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 + booklet - UK - vinyl LP - £12.00, $15.48, €14.28 (New Item) (arrived 23-Jul-2024 11:48)on July 27, 2024 at 12:32 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 with integral eight page picture booklet. The sleeve shows just a little edge wear & the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with few signs of play AMLH63621)
- Mark Knopfler - Local Hero - Original Master Recording 33RPM - Sealed - US - vinyl LP - £49.99, $64.49, €59.49 (New Item) (arrived 29-May-2024 11:58)on July 27, 2024 at 12:32 am
MARK KNOPFLER Local Hero (Original Master Recording 2021 limited edition 14-track LP mastered by Kreig Wunderlich on the Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab GAIN2 Ultra Analog System, plated and pressed at RTI on 180-gram High-Definition Vinyl. Knopfler's methodical guitar lines emerge with supreme transparency and multi-hued textural detail. The intricate notes, finger-picked passages, and cosmopolitan lines come across as if they're transmitted just feet away from you in real time.Picture sleeve individually gold-foil numbered, sealed inside its perforated loose bag. Recommended)
- Rick Wakeman - Piano Portraits - 180 Gram Vinyl - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £19.99, $25.79, €23.79 (New Item) (arrived 26-Apr-2024 10:53)on July 27, 2024 at 12:32 am
RICK WAKEMAN Piano Portraits (2017 UK limited edition 15-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram Heavyweight Vinyl - including versions of Help, Stairway To Heaven, Life On Mars, Morning Has Broken and Claire De Lune. The gatefold picture sleeve shows some minor wear with the multi-coloured inners and the vinyl has some light surface scuffs but remains in EX condition)
- Rick Wakeman - No Earthly Connection + Foil Mirror Insert - UK - vinyl LP - £35.00, $45.15, €41.65 (New Item) (arrived 26-Apr-2024 15:52)on July 27, 2024 at 12:32 am
RICK WAKEMAN No Earthly Connection (1976 UK silver label 4-track LP, complete with illustrated lyric inner & silver foil mirror insert, picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl looks barely played AMLK64583)
- Rick Wakeman - White Rock - UK - vinyl LP - £10.00, $12.90, €11.90 (New Item) (arrived 26-Apr-2024 15:58)on July 27, 2024 at 12:32 am
RICK WAKEMAN White Rock (1977 UK 8-track LP featuring the original motion picture soundtrack from the film of the Innsbruck Winter Olympics, picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with few signs of play AMLH64614)
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