Haiti charity single debuts on radio
Haiti charity single debuts on radio
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The charity cover of REM's Everybody Hurts released to raise money for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti has been played on the radio for the first time.
Organised by Simon Cowell and the Sun newspaper, the single features contributions from more than 21 artists, including Susan Boyle, Kylie Minogue and Take That.
The track will be available to download on February 7th, with its physical version available to buy the following day.
Half of the single's proceeds will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee fund with the remainder going to the Sun's Helping Haiti fund.
Leona Lewis opens the song, which can be heard below, with vocals from Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Mika and Michael Bublé following.
While many artists recorded their contribution in London, the likes of Robbie Williams and teen star Miley Cyrus recorded vocals in Los Angeles.
X Factor judge Cowell said making the charity single had been "an absolute priority for us all".
Listen to Everybody Hurts from Helping Haiti below: