fried version of the Strokes that was appealing not just in the states, but across the Atlantic in the United Kingdom and Europe. It seems like a distant memory now, but when they came out in the early 2000s, Kings of Leon were a force to be reckoned with.
The whole thing just felt a lot more organic.” “We said, ‘Let’s f–ing go to L.A., eat some sushi, get some sunshine. Followill said they teamed up with Davis out in sunny California motivated by two LA staples: Of course it helped that Only by the Night featured some of their most popular songs, mainly “Sex on Fire” and “Use Somebody.” Those numbers, in addition to turmoil within the band led to the severing ties with their long-time producer Angelo Petraglia, who had produced all six of their previous albums.