From Loudersound.
Broadcaster ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris has gathered together more than 30 vocalists and musicians for a charity single which will support the Help Musicians charity.
The star-studded lineup called Whispering Bob’s All-stars includes Rick Wakeman, Paul Rodgers, Mark Knopfler, Peter Frampton, John Oates, Judie Tzuke, Wildwood Kin and Duane Eddy – and they’ll release their cover of the Ben E King classic Stand By Me on October 27 through Under The Apple Tree Records in partnership with Absolute Label Services.
The artists got together remotely during lockdown to record the track, which will not only celebrate the song’s 60th anniversary, but its release will also mark Harris’ 50 years as a broadcaster.
Harris says: “COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the UK music scene. The artists who rely on live performances for their income have been particularly hard hit.
“For the past six years, Under The Apple Tree has been a fantastic platform for emerging artists and now, in this time of difficulty, we want to raise funds to help the diverse and dedicated grass roots music community that we love so much.”
Help Musicians CEO James Ainscough adds: “We’re delighted that Bob Harris OBE, a Help Musicians ambassador for many years, has instigated this wonderful project.
“Music has sustained so many of us during lockdown, yet tens of thousands of musicians have had their income wiped out. It is through fundraisers such as this that the Help Musicians team can continue to provide the broad range of support that is needed now more than ever.
“Thanks to those generously donating, Help Musicians has been able to offer financial hardship support, creative development opportunities and a vital mental health service which reaches the entire music community during this difficult time.
“We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Bob and the team for their continued support, and to everyone who donates to this unique single.”
The single is available to pre-order, while the Stand By Me campaign have launched a GoFundMe page for people to make donations.
Find a full list of the artists involved in the project below.
Whispering Bob’s All-Stars: Stand By Me
Anna Corcoran
Beth Nielsen Chapman
Callaghan
Demi Marriner
Duane Eddy
Elles Bailey
Gregor Philp
Jamie Lawson
Jimmie Allen
John Oates
Judie Tzuke
Judith Owen
Keb Mo
Kiki Dee
Laura Cantrell
Laura Oakes
Leo Sayer
Mark Knopfler
Mary Gauthier
McCrary Sisters
Mica Paris
Mollie Marriott
P.P. Arnold
Paul Rodgers
Peter Frampton
Richard Thompson
Rick Wakeman
Robbie Cavanagh
Robert Vincent
Rosanne Cash
Sam Outlaw
Sam Palladio
Steve Cradock
The Shires
Twinnie
Ward Thomas
Wildwood Kin
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- Rick Wakeman - Journey To The Centre Of The Earth - UK - vinyl LP - £10.00, $12.00, €11.20 (New Item) (arrived 05-Feb-2023 15:25)on February 8, 2023 at 12:19 am
RICK WAKEMAN Journey To The Centre Of The Earth (1974 UK 4-track LP recorded in concert at the Royal Festival Hall on Friday 18th January 1974 with the London Symphony Orchestra & English Chamber Choir, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl are in excellent condition AMLH63621)
- Paul Rodgers - The Royal Sessions - 200 Gram Vinyl + Shrink - US - vinyl LP - £75.00, $90.00, €84.00 (New Item) (arrived 16-Jan-2023 15:54)on February 8, 2023 at 12:19 am
PAUL RODGERS The Royal Sessions (2013 US limited edition 9-track LP pressed on 200 Gram Audiophile Vinyl - For this collection, the rock icon celebrates the songs and muscians of Memphis including great versions of I Can't Stand The Rain, I've Been Loving You Too Long [To Stop Now], Walk On By and more. The vinyl looks barely played issued in the picture sleeve which comes complete with its fold-out credit insert and the hype stickered opened shrinkwrap FTN17972)
- Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives Of Henry VIII - Tan Label - Ruby red - UK - vinyl LP - £12.00, $14.40, €13.44 (New Item) (arrived 01-Dec-2022 11:27)on February 8, 2023 at 12:19 am
RICK WAKEMAN The Six Wives Of Henry VIII - Tan Label - Ruby red (1973 UK first issue tan A&M label 6-track LP pressed on pressed on Ruby Red Translucent Vinyl [visable when held to a strong light source], featuring contributionsfrom Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White and BillBruford, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light storage wear and the vinyl has just a few minor surface scuffs AMLH64361)
- Rick Wakeman - The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur... - Japanese - vinyl LP - £45.00, $54.00, €50.40 (New Item) (arrived 09-Dec-2022 10:51)on February 8, 2023 at 12:19 am
RICK WAKEMAN The Myths & Legends Of King Arthur & The Knights Of The Round Table (Limited Edition 1975 Japanese 7-track LP, housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve complete with a 12-page full colour illustrated booklet, Japanese/lyric insert, a massive 40" x 28" full colour poster of Rick on stage & a wide 'broadsword hilt' obi-strip. The packaging is Excellent with minor shelf wear, the poster is unused & the vinyl is Excellent to Near Mint with few signs of play GP-230)
- Rick Wakeman - Cost Of Living - UK - vinyl LP - £15.00, $18.00, €16.80 (New Item) (arrived 10-Dec-2022 10:49)on February 8, 2023 at 12:19 am
RICK WAKEMAN Cost Of Living (1983 UK 9-track vinyl LP on the blue Charisma label featuring lyrics written by Tim Rice and narration by Robert Powell, issued in the glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve has a little edge scuffing and corner wear through storage, whilst the vinyl looks barely played. An excellent copy of this often overlooked album CAS1163)
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