Grenfell Tower survivors will feature on Simon Cowell’s charity single
Survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire will join a number of high-profile music stars to record a charity single to raise money for those affected by the tragedy, which is thought to have killed at least 58 people.
It was previously announced that Robbie William, Craig David, Pixie Lott and Stormzy would take part in Simon Cowell's charity single.
According to The Sun, a choir consisting of over 300 local people feature on the track – a cover of the Simon and Garfunkel classic Bridge Over Troubled Water.
A source told metro.co.uk, “It was really moving. The local residents became really emotional. Some of them actually lived in Grenfell Tower. Their homes have been destroyed.”
“It’s very raw for a lot of them.”
Recorded a chorus with other West Londoners today for the #GrenfellTower #charity single led by @GarethMalone! So emotional! #Grenfell pic.twitter.com/wOamvNsXZT
— Conleth Kane (@ConlethKane) June 18, 2017
Simon Cowell announced his plans to release the charity single last week, saying that the tragedy had struck a chord in him.
"I was watching the news and then I drove up to see the building which is around the corner. I’ve seen a lot of bad things and not far from where I was sitting."
"It dawned on you. It sent chills through you. What hit home was seeing that wall and seeing all those messages."
"I saw how residents turned up with water and clothes and that’s when I thought I’m not going to sit here and do nothing. For someone in my position to do nothing would be appalling."
All proceed from the single will go to the families affected by the incident.
The British government have also confirmed that VAT from the track will be refunded and donated to charity.
Reports have suggested that the song will be released on Wednesday June 21.
