I’ll Be Seeing You is Father’s Day gift from Tony Christie and grand-daughter Deià

It is if you are 14-year-old Deià Fitzgerald - granddaughter of Yorkshire’s own Amarillo music legend Tony Christie.

They haven’t been able to meet up for months, like many families, due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

And they even had to stay apart to film the video for this first duet together - the apt chart-topping war time classic I’ll Be Seeing You.

The tear-jerker, made famous in the 1940s by golden age crooners Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday, tells of loved ones longing to see their families again 'in all the old familiar places'.

Tony, aged 77, who was born in Conisbrough, near Doncaster, hopes the new version of the song with his grand-daughter Deià will resonate with millions of families who are still having to social distance from one an other, especially on Father's Day.

Schoolgirl singing sensation Deià, who is planning to follow in the footsteps of her world famous Yorkshire grandpa, has never recorded with him before and only sung publicly at school.

But she wants to act, especially in musicals and is hoping to go to a performing arts school in September. She is also planning to audition for West End musicals when the industry re-opens after lockdown.

Deià recorded her part in the video at her grandpa's house in Lichfield but had to abide by social distancing rules so they were never in the same room at the same time.

Cameras and mics where set up while they were out of the room and then they did their performances separately.

She said: "It is a real boost to my confidence. I was so nervous about doing it but grandpa FaceTimed me and just kept making jokes as he always does so I felt a lot more at ease."

Tony told us: " I only saw Deià and all my grandkids on FaceTime or zoom during the restrictions.

"This song is absolutely perfect for what we are all going through as grandparents. It’s a beautifully written song, the like of which you don’t hear much today.

"I’m so proud and over the moon that Deià wants to follow in my foot steps.”

Deià’s dad, Tony’s son and manager Sean, said he couldn't have wished for a better Father’s Day gift than the duet and he hopes it brings joy to other families around the world.

He said: "I am incredibly proud of Deià. She is beautiful inside and out and she has a really sweet and pure voice. She’s also a great all round performer. I hope she goes on to fulfil her dreams and enjoy a successful career on the stage."

WATCH MORE: Tony has been entertaining fans at home with other #QuaranTony session videos filmed at home with his band Dave, Elliott, Matt & Rich, his grandson Joby and good friend Steve – check them out on his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheTonyChristie.

I’ll Be Seeing You Lyrics

I'll be seeing you

In all the old familiar places

That this heart of mine embraces

All day through.In that small cafe;

The park across the way;

The children's carosel;

The chestnut trees;

The wishin' well.

I'll be seeing you

In every lovely summer's day;

In every thing that's light and gay.

I'll always think of you that way.

I'll find you

In the morning sun

And when the night is new.

I'll be looking at the moon,

But I'll be seeing you.

I'll be seeing you

In every lovely summer's day;

In every thing that's light and gay.

I'll always think of you that way.

I'll find you

In the morning sun

And when the night is new.

I'll be looking at the moon,

But I'll be seeing you.