View Full Version : Cowell fundraiser song and line-up revealed
MarkWaldorf
22-01-2010, 08:42 AM
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.
JLS and Rod Stewart are confirmed alongside Cheryl Cole and Leona Lewis. Full line-up revealed in 48 hours.
MarkWaldorf
22-01-2010, 09:56 AM
New names rumoured are Sir Paul McCartney, Susan Boyle, Elton John, Alexandra Burke, Take That and Joe McElderry.
CaraRawr
22-01-2010, 10:21 AM
This sounds awesome!
MarkWaldorf
22-01-2010, 10:39 AM
ikr I really hope Joe does it.
Ramsay
22-01-2010, 10:39 AM
Paul Mccartney **** yes
MarkWaldorf
22-01-2010, 10:49 AM
Joe McElderry **** yes!
I can't help but cringe at the thought of Gordon Brown turning to Simon Cowell to "respond to" the Haitian earthquake... Sounds interesting though!
This sounds really good! Hope they get on to it quickly because the people need help now...
Shaun
22-01-2010, 01:36 PM
another song I'd rather not have covered...
MarkWaldorf
22-01-2010, 01:39 PM
^:p
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."
InOne
22-01-2010, 01:40 PM
Isn't that like the most patronising song they could have covered? lol
Simon Cowell's pets strike again in some kind of weird super group
And could they have picked a more inappropriate song?!
Princess
22-01-2010, 02:04 PM
New names rumoured are Sir Paul McCartney, Susan Boyle, Elton John, Alexandra Burke, Take That and Joe McElderry.
OH PLEASE!!!! They would and all,Gary will do anything for charity.
OH PLEASE!!!! They would and all,Gary will do anything for charity.
What about chopping his willy off and putting it on ebay?
InOne
22-01-2010, 02:13 PM
OH PLEASE!!!! They would and all,Gary will do anything for charity.
Thatters should urge TT to make a chairty single lol
Princess
22-01-2010, 02:15 PM
What about chopping his willy off and putting it on ebay?
EW TOM! *wants to delete that*
Princess
22-01-2010, 02:15 PM
Thatters should urge TT to make a chairty single lol
They should,it'd make feck loads.
EW TOM! *wants to delete that*
Well you did say anything ... but I bet you'd bid for it :joker:
InOne
22-01-2010, 02:17 PM
They should,it'd make feck loads.
You not happy with who Cowell had muddled together then? lol
Princess
22-01-2010, 02:18 PM
You not happy with who Cowell had muddled together then? lol
What you mean Rob? Only a rumour.
MarkWaldorf
22-01-2010, 02:20 PM
Well you did say anything ... but I bet you'd bid for it :joker:
pmsfl
InOne
22-01-2010, 02:28 PM
What you mean Rob? Only a rumour.
I meant all of them, but wouldn't be suprised if Robbie did it. Another so called 'big name' to the group.
Princess
22-01-2010, 02:32 PM
I meant all of them, but wouldn't be suprised if Robbie did it. Another so called 'big name' to the group.
It's for charity,so whatever. If it raises money,it's all good.
InOne
22-01-2010, 02:34 PM
It's for charity,so whatever. If it raises money,it's all good.
True true, still a stupid song to pick though.
MrGaryy
22-01-2010, 05:00 PM
the very thought of hearing some horrific bludgeoning of this already suicidal song by Leona, Joe and Cheryl ant the rest of Simon's cronies for the next two months makes me feel like cliff diving tbh.
MissKittyFantastico
22-01-2010, 05:02 PM
What a completely **** and innappropriate song choice.
Glad to see everyone getting involved but Everybody Hurts? Really?!
Iceman
22-01-2010, 05:06 PM
What a completely **** and innappropriate song choice.
Glad to see everyone getting involved but Everybody Hurts? Really?!
Yes lets pick a really depressing song that shows no sign of hope....
Smithy
22-01-2010, 05:08 PM
Joe McElderry **** yes!
I was going to say the exact opposite of that
the song's kind of innapropriate but other than that, it should be a great song! I hope Gaga does it!
Stacey.
22-01-2010, 07:44 PM
Simons a Good Man :)
great line-up, too :)
Jack_
22-01-2010, 07:45 PM
rofl @ the song title
Should be good, hopefully.
Jayson
22-01-2010, 08:11 PM
I guess Everybody Hurts is a better choice than something like Killing in the Name...
Shaun
22-01-2010, 08:30 PM
"Shake It" by Metro Station would've been better. [/sick humour]
Princess
22-01-2010, 08:33 PM
Apprentley TT have been confirmed for this now.
Stephanie
22-01-2010, 08:33 PM
"Shake It" by Metro Station would've been better. [/sick humour]
pmsl
Jack_
22-01-2010, 08:34 PM
"Shake It" by Metro Station would've been better. [/sick humour]
Rofl.
MarkWaldorf
22-01-2010, 08:35 PM
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Joe-in-talks-over-Haiti.6006373.jp
X FACTOR winner Joe McElderry is expected to join a line-up of A-list stars to make a charity single for the Haiti earthquake survivors.
It's understood the 18-year-old from Westoe, South Shields, has been
approached to star on a cover version of REM's Everybody Hurts, in a project being spearheaded by music mogul Simon Cowell.
Already Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle, JLS and Alexandra Burke have agreed to perform.
Apart from getting his own artists from his Syco label on board, Cowell has spoken to record chiefs at Universal, and Joe's X Factor mentor Cheryl Cole and Take That will also sing.
The death toll, for the earthquake which hit the Caribbean Island on January 12, is now estimated at 200,000, with around two million people homeless.
Cowell said: 'We have a very short time to do this and the people in Haiti need as much help as we can give them, as soon as possible.
"I'd like to make this record with as many different types of singers as we can and I hope everyone in the industry comes together to get involved."
The 50-year-old was asked by Prime Minister Gordon Brown to create a record, and it's been confirmed by Downing Street that VAT will be waived.
Mr Brown said he believes the single will make a 'huge' amount of money for the rescue efforts.
"I have already talked to Simon Cowell and I said there would be an exemption from VAT for a charity single," he said.
"The agony and anguish for the people that we are seeing on our television screens is something that British people want to respond to.
"He can make a huge amount of money to help the people of Haiti."
It's also being suggested that music legends Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John will be offering their talents.
All funds raised will be split between charities the
Disasters Emergency Committee and Helping Haiti/ Medicins Sans Frontiers.
Harry!
22-01-2010, 11:18 PM
Its Simon Cowell and co.
Twilight
22-01-2010, 11:21 PM
"shake it" by metro station would've been better. [/sick humour]
lol
CaraRawr
23-01-2010, 07:39 AM
so happy joe's singing on it<33
InOne
23-01-2010, 07:43 AM
After watching the Hope For Haiti thing, this is gonna bomb...
MarkWaldorf
23-01-2010, 12:22 PM
After watching the Hope For Haiti thing, this is gonna bomb...
Not really. This has some of the biggest names in music on it and all of their fans and people who want to donate and help will collectively download/buy it. This is more of a UK fundraiser, whilst the Hope flor Haiti thing was more driven in the USA.
MrGaryy
23-01-2010, 12:24 PM
I think it'll be a huge success. in terms of quality, it will be **** though, clearly.
Billy
23-01-2010, 12:24 PM
Everybody Hurts is a good one IMO. it's sort of like, don't give up because we all hurt sometimes.
MarkWaldorf
23-01-2010, 12:25 PM
^yeah and the song was written about those who feel they've given up hope.
InOne
23-01-2010, 02:13 PM
Not really. This has some of the biggest names in music on it and all of their fans and people who want to donate and help will collectively download/buy it. This is more of a UK fundraiser, whilst the Hope flor Haiti thing was more driven in the USA.
Already Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle, JLS and Alexandra Burke have agreed to perform.
That the best we can come up with? Reading Boyle's name puts me right off. Next thing Jedward will be in it.
Jayson
23-01-2010, 02:21 PM
X Factor :@
xDramatick
23-01-2010, 02:30 PM
Everybody Hurts is a good one IMO. it's sort of like, don't give up because we all hurt sometimes.
Yeah but it's also got a bit of a 'other people suffer too' theme running through it :/
I will buy it if I like it or not.
MarkWaldorf
23-01-2010, 02:55 PM
Already Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle, JLS and Alexandra Burke have agreed to perform.
That the best we can come up with? Reading Boyle's name puts me right off. Next thing Jedward will be in it.
....four of the biggest selling UK talents? They're hardly going to defy nature to reunite the Beatles for it.
Jessica.
23-01-2010, 03:03 PM
I hope it turns out well!
InOne
23-01-2010, 03:04 PM
....four of the biggest selling UK talents? They're hardly going to defy nature to reunite the Beatles for it.
I just hate it when they destroy songs, they could have picked alot better one. Will be interesting to see if it sells, obviously for charity sake it would be good.
Callum
23-01-2010, 03:27 PM
Oh great, a load of cheap British artists. This will be awful but no doubt go to #1 and it is for a good cause.
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