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Simon Cowell has confirmed that he is organising a single to help raise funds for the Haiti earthquake appeal.
Speaking at this evening's National Television Awards, the reality TV judge announced his plans for the charity record.
The 50-year-old told PA: "We made the decision today. We had a request from the prime minister and The Sun newspaper, 'Would we put a record together?' So we haven't got a lot of time but we are going to do something and attempt to raise as much money as possible."
Cowell's X Factor co-star Cheryl Cole added to Five Live: "I just heard about [the song] tonight. It sounds like a great idea... Simon is great at giving back."
Earlier tonight, The X Factor picked up the 'Most Popular Talent Show' gong at the NTAs.
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tammyy2j
21-01-2010, 12:34
Song For Haiti
Simon Cowell is to mastermind a song for the victims of the Haiti earthquake after Gordon Brown asked him to get involved.
The pop music mogul is understood to be rounding-up a host of singers to appear on the charity single.
Cheryl Cole, Leona Lewis and Susan Boyle are said to be in the frame to appear, with work expected to be completed within 48 hours.
Cowell confirmed the news at last night's National Television Awards, explaining: "We made a decision today.
"We had a request from the Prime Minister and The Sun newspaper - would we put a record together?
"We haven't got an awful lot of time, but we are going to do something and attempt to raise as much money as possible", he explained.
As previously reported, Jay-Z and U2 are also said to be recording a Haiti fundraiser, with production from Swizz Beats.
Simon Cowell's charity single for victims of the Haiti earthquake will reportedly be a cover version of REM's 'Everybody Hurts'.
The reality TV judge announced his plans for the benefit record at the National Television Awards last night.
Cowell has recruited singers Michael Bublé and Leona Lewis for the song, as well as fellow X Factor judge Cheryl Cole, says Sky News.
Other stars rumoured to be attached to the project include Beyoncé, Robbie Williams, Lady GaGa, Susan Boyle and Wyclef Jean.
Cowell is organising the effort after receiving a request from Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
"The agony and anguish for the people that we are seeing on our television screens is something that British people want to respond to," Brown said earlier today.
sindydoll
22-01-2010, 10:00
that means we have to see more of simon and cheryl:( slapping her **** on the red carpet the pervert he is old enough to be her dad
REM's manager has confirmed that the band's 'Everybody Hurts' has been chosen for Simon Cowell's Haiti charity appeal single.
Bertis Downs told The Sun that the band would waive their royalties on the 1993 single, which originally featured on the chart-topping Automatic For The People.
Downs said: "We are deeply touched the song has been chosen for this Haiti campaign.
"It means a lot that the song the guys wrote all those years ago will be used for such an important appeal."
Cowell said: "We are all working hard to make this single a success and to raise lots of money for Helping Haiti.
"We have a short time to do this and the people in Haiti need as much help as we can give them as soon as possible."
He added: "I'd like to make this record with as many different types of singer as we can and I hope everyone in the industry comes together to get involved. The initial response has been fantastic."
Artists lined up for the release include Leona Lewis, JLS, Rod Stewart and Michael Bublé, with George Michael, Paul McCartney, Coldplay, Take That and Robbie Williams also in talks to appear.
Sony have donated free studio time for the track, which will be produced by Steve Robson. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has confirmed that the single will be on sale free of VAT.
tammyy2j
22-01-2010, 13:49
I love that song maybe REM should have re released the song
Robbie Williams is to be reunited with Take That on Simon Cowell's charity single for Haiti, it has been revealed.
The occasion marks the first time since 1995 that Williams has featured on a record with his former bandmates.
Confirming his involvement, Williams told The Sun: "I'm very honoured to be asked to contribute to the single. We can all do something to help the people of Haiti - and I urge everyone to do what they can."
Williams and Take That are expected to record their vocals in Los Angeles today. However, the extent of the 'reunion' is currently unclear as they may decide to record separately and have their voices mixed together later.
Meanwhile, Australian popstar Kylie Minogue has also reportedly agreed to take part following an approach from Cowell.
A source told The Mirror: "Simon's delighted. Kylie's shown a real depth of understanding of what the single is all about. She's one of the biggest stars to say yes so far. It's a real coup."
The song - a cover of REM's 'Everybody Hurts' - is being recorded to raise funds following Haiti's recent earthquake disaster.
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Is it all UK artists only for this?
Miley Cyrus, Jon Bon Jovi, and Mariah Carey have joined the roster of stars participating in Simon Cowell’s charity single, a cover of R.E.M.’s 1993 ballad ‘Everybody Hurts’, benefiting earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
"It's amazing these great singers are clearing their schedules to make this happen," Cowell recently told The Sun, which is helping him organize the single, "I just found out Mariah has changed her schedule to be able to do this too."
Work on the single began in London over the weekend, with ‘X Factor’ judge Cheryl Cole and Oritse Williams, of the English boy-band JLS, spearheading the process.
The recording is expected to include stars such as Susan Boyle, Leona Lewis, Rod Stewart, Take That, James Morrison, Mika and James Blunt, among others.
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Susan Boyle has laid down her vocals for the track in aid of Haiti and said she feels "honoured" to be part of it.
The Britain's Got Talent runner-up recorded her lines for the cover of REM song Everybody Hurts at a studio in London.
The 48-year-old said: "It is just awful what is happening in Haiti. I've seen some of it on the TV and it's so sad.
"To be asked to do this with all these talented singers is just great."
The West Lothian star joins Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Leona Lewis, JLS, Cheryl Cole, Take That, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams, who will all feature on the single.
Money raised will go towards the relief efforts in Haiti which has been left devastated following the earthquake. It is hoped it will be completed by 7 February.
sindydoll
28-01-2010, 19:37
Simon Cowell has confirmed that the charity single he organised in aid of Haiti will be released for download on February 7.
The song, a cover of REM's 'Everybody Hurts', will also be available on CD from February 8.
According to BBC News, Cowell said that the single had been "an absolute priority for us all".
Meanwhile, participant Cheryl Cole explained that she wanted to "help the people of Haiti rebuild their lives" and Rod Stewart earlier stated that he could not think of "a more fitting song than 'Everybody Hurts' to convey the unimaginable tragedy that is Haiti".
JLS singer Oritse Williams, who lost relatives in the earthquake, added: "The tragedy is very close to my heart. It's great to be working with such talented artists all pulling together to make a difference through song."
Reality stars Alexandra Burke, Susan Boyle and Leona Lewis all perform on the single, alongside Michael Bublé, Jon Bon Jovi and Mariah Carey.
Kylie Minogue, Miley Cyrus, Take That, Mika, Westlife and James Morrison have also joined the lineup.
The proceeds from the single will be split between The Sun's Helping Haiti fund and the Disasters Emergency Committee.
There is some of the song here: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Charity-For-Song-For-Haiti-Earthquake-Is-Played-Robbie-Williams-And-Cheryl-Cole-On-Track/Article/201002115540030?lpos=Showbiz_News_Top_Stories_Head er_3&lid=ARTICLE_15540030_Charity_For_Song_For_Haiti_Ea rthquake_Is_Played%3A_Robbie_Williams_And_Cheryl_C ole_On_Track
CrazyLea
02-02-2010, 12:52
Who is singing what words on the single:
LEONA LEWIS
When the day is long and the night, the night is yours alone…
ROD STEWART
When you're sure you've had enough of this life, well hang on…
MARIAH CAREY
Don't let yourself go, 'cause everybody cries and everybody hurts sometimes…
CHERYL COLE
Sometimes everything is wrong.
MIKA
Now it's time to sing along…
MICHAEL BUBLE
When your day is night alone,
JOE McELDERRY
(Hold on, hold on)…
MILEY CYRUS
If you feel like letting go…
JAMES BLUNT
If you think you've had too much of this life, well hang on…
GARY BARLOW
'Cause everybody hurts.
MARK OWEN
Take comfort in your friends
JON BON JOVI
Don't throw your hand. Oh, no…
JAMES MORRISON
Don't throw your hand
JAMES MORRISON & ALEXANDRA BURKE
If you feel like you're alone, no, no, no, you are not alone…
SUSAN BOYLE
If you're on your own in this life, the days and nights are long…
ASTON MERRYGOLD…
When you think you've had too much of this life to hang on
SHANE FILAN (WESTLIFE)
Well, everybody hurts sometimes,..
MARK FEEHILY (WESTLIFE)
Everybody cries. And everybody hurts sometimes
KYLIE MINOGUE & ROBBIE WILLIAMS
And everybody hurts sometimes.
Anyone else not only read it, but sang it to themselves :D?
Anyone else not only read it, but sang it to themselves :D?
me did :lol:
sindydoll
02-02-2010, 15:42
Who is singing what words on the single:
LEONA LEWIS
When the day is long and the night, the night is yours alone…
ROD STEWART
When you're sure you've had enough of this life, well hang on…
MARIAH CAREY
Don't let yourself go, 'cause everybody cries and everybody hurts sometimes…
CHERYL COLE
Sometimes everything is wrong.
MIKA
Now it's time to sing along…
MICHAEL BUBLE
When your day is night alone,
JOE McELDERRY
(Hold on, hold on)…
MILEY CYRUS
If you feel like letting go…
JAMES BLUNT
If you think you've had too much of this life, well hang on…
GARY BARLOW
'Cause everybody hurts.
MARK OWEN
Take comfort in your friends
JON BON JOVI
Don't throw your hand. Oh, no…
JAMES MORRISON
Don't throw your hand
JAMES MORRISON & ALEXANDRA BURKE
If you feel like you're alone, no, no, no, you are not alone…
SUSAN BOYLE
If you're on your own in this life, the days and nights are long…
ASTON MERRYGOLD…
When you think you've had too much of this life to hang on
SHANE FILAN (WESTLIFE)
Well, everybody hurts sometimes,..
MARK FEEHILY (WESTLIFE)
Everybody cries. And everybody hurts sometimes
KYLIE MINOGUE & ROBBIE WILLIAMS
And everybody hurts sometimes.
Anyone else not only read it, but sang it to themselves :D? what do kian and nicky sing?
sindydoll
02-02-2010, 15:45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2FEDNAqmmI pictures come up of each singers line
sindydoll
02-02-2010, 15:47
it gets abit lost :lol:
tammyy2j
09-02-2010, 16:27
This track looks set to hit number one this weekend.
As The Sun reports, the song sold 150,000 copies by the end of last night, making it almost a dead cert for top position.
Gennaro Castaldo of HMV told the paper, ‘For it to sell over 100,000 copies in a day or two underlines once again the generosity of the UK and Irish public when called upon to help others.’
Half the money raised go to the The Sun’s Haiti fund, while the rest will go to the Disaters Emergency Committee
imon Cowell's 'Helping Haiti' charity single is currently outselling the entire UK top ten by two-to-one.
The song, a cover of R.E.M.'s 'Everybody Hurts', has now sold over 300,000 copies in just four days.
The Official Charts Company yesterday confirmed that the track has become the fastest-selling charity single of the century, following reports that it could top one million sales.
The song replaced previous holder 'Hero' by the X Factor finalists in 2008 - another Simon Cowell-backed charity track.
Profits from the single will be divided equally between the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and The Sun's Helping Haiti appeal.
Chloe O'brien
12-02-2010, 12:03
me did :lol:
Me Too :D
CrazyLea
12-02-2010, 15:12
Only heard this first time yesterday. It's quite decent :D My one quarm is that you can't really even hear poor Joe!!
Ah well. All for charity. They did a good job.
Simon Cowell's Haiti charity song has topped the Irish singles chart this week.
The cover of REM's 'Everybody Hurts', organised by the music mogul and featuring vocals from Kylie Minogue, Leona Lewis and Rod Stewart among others, knocks X Factor duo John & Edward down to second place with their debut song 'Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)'.
Owl City's 'Fireflies' drops one spot to third, followed by the Glee cast with 'Halo/Walking On Sunshine' and Timbaland's 'If We Ever Meet Again' in fourth and fifth spot respectively.
In total, the Glee cast score four hits in the top 20. Their cover of 'Don't Stop Believin' is at six, 'It's My Life/Confessions, Pt. II' debuts at seven and their version of 'Somebody To Love' is at 11.
The top ten singles in full (click where possible for our reviews)
1. (-) Helping Haiti: 'Everybody Hurts'
2. (1) Jedward ft. Vanilla Ice: 'Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)'
3. (2) Owl City: 'Fireflies'
4. (-) Glee Cast: 'Halo/Walking On Sunshine'
5. (3) Timbaland ft. Katy Perry: 'If We Ever Meet Again'
6. (4) Glee Cast: 'Don't Stop Believin'
7. (-) Glee Cast: 'It's My Life/Confessions, Pt. II'
8. (5) Lady GaGa: 'Bad Romance'
9. (7) Iyaz: 'Replay'
10. (6) OneRepublic: 'All The Right Moves'
tammyy2j
15-02-2010, 14:43
Helping Haiti's rendition of 'Everybody Hurts' has gone straight in at number one in the UK singles chart.
The single, which was arranged by Simon Cowell, features 21 artists including Kylie Minogue, Cheryl Cole, Leona Lewis, Robbie Williams, Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart and Susan Boyle. It recorded the biggest-first week sales of any single since 2000.
The money raised from sales of the track will be split between The Sun's Helping Haiti campaign and the Disasters Emergency Committee.
tammyy2j
22-02-2010, 11:13
Its still No. 1
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