X Factor Finalists 2008 - Hero

[tammyy2j]

YouTube - X Factor 2008 - Help For The Heroes (HD) FULL VIDEO

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more than likely will hit No. 1 in the charts

[Layne]

I love the version of the song :) And its all for a good cause!

[Abbie]

I love it and they picked a really good song

[Layne]

Just downloaded it :D :cheer: I love that song anyway, but i love this version more!

[tammyy2j]

Charity single 'Hero' by the X Factor Finalists looks set to become one of the biggest-selling singles of the decade, according to sales figures.

The Mariah Carey cover is expected to sell more than 300,000 copies across the UK, with retailers struggling to keep up with the demand.

Speaking of its success, HMV spokesman Gennaro Castaldo said: "This is proving to be one of the biggest single releases for years, if not the decade. Only Leona Lewis's debut hit 'A Moment Like This', which sold over 500,000 copies in its first week, can compare.

"It's selling more than most Christmas number ones would, and HMV has placed an urgent order for more copies. 'Hero' has sold over 100,000 copies in its first two days alone, and the only thing that may hold back sales this week is whether the manufacturers can keep pace with the growing demand for the CD single, although the option to download is always there."

The finalists performed the single on last Saturday's live show. Proceeds will be divided between the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal and Help For Heroes, a charity established to support wounded servicemen and women.

[Chris_2k11]

No.1 in the charts

[Abbie]

Aww thats good, at least those that have been kicked out and those who dont win can say theyve had a number 1 :p

[tammyy2j]

A charity single recorded by this year's X Factor finalists has debuted at number one on the UK singles chart.

'Hero', a cover of Mariah Carey's 1993 hit, sold 313,244 copies last week to become the fastest-selling single of 2008.

Proceeds from the single go to Help For Heroes, a charity that supports wounded servicemen and women, and the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.