The group has launched a clothing line, several perfume collections, doll lines, room decor, a book series and a successful video games line. The group has had three successful nationwide tours, Cheetah-licious Christmas Tour in 2006, The Party's Just Begun Tour from 2006-2007 and One World Tour in 2008. The Cheetah Girls grossed over USD $26 million from touring and that it's before their last tour One World, and their merchandise has grossed over USD $17 million in revenue. The group has won seven Radio Disney awards and one 'Communications Award'.
The Cheetah Girls started out as a 2003 Summer Line-Up movie for Disney Channel. Within the two years of release, it gained one of the biggest fan franchises in Disney history as well as on the soundtrack charts having a double platinum soundtrack and high-rated DVD release. After all of this success three of the original members Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan decided to reunite and record and a song for the Disneymania 3 CD. Raven-Symone however declined saying that "I want to work on my solo career right now. I loved being a Cheetah Girl but I don't want to be know as 'Galleria from The Cheetah Girls’, and as 'Raven Baxter' forever. Right now I just want to be Raven-Symone." Adrienne Bailon (who at the time had a reoccurring role on That's So Raven) claimed to "understand" but still said she was "disappointed" in Raven for not continuing what she started. However, the 3 remaining Cheetahs recorded I Won't Say (I'm In Love) for Disneymania 3. They also kept their names from The Cheetah Girls movie. Kiely was known as "Aqua", Adrienne was known as "Chanel" and Sabrina was known as "Dorinda". After seeing how much of a response I Won't Say (I'm In Love) received, Disney quickly approached the Cheetahs for a recording contract. Raven was again offered her spot back in the group and again declined. This upset Adrienne so much that she quit as her role of Alana on That's So Raven. The newly reformed Cheetah Girls signed the contract for one album with Walt Disney Records. The stage names Dorinda, Chanel and Aqua were also dropped at this time. Right before the release of their debut album they released a single for the Chicken Little soundtrack called Shake a Tail Feather, a re-make of an old Ray Charles song. Their debut album was a Christmas album titled Cheetah-licious Christmas. They also made a music video for their debut single also titled Cheetah-Licious Christmas. They performed this single at the Walt-Disney Christmas Day Parade and were featured in The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. After the success of their Christmas album they were reported as signing to Hollywood Records (Owned by Disney but for more successful artists such as Aly and A.J. and former Cheetah Raven-Symone). At this time a Cheetah Girls television series was in the works as well. It did however convince former cheetah Raven-Symone to return for television and film purposes only. The show filmed a total of 4 episodes when it was put on hiatus reason being That's So Raven being renewed for its fourth and final season. The Cheetahs (Including Raven) did however quickly meet up again for a sequel called The Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain and recorded a soundtrack for the movie also. It was set to debut on Disney Channel on August 25, 2006. Raven however left the Cheetah Girls after filming wrapped claiming "Lots of work" that had to be completed. The Cheetah Girls went on a two month tour in mid-September of 2006 to promote The Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain album. The newest sequel The Cheetah Girls 3 was given the name The Cheetah Girls: One World and was filmed in India. It premiered on August 22, 2008 with its soundtrack released on August 19th. The movie debuted with 6.2 million viewers, the lowest rated premiere for the series. In the fall of 2008, the group went on tour to support the One World movie, which would be their last tour together. In January 2009, the group officially announced its disbandment.I even heard the ONE WORLD somewehere but i can't remember when i heard. Still today they are the best best ever.
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
The Cheetah Girls Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Have your self a merry little Christmas
Make the yuletide gay
From now on our troubles will be miles away
Happy golden days are yours (they belong to us)
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star above the highest bow
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Here we are as olden days
Happy golden days are yours (they belong to us)
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star above the highest bow
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Have yourself a cheetah-licious Christmas now
The Cheetah Girls' version of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is a classic holiday tune that was originally written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane in 1943 for the movie Meet Me in St. Louis. The song is all about spreading joy and cheer during the holiday season, despite the struggles that one may face.
The song starts off by encouraging listeners to have a happy and light-hearted Christmas, and to let go of any troubles or worries. It then goes on to talk about happy memories from the past, and how important it is to be surrounded by loved ones during the holiday season. The lyrics also mention the idea of being together through the years, with the hope that fate will allow everyone to stay connected and find joy in each other's company.
Overall, the song is a reminder to focus on the positive aspects of the holiday season, and to cherish the moments spent with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wishing you a joyful and happy holiday season
Let your heart be light
May you feel light-hearted and carefree during this time
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Let's forget about our worries and focus on the happy moments
Make the yuletide gay
Let's make the holiday season fun and enjoyable
From now on our troubles will be miles away
Let's distance ourselves from our problems and focus on the good times
Here we are as olden days
We are here, just like we were in the good old days
Happy golden days are yours (they belong to us)
Let's remember the joyous moments of the past and cherish them
Faithful friends who are dear to us
We are surrounded by loyal and cherished friends
Gather near to us once more
Let's come together and celebrate the holiday season
Through the years we all will be together
No matter how many years pass, we will always have each other
If the fates allow
If destiny permits it
Hang a shining star above the highest bow
Let's add a bright and shiny star to our holiday decorations
Have yourself a cheetah-licious Christmas now
Wishing you a fun and fabulous holiday season, Cheetah Girls style
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Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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