SPECIAL ALL-STAR 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF STAND BY ME TO BE RELEASED WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO UK CHARITY HELP MUSICIANS
This very special recording of Stand By Me will feature some of the finest musicians on earth, all contributing their parts from isolation in locations across the world to make one incredible project.
2020 marks 60 years since the recording of Ben E. King's seminal single 'Stand By Me.' It is Whispering Bob Harris' favourite song of all time.
Coincidentally, 2020 also marks 50 years since Bob began his own seminal broadcasting career.
With this outstanding coincidence in mind, we thought it gives the perfect opportunity to bring the music community together to record an extremely special version of the song to raise much needed funds for musicians all over the country. The Covid-19 pandemic has decimated musicians' sources of income, and with no prospect of gigs beginning to take place again any time soon, we wanted to help musicians everywhere stay afloat.
The musicians chosen to be a part of this incredible project reflect Bob's own career in music, from rock legends to new and emerging country artists, Bob has hand-picked every artist to take part in this special 50th anniversary recording. Artists confirmed so far include Mark Knopfler, Darius Rucker, Duane Eddy, Paul Rodgers, Sam Palladio, PP Arnold, Jimmie Allen, Peter Frampton, Rick Wakeman, Richard Thompson, Beth Nielsen Chapman, The Shires and Ward Thomas (full list below).
Vocalists: Darius Rucker Peter Frampton Rosanne Cash Sam Palladio Judie Tzuke Richard Thompson Jamie Lawson John Oates Jimmie Allen Catherine McGrath Beth Nielsen Chapman Keb’ Mo’ Kiki Dee Ward Thomas The Shires Marc Cohn Leo Sayer PP Arnold Wildwood Kin Thea Gilmore Elles Bailey Robert Vincent Sam Outlaw Twinnie Laura Oakes Judith Owen Callaghan Mollie Marriott Mandy Barnett Dan Bettridge Laura Cantrell Martyn Joseph Kimmie Rhodes Demi Marriner Robbie Cavanagh Eric Brace Siobhan Maher Kennedy Jonny Morgan
Electric Guitar: Mark Knopfler Duane Eddy Richard Thompson Peter Frampton Steve Cradock Gabriel Rhodes Gregor Philp
Acoustic Guitar: Keb’ Mo’ Jamie Lawson Nigel Stonier Gregor Philp
Piano: Rick Wakeman Anna Corcoran
Bass: Leland Sklar Scott Warman
Drums: Jeremy Stacey Pedro Segundo
Strings: Amy Chalmers Georgina Leach Caleb Elliott Gabriella Swallow
Pedal Steel: CJ Hillman
Hammond: Nigel Stonier
Triangle: Bob Harris