Today’s video of the day is Celebrate The Nun – “Will You Be There” released in 1989.
Celebrate The Nun, a synthpop band from Hanover, Germany, formed in 1986. The band consisted of H.P. Baxxter, Rick J. Jordan, Britt Maxime, and Slin Thompson. Their debut single, "Ordinary Town," was a hit in Germany, released by EMI. Their second single, "Will You Be There," achieved greater success. It reached number 4 on the USA Billboard-Club-Charts. This song helped them sell over 30,000 CDs in the United States. In 1989, Celebrate The Nun released their first full-length album, Meanwhile, on EMI (Germany) and Enigma (US/Canada).
"Will You Be There" is a standout track on Meanwhile. The song’s catchy synthpop sound and emotional lyrics resonated with many fans. The success of this track contributed to the album’s popularity. In 1990, Slin Thompson left the band to pursue other projects. The remaining members, H.P., Rick, and Britt, continued to make music. They recorded a second album, Continuous, under Westside (Germany). However, the band disbanded soon after its release.
In 1993, H.P. Baxxter and Rick J. Jordan formed the Happy Hardcore band Scooter. They were joined by H.P.’s cousin, Ferris. Britt Maxime chose not to join Scooter, preferring to create independent pop music instead of techno. "Will You Be There" remains a significant part of Celebrate The Nun’s legacy. It showcases their talent and the peak of their success. This song, along with the album Meanwhile, marks an important chapter in the band’s history. The video for "Will You Be There" captures the essence of Celebrate The Nun’s synthpop style. It reflects the era’s music and fashion, making it a nostalgic piece for fans. The band’s influence continued through Scooter, but "Will You Be There" remains a classic hit that defined their career.
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