Tribute song to raise money for wounded troops

By RHODRI PHILLIPS

Published: 02 Nov 2009

A PLATOON of music stars recorded a moving tribute song last night to raise money for wounded troops.

Bee Gee legend Robin Gibb and crooner Michael Bolton headed a recording session at London's Abbey Road studios.

They were joined by stars including soul singer Mica Paris, former Free and Queen frontman Paul Rodgers and Lee Mead, who won TV's Any Dream Will Do.

Tribute ... backing singers support, from left, Lee, Carol, Natasha, Michael, Paul and Liz at legendary studios

Doug Seeburg

Army drummers, pipers and other musicians also performed on the song We Will Remember Them, which will be released for download on Remembrance Sunday.

All the cash raised will go to Help for Heroes and the Royal British Legion. Gibb, 59, said: "The sacrifices our troops make are extraordinary.

Proud ... military band at Abbey Road studio

Doug Seeburg

"This song can help raise awareness of what they do. British troops don't get the respect they deserve. They do a tremendous job but should receive more support, like they do in America."

The song, written by Whitesnake's Robert Hart and A1 star Mark Read, features the lines: "Can't put faces to the names, In gardens made of stone, They went away as strangers, But they never died alone."

The chorus runs: "We will remember them, Give thanks and honour them, For our tomorrow, They gave their today." West End star Mead said: "I'm honoured to take part. Let's raise lots of cash and get to No1."

Tune ... musician

Doug Seeburg

Ex-Atomic Kittens Natasha Hamilton and Liz McClarnon, T'Pau singer Carol Decker, Squeeze keyboard player Paul Carrack and Small Faces drummer Kenny Jones also sang. Michael, who has British ancestors, and whose daughter served in the American Air Force, said: "I never miss an opportunity to thank our troops. They are the bravest people you'll ever meet."

Carol, whose brother-in-law fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, said: "Our soldiers should get more respect from the Government. This song helps us understand that soldiers are individuals, not collateral damage."

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra also performed.

We Will Remember Them will be available to download on iTunes on November 8. The CD is due in shops next Monday.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/campaigns/our_boys/2709104/Music-stars-record-song-for-wounded-Army-heroes.html

Posted by: Grace Vernon