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SuBo and Take That to sing on Sun charity
23 Jan 2010
By GORDON SMART, Bizarre Editor and SEAN HAMILTON
SUSAN Boyle and Take That have both signed up to sing on The Sun's Helping Haiti single.
They joined the growing roster of talent recording REM's Everybody Hurts next week.
SuBo, who had the top-selling album in the UK and the US last year, said: "The Haiti earthquake has caused devastation and suffering that most of us will never experience nor could imagine.
"I feel privileged to be a part of such a wonderful project that will raise money to help the country."
She and Take That will be joined by former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, who will fly in to London from Germany on Monday to record her contribution.
She said: "I hope the single raises lots of money. It's great that we can come together and do this. It's a very special song."
The song, which we hope will raise millions for our Helping Haiti appeal and the Disasters Emergency Committee, was suggested by X Factor tycoon Simon Cowell last week.
He has used his world-class contacts to put together a line-up which is growing by the day. Confirmed acts include Rod Stewart, Mika, Michael Buble, Cheryl Cole, Leona Lewis, JLS and Westlife.
The moving 1992 song by REM, Everybody Hurts, was chosen because of its emotional impact.
The band have agreed to give all proceeds to Haiti. Singer Michael Stipe said yesterday: "How could we not say yes to this appeal? We're honoured to play even a small role in trying to help."
Talking about the choice of song, Michael said: "The message is very simple, and very human, and that simplicity resonates with people.
"It points towards our fragility and our strength, be it physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual."
He added: "Any time anyone does something good, or tries to do something positive, the world shifts ever so slightly towards love and towards goodness."
The song will be recorded in studios around the world next week.
Football stars led by England captain John Terry have pledged thousands to our Helping Haiti appeal. Terry, 29, said: "These people desperately need our help. I urge every Sun reader to give their support if they possibly can."
His Chelsea team-mates Ashley and Joe Cole and Man United's Michael Carrick also donated to bring the total to almost £900,000.
They were thanked by Haitian player Lescinel Jean-Francois, who plays for League One Swindon - and who revealed his sister Erica, 11, is still missing after the quake.
Lescinel, 23, said: "To see them give so generously is very important. To all Sun readers, please make a prayer and send anything you can to help make a difference.
"My sister is missing and our home has been wrecked."
TITANIC star Leonardo DiCaprio has given $1million (£620,000) to a Haiti relief fund in America.
Credit/Source: www.thesun.co.uk
23 Jan 2010
By GORDON SMART, Bizarre Editor and SEAN HAMILTON
SUSAN Boyle and Take That have both signed up to sing on The Sun's Helping Haiti single.
They joined the growing roster of talent recording REM's Everybody Hurts next week.
SuBo, who had the top-selling album in the UK and the US last year, said: "The Haiti earthquake has caused devastation and suffering that most of us will never experience nor could imagine.
"I feel privileged to be a part of such a wonderful project that will raise money to help the country."
She and Take That will be joined by former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, who will fly in to London from Germany on Monday to record her contribution.
She said: "I hope the single raises lots of money. It's great that we can come together and do this. It's a very special song."
The song, which we hope will raise millions for our Helping Haiti appeal and the Disasters Emergency Committee, was suggested by X Factor tycoon Simon Cowell last week.
He has used his world-class contacts to put together a line-up which is growing by the day. Confirmed acts include Rod Stewart, Mika, Michael Buble, Cheryl Cole, Leona Lewis, JLS and Westlife.
The moving 1992 song by REM, Everybody Hurts, was chosen because of its emotional impact.
The band have agreed to give all proceeds to Haiti. Singer Michael Stipe said yesterday: "How could we not say yes to this appeal? We're honoured to play even a small role in trying to help."
Talking about the choice of song, Michael said: "The message is very simple, and very human, and that simplicity resonates with people.
"It points towards our fragility and our strength, be it physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual."
He added: "Any time anyone does something good, or tries to do something positive, the world shifts ever so slightly towards love and towards goodness."
The song will be recorded in studios around the world next week.
Football stars led by England captain John Terry have pledged thousands to our Helping Haiti appeal. Terry, 29, said: "These people desperately need our help. I urge every Sun reader to give their support if they possibly can."
His Chelsea team-mates Ashley and Joe Cole and Man United's Michael Carrick also donated to bring the total to almost £900,000.
They were thanked by Haitian player Lescinel Jean-Francois, who plays for League One Swindon - and who revealed his sister Erica, 11, is still missing after the quake.
Lescinel, 23, said: "To see them give so generously is very important. To all Sun readers, please make a prayer and send anything you can to help make a difference.
"My sister is missing and our home has been wrecked."
TITANIC star Leonardo DiCaprio has given $1million (£620,000) to a Haiti relief fund in America.
Credit/Source: www.thesun.co.uk