Artists for Grenfell
Artists for GrenfellThe star-studded version of Simon and Garfunkel‘s classic “Bridge over Troubled Water” organized by Simon Cowell to raise funds for those affected by the deadly Grenfell Tower fire in London last week was released Wednesday, and now you can watch the official video for the single on YouTube.
As previously reported, The Who‘s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are among the many artists that contributed to the track. Both rock legends appear in the clip — Daltrey is seen two minutes, 27 seconds into the video singing the line, “I will comfort you,” while Townshend is shown strumming an acoustic guitar a few seconds later.
More than 50 stars lent their talents to the song, including are Queen guitarist Brian May, Nile Rodgers, Geri “Ginger Spice” Halliwell, Robbie Williams, Jessie J, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction, Leona Lewis, James Blunt, Emeli Sande, and Rita Ora, although not all appear in the clip.
The video also features images of the burnt-out tower and sidewalk memorials to the people who lost their lives in the blaze.
The single can be purchased as a digital download at all the usual online music sellers, and also is available via major streaming services. In addition, you also can donate directly to the cause at ArtistsforGrenfell.com. All donations will be used by The London Community Foundation to help those in need.
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