Just in case anyone here thinks me an uncaring bastard [OK, that bit is generally true], here is the star-studded, utterly superb and very tear-jerking Children in Need 2020 charity fundraising single - wherein just about everyone who is anyone in pop music at the moment sings along to an Oasis number:
Hold up
Hold on
Don't be scared
You'll never change
What's been and gone
May your smile (may your smile)
Shine on (shine on)
Don't be scared (don't be scared)
Your destiny may keep you warm
'Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them some day
Take what you need
And be on your way
And stop crying your heart out
Get up (get up)
Come on (come on)
Why're you scared?
You'll never change
What's been and gone
'Cause all of the stars
Are fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see them some day
Take what you need
And be on your way
And stop crying your heart out
We're all of us stars
We're fading away
Just try not to worry
You'll see us some day
Just take what you need
And be on your way
And stop crying your heart out
Stop crying your heart out
Stop crying your heart out
Stop crying your heart out
If, like me, you're an old fart who has absolutely no idea who some of these people actually are, one helpful YouTuber has kindly put a list together by order of appearance (first appearances only):
00:02 Jamie Cullen (piano)
00:06 Cher
00:19 Lenny Kravitz
00:24 Jess Glynne (vocals only)
00:26 Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
00:31 Bryan Adams
00:33 Mel C
00:38 Ella Eyre
00:40 James Morrison
00:43 Izzy Bizu
00:44 Grace Chatto (cello)
00:49 Rebecca Ferguson
00:55 Robbie Williams
00:58 Paloma Faith
01:02 Jack Savoretti
01:05 Ava Max
01:07 Yola
01:10 Jay Sean
01:14 Kylie Minogue
01:19 Anoushka Shankar (sitar)
01:23 Nile Rodgers (guitar)
01:30 Gregory Porter
01:34 KSI
01:46 Lauv
I still wouldn't recognise half of 'em if they were next to me in a bus queue, but I digress...
It's a worthy cause, and the song deserves to hit the #1 slot - which it looks likely to do this weekend.
The entire telethon raised £37 million on Friday (quite remarkable given the lockdown-curtailed nature of this year's event).
All further donations will of course be gratefully received.
Footnote:
I had to laugh at one comment on YT: "Cher's outfit says when you need to record a charity single at 9pm and commit a human sacrifice at 3am and I respect that."
Like you, there're not many people who I recognise, but it's amazing to see and hear such a musically diverse group (shame it's a terrible Oasis song, though) - Bravo to them and Aunty Beeb!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Totally agree with that YT comment!
I don't mind the song, actually - and in this production it really works in tugging the heartstrings (which is, after all, the point when trying to raise money for charitable causes). Thankfully, unlike the previous one this summer - no rap!
DeleteOnly the Beeb has the ability to do stuff like this, really. I can't imagine Netflix, Amazon or Sky stepping up to the mark in something of this stature. Jx
Consider my heart strings tugged.
ReplyDeleteIt's also quite the earworm - it's been going through my head for days... Jx
DeleteYou’re just a big softy really! Aren’t you? 😀x
ReplyDeleteJust call me Little Mary Fucking Sunshine. Jx
DeleteI love it and downloaded it as soon as I could buy it.
ReplyDelete*slaps Mr Devine for dissing Oasis* *Not something I thought I would ever do*
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The Gallaghers might be a pair of dickheads, but I did like some of their music. Jx
DeleteYes, they are - but Wonderwall is one of my all time favourites.
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And all the roads that lead you there were winding
DeleteAnd all the lights that light the way are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
But I don't know how...
A great song, indeed. Jx
* staggers from the blow and from fainting chaise says *
DeleteI must admit, I will sing along to Wonderwall before I realise what I'm doing, but I really can't abide those two (the rest of the band might be OK, but they didn't really stand a chance withthose two hogging the limelight).
* rubs stinging cheek and looks askance at Ms Scarlet *
Askance, I say!
"Stand up beside the fireplace
DeleteTake that look from off your face
You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out"
Jx
Gah!
DeleteI’m still here Mr Devine. Wet kippers at the ready. Whatever that means!
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Cher's wig though! Isn't it superb?!
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It actually has its own credit at the end. Or should have. Jx
DeleteI must admit to having moist eyes.
ReplyDeleteIt has the desired effect - and it has gone into the Top Ten (and hopefully will go further), so will raise even more money for the cause. Jx
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