Artists For Grenfell - Bridge Over Troubled Water Official UK #1

[Denver]

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[Denver]

Adele will almost certainly be on it

[Jake.]

I mean he could just donate some money instead

I'm not trying to spin a positive into a negative, but the last thing these people need is a song

[hijaxers]

Couldn't he have just donated instead of inflicting himself ? wanting accolades so no change there.

[Brother Leon]

Hopefully it has the actual local UK artists that were there helping out like Wstrn,Angel,AJ Tracey, Krept and Konan. Will probably just be the usual pop stars though, but at least it will make money so whatever.

[Denver]

I mean he could just donate some money instead

I'm not trying to spin a positive into a negative, but the last thing these people need is a song
It could raise hundreds of thousands even millions for the people.

everyone will be doing it free of charge i dont see the harm?

[Marsh.]

The survivors of this tragedy will be grateful for your kind donations Simon.

But the last thing they need whilst recovering is a sh*tty song from one of your clones. Thanks.

[Denver]

Hopefully it has the actual local UK artists that were there helping out like Wstrn,Angel,AJ Tracey, Krept and Konan. Will probably just be the usual pop stars though, but at least it will make money so whatever.

Tbf Adele was straight down their mucking in

[Jake.]

It could raise hundreds of thousands even millions for the people.

everyone will be doing it free of charge i dont see the harm?

He could literally give that money over right this second though

The focus should be on loved ones grieving, searching for those missing & bringing people to justice, it shouldn't be glossed over by Simon and the musicians he likes singing a song

I just don't really think it's appropriate this soon

[Shaun]

Of course he is.

[Denver]

He could literally give that money over right this second though

The focus should be on loved ones grieving, searching for those missing & bringing people to justice, it shouldn't be glossed over by Simon and the musicians he likes singing a song

I just don't really think it's appropriate this soon

Who is to say he wouldnt still donate? this is for everyone who wants to donate to donate

[Shaun]

Who is to say he wouldnt still donate? this is for everyone who wants to donate to donate

There are hundreds of platforms already available for people to donate, and millions have already been raised. This is a vanity project plain and simple.

[Cal.]

Yeah just donate the money instead.

One Love Manchester was fitting considering it was at a concert where people were uniting for their love of an artist's music. People who've lost their homes need help right away - they don't want to wait for a song to be recorded and released and the emphasis to be taken off their plight and put on artists that took an afternoon off earning thousands to record a few lyrics in a studio.

[LukeB]

He could literally give that money over right this second though

The focus should be on loved ones grieving, searching for those missing & bringing people to justice, it shouldn't be glossed over by Simon and the musicians he likes singing a song

I just don't really think it's appropriate this soon

or he can do both like Ariana did? buying the single is still donating really.

[King Gizzard]

I mean I'm sure he's in it for good intentions because he's a human like the rest of us but I don't wanna hear one more track with Gary Barlow in it in my lifetime.

Agreed with Leon about using artists local to the area

[Denver]

Simon does a lot for charity so dont get the hate

[Ashley.]

Yeah just donate the money instead.

One Love Manchester was fitting considering it was at a concert where people were uniting for their love of an artist's music. People who've lost their homes need help right away - they don't want to wait for a song to be recorded and released and the emphasis to be taken off their plight and put on artists that took an afternoon off earning thousands to record a few lyrics in a studio.

Agree with all of this.

[MTVN]

Not sure why the cynicism really, these records raise much more than one person is going to realistically donate themselves

[Marsh.]

Who is to say he wouldnt still donate? this is for everyone who wants to donate to donate

Well do they need to buy a sh*tty song to donate? No.

[Denver]

Well do they need to buy a sh*tty song to donate? No.

People try to do good for charity and still get knocked.

Simon has raised millions for charity through singles at least he cares

[Shaun]

People try to do good for charity and still get knocked.

Simon has raised millions for charity through singles at least he cares

Always on telly and always to promote his own shows. You can do good for charity without pretending you ARE the charity.

[Vicky.]

Not sure why the cynicism really, these records raise much more than one person is going to realistically donate themselves

People just hate Simon tbh

I saw no people complaining about the Manchester concert which wasn't that much different tbh. Ariana I think did it out of the goodness of her heart and it made sense as it happened at her concert. The rest of the performers if we are going down the 'Cowell is just doing it to raise his profile route'..same can be said for them surely :shrug:

[Marsh.]

People try to do good for charity and still get knocked.

Simon has raised millions for charity through singles at least he cares

Where have I knocked him for donating to charity? I haven't.



"At least he cares" - yeah, most people don't need to care publicly or make a (literal) song and dance about it.

[Denver]

People just hate Simon tbh

I saw no people complaining about the Manchester concert which wasn't that much different tbh. Ariana I think did it out of the goodness of her heart and it made sense as it happened at her concert. The rest of the performers if we are going down the 'Cowell is just doing it to raise his profile route'..same can be said for them surely :shrug:

This tbh had any other producer said it people would be d=straight behind them

[Shaun]

People just hate Simon tbh

I saw no people complaining about the Manchester concert which wasn't that much different tbh. Ariana I think did it out of the goodness of her heart and it made sense as it happened at her concert. The rest of the performers if we are going down the 'Cowell is just doing it to raise his profile route'..same can be said for them surely :shrug:

A free concert organised by the person (whose fans were) directly affected by the attack, with tickets primarily for those there that night, as a show of defiance in response to a terrorist attack? Yeah totally the same Vicky.

[Denver]

A free concert organised by the person (whose fans were) directly affected by the attack, with tickets primarily for those there that night, as a show of defiance in response to a terrorist attack? Yeah totally the same Vicky.

She was talking about the other acts who could have turned up to look good for the media like people claim about Simon

[Vicky.]

A free concert organised by the person (whose fans were) directly affected by the attack, with tickets primarily for those there that night, as a show of defiance in response to a terrorist attack? Yeah totally the same Vicky.

Both raising money for those affected and raising their own profiles at the same time :shrug:

Edit. I mean the others, not Ariana herself. Who seems to be genuinely affected by what happened, actually upset, and has offered to help in more ways than the concert.

[Shaun]

I'd agree with the likes of Miley/Bieber etc but most of the lineup being Manchester-based or strongly connected to the city (Take That, Robbie, Liam) made sense. Can't comment about the other British acts because I don't know where Little Mix/Coldplay are from.

[Marsh.]

Well tbf, people like Miley Cyrus are mates with Ariana so it kind of makes sense she'd try to get as many available artists that she knew to make a big show.

[Marsh.]

This tbh had any other producer said it people would be d=straight behind them

Well, some other producers don't have the reputation of Simon so not sure what the comparison is about.

Also, note no other producer has suggested this but Simon so...

[Vicky.]

I actually didn't know the concert was free. How did people get tickets if they weren't originally there?

I saw people selling tickets too :suspect: For like 300 quid which was apparently a lot more than they 'bought' them for.

[Marsh.]

I actually didn't know the concert was free. How did people get tickets if they weren't originally there?

Probably signed up for them on a first come, first serve basis?

[Denver]

Well, some other producers don't have the reputation of Simon so not sure what the comparison is about.

Also, note no other producer has suggested this but Simon so...

Because Simon had the best pulling power like he got some massive names in 2010

[Denver]

I actually didn't know the concert was free. How did people get tickets if they weren't originally there?

I saw people selling tickets too :suspect: For like 300 quid which was apparently a lot more than they 'bought' them for.

I think only the ones caught up in the arena attack had free tickets

[Greg!]

Yeah just donate the money instead.

One Love Manchester was fitting considering it was at a concert where people were uniting for their love of an artist's music. People who've lost their homes need help right away - they don't want to wait for a song to be recorded and released and the emphasis to be taken off their plight and put on artists that took an afternoon off earning thousands to record a few lyrics in a studio.

:clap1:

[Marsh.]

massive names

Ok.

[Denver]

It is really shocking how people dont want money to be raised

[Marsh.]

That's clearly what's been said.

Simon could literally contribute by tweeting a link for people to directly donate.

[Denver]

Ok.

In 2010, Cowell produced a charity single, Everybody Hurts, for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. The REM hit was re-recorded by a host of stars including Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Cheryl, Michael Buble, Kylie Minogue and Susan Boyle.

all big names in that year plus Miley Cyrus, Bon Jovi, Leona and Take That and more

[Marsh.]

In 2010, Cowell produced a charity single, Everybody Hurts, for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. The REM hit was re-recorded by a host of stars including Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Cheryl, Michael Buble, Kylie Minogue and Susan Boyle.

all big names in that year plus Miley Cyrus, Bon Jovi, Leona and Take That and more

Ok.

[Shaun]

It is really shocking how people dont want money to be raised

Yeah that's clearly what I'm saying. moron.

[Denver]

Well it is by saying he shouldn't be doing a single that will raise hundreds of thousands

[Marsh.]

If you take what he said, twist it, stamp on it and re-arrange the words, then YES, THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT HE SAID!!!

[Denver]

I dont see the problem in where the money is coming from as long as it helps

[Marsh.]

I dont see the problem in where the money is coming from

Obviously.

And if you don't think Simon makes huge profits off his very generous "charity" singles then you're a fool.

[Denver]

Simon Cowell will unite the world of pop to raise money for those impacted by the tragic Grenfell tower fire.

The*X Factor*boss has put together an all-star line-up of pop superstars — including Liam Payne, Lily Allen, Skepta and James Arthur— for a charity cover of the Simon and Garfunkel classic 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' to benefit the families of those who died and the survivors who were left homeless after the horrific fire.

Fans will be able to purchase the track on Monday, with the government waiving all VAT costs. ITV is set to premiere the 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' video in primetime next week.

Also taking part in the track will be The Who, Emeli Sandé, Skepta, Louisa Johnson and Craig David, with Cowell stressing that he's still in talks with other artists to sign on.

"Until that last note has been finished, we will not be off the phone," the music mogul told*The Sun.

Cowell first announced*late Thursday (June 15) that he'd be staying up to make calls in order for such a huge fundraiser to be made possible.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Sorry I find it cloying and mawkish

[Ashley.]

It is really shocking how people dont want money to be raised

What an absolutely ridiculous thing to say.

[RichardG]

donating the money would be a great thing but i don't think the victim's families really need a charity single by craig david and james arthur

it just seems like a bit attention seeky off the back of the ariana grande concert

[Kazanne]

He's a good man and does a lot of kind things for people,I don't understand the nastiness towards him tbh,he will raise huge amounts this way ,which will be needed.

[Kazanne]

I actually didn't know the concert was free. How did people get tickets if they weren't originally there?

I saw people selling tickets too :suspect: For like 300 quid which was apparently a lot more than they 'bought' them for.

The tickets weren't free as far as I know,the free ones were for the people who were there at the original concert,I think tickets were roughly £40

[Marc]

This is tacky. Just donate money

[Cherie]

Not sure why the cynicism really, these records raise much more than one person is going to realistically donate themselves

. I wonder if most of those moaning have donated, if it raises much needed cash for those affected why do people have such an issue he is best placed to organise this :umm2:

[Shaun]

"Not sure why the cynicism really"

*is cynical about everyone who finds this tacky and opportunistic*

[Nicky91]

not the cowell trying to make money on the victims of a awful tragedy :nono:

[Crimson Dynamo]

money was the reason they died

money is the answer to their deaths

plus ca change

[Cherie]

not the cowell trying to make money on the victims of a awful tragedy :nono:

All the money raised would be donated

[Marsh.]

. I wonder if most of those moaning have donated, if it raises much needed cash for those affected why do people have such an issue he is best placed to organise this :umm2:
I wonder if most of those moaning about those moaning have donated. After all, it's got sod all to do with the points made. :hugesmile:

[Cherie]

I wonder if most of those moaning about those moaning have donated. After all, it's got sod all to do with the points made. :hugesmile:

Well Morsh little life lesson for you generally speaking, people who moan the most don't actually do anything themselves so they shoot others down to make themselves feel better, bookmark me :hugesmile:

[Marsh.]

Well Morsh little life lesson for you generally speaking, people who moan the most don't actually do anything themselves so they shoot others down to make themselves feel better, bookmark me :hugesmile:
"Moaning" as opposed to just giving a valid opinion in a discussion topic. Ok.

But you agree with him so you're morally superior and can enjoy your little condescension with "life lessons". Good for you hun.

Don't bookmark me. :hee:

[Cherie]

"Moaning" as opposed to just giving a valid opinion in a discussion topic. Ok.

But you agree with him so you're morally superior and can enjoy your little condescension with "life lessons". Good for you hun.

Don't bookmark me. :hee:

I would never book mark you hun :hee:

[Cherie]

Simon, who lives in Holland Park - a mile from the wreckage where hundreds of families lost their homes - said he felt compelled to act after seeing the devastation.
Isabel Infantes/PA Wire
The 57-year-old told the Mirror: “Every hour it got worse and worse. You think of yourself in that situation. The loss of life is terrible. Many of the families have got nothing, no insurance.
“I went around to have a look but couldn’t get close. It’s one of the most shocking things I have ever seen. I feel sadness, anger... so many emotions.
“The lack of safety is so bad. There will be huge repercussions.
“It hit me very hard, especially when I heard about the baby being thrown out of the window.

“I was going to send a cheque but I thought we could do more. That’s why we are making a record. It sends a message of support. We got this up and running in 48 hours. I spoke to all the major labels and they got back to me in an hour offering their support.”

[Crimson Dynamo]

i am pretty sure that the groups who took part in Band Aid did not get any promo from it..

:think:

[Crimson Dynamo]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4615290/Pixie-Lott-Louisa-Johnson-Tulisa-join-charity-single.html

Big Guns arriving....

[Denver]

Tulisa making her big come back :clap1:

[Denver]

Delete it at Matt Terry being there but no Saara

[Denver]

Song

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Line Up

Tulisa
Pixie Lott
Paloma Faith
Emeli Sande
Louisa Johnson
Kelly Jones
Rita Ora
Gareth Malone
Matt Terry
Leona Lewis
Craig David
Karl Barat
Gregory Porter
James Blunt
Liam Payne
James Arthur
Skepta
Stormzy
The London Community Gospel Choir
The Who
Tokio Myers
Brian May
Jessie J
Geri Horner
Louis Tomlinson
Nile Rodgers
Robbie Williams

[Kazanne]

James Arthur !!!! Yuk,might have to cancel mine

[T*]

'Tulisa is the star'
this seems in poor taste

[Locke.]

The Stereophonics and James Blunt collab we've all been waiting for

[joeysteele]

He for sure wastes no time.
However nice one, great move.

[Crimson Dynamo]

The Who and Pixie lott

One a career never ending

one a career that never started

[Cherie]

Song

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Line Up

Tulisa
Pixie Lott
Paloma Faith
Emeli Sande
Louisa Johnson
Kelly Jones
Rita Ora
Gareth Malone
Matt Terry
Leona Lewis
Craig David
Karl Barat
Gregory Porter
James Blunt
Liam Payne
James Arthur
Skepta
Stormzy
The London Community Gospel Choir
The Who
Tokio Myers

:clap2:

[Cherie]

Delete it at Matt Terry being there but no Saara

Maybe she couldn't do it?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Maybe she couldn't do it?

not brittish

[Amy Jade]

Poor line up

I also disagree thoroughly with whoever said the One Love Manchester Gig was a vanity gig for some artists, I felt it was all out of love. Little Mix had literally just put out Power and could have sung that for promo but they sung a pretty old song and a majority of tickets went to those who were at Ariana's gig to begun with, the guys I got talking to were there and my friends got their tickets free.

[Greg!]

Hate to be cynical but I think Simon saw that One Love Manchester was hugely successful and wanted to organise something similar to boost his ego. Just my humble opinion

[Cherie]

Hate to be cynical but I think Simon saw that One Love Manchester was hugely successful and wanted to organise something similar to boost his ego. Just my humble opinion

He has done charity records with the Xfactor for years, it's hardly new ground for him and he lives nearby

[Withano]

I've always thought that people should buy (donate) their way into a charity single personally. Its hard to support these artists who are undoubtedly gaining in some way from this trauma. It just shouts "hi, I'm rich, and I want your money, poor people.. because I'm like.. really charitable".

[Crimson Dynamo]

I've always thought that people should buy (donate) their way into a charity single personally. Its hard to support these artists who are undoubtedly gaining in some way from this trauma. It just shouts "hi, I'm rich, and I want your money, poor people.. because I'm like.. really charitable".

pretty much this, i would never buy something like that

[Daniel-X]

This is a huge PR stunt, sorry I'm just not buying it!

For those skating One Love, that was completely different. A terrorist attack happened at MEN arena and artists gathered to show their support and prove that people should not let something like that ruin their lives. Ariana was so emotional all night, she did it purely out the good of her heart because she felt she owed it to her fans.

[Wizard.]

Tulisa will make this a global hit

[Denver]

Tulisa will make this a global hit

Confirmed

[Ross.]

Tulisa will have one line maximum

[Crimson Dynamo]

Tulisa will have one line maximum

more like the whole gram

[Ross.]

more like the whole gram

:joker::joker:

[Denver]

Brian May
Jessie J
Geri Horner
Louis Tomlinson
Nile Rodgers

Have joined the the list of stars recording the song

[Denver]

Oh and Robbie

[Ross.]

Not Jessie's return

[Denver]

Over 50 artists are taking part

The artists who feature on the track are:

(A-F) Angel, Anne-Marie, Bastille, Brian May, Carl Barât (The Libertines), Craig David, Deno, Donae'o, Dua Lipa, Ella Eyre, Ella Henderson, Emeli Sandé, Fleur East.

(G-L) Gareth Malone & The Choir for Grenfell, Geri Halliwell, Gregory Porter, James Arthur, James Blunt, Jessie J, Jessie Ware, John Newman, Jon McClure (Reverend and the Makers), Jorja Smith, Kelly Jones (Stereophonics), Labrinth, Leona Lewis, Liam Payne, London Community Gospel Choir, Louis Tomlinson, Louisa Johnson.

(M-#) Matt Goss, Matt Terry, Mr Eazi, Nathan Sykes, Nile Rodgers, Omar, Paloma Faith, Pixie Lott, Ray BLK, RAYE, Rita Ora, Robbie Williams, Shakka, Shane Filan, Stormzy, The Who (Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend), Tokio Myers, Tom Grennan, Tony Hadley, Tulisa, WSTRN, 5 After Midnight.

[Denver]

A music video for the song will be released on ITV tonight (June 21) before Coronation Street airs at 7.30pm.

Proceeds from sales will go to The London Community Foundation to help those in need, and there is also a website where you can donate money to the Foundation as well.

[Cherie]

I just heard some of it as part of news bulletin on radio, its emotional :sad:

[Denver]

ssLGXCKE__4

[Denver]

really beatiful

[Wizard.]

<3

[Denver]

Simon has donated 100k so id like to see people slate him for not donating now

[Denver]

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[DouglasS]

Welp at people like Fleur East being on it

[Ross.]

Louisa did that @ that note

[Headie]

Welp at people like Fleur East being on it

Imagine complaining about which artists are on it

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[Crimson Dynamo]

i suppose at least Simon is doing more than the local Authority are

:umm2:

[Smithy]

Simon has donated 100k so id like to see people slate him for not donating now

Why couldn't he have just donated the money in private without this whole martyrdom to it? he only does stuff like this to further himself, probably cause he's gagging for an OBE :rolleyes:

[Denver]

Imagine people complaining about someone donating money

[Denver]

The all-star charity single organised to raise money for the victims and families of the Grenfell Tower fire in London has reached number one on this week's Official Singles Chart.

The star-studded fundraising single – a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' – amassed 170,000 digital and streaming equivalent sales in just 48 hours to take it to the top, with nearly 169,000 of those sales coming from downloads.