Update: April 23, 8:30 a.m. ET — The BBC’s exclusive all-star cover of the Foo Fighters‘ Times Like These debuted on Thursday morning during the Live Lounge radio show.
Rising pop icon Dua Lipa kicked off the acoustic rendition of the 2002 hit before listeners were treated to a plethora of other British musicians, including Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding.
Once the chorus kicked in, Foo Fighters fans were in for a surprise, as frontman Dave Grohl‘s voice could be heard singing. Additionally, longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins provided all percussion for the single.
The charity single is now available through all major streaming platforms. The accompanying video premiered later that evening on BBC One’s Big Night In show.
ORIGINAL STORY:
In support of global efforts to stay inside and reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, some of the U.K.’s biggest artists have joined forces to raise money for the COVID-19-solidarity response fund.
How, some might ask? Well, in partnership with the BBC, Dua Lipa, Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding, Yungblud and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, among several others, will release a collaborative cover of the Foo Fighters‘ Times Like These later this week.
This Thursday, at 12 p.m. GMT, 7 a.m. ET, the full recording will premiere live during the “Stay Home” edition of BBC’s popular Live Lounge radio show before being made available as an exclusive digital charity single worldwide.
From the comfort of their own homes, the massive list of musicians — which also includes Sigrid, 5 Seconds of Summer, Royal Blood, Bastille and Sam Fender — recorded the updated version of the 2002 hit.
Additionally, Times Like These will be produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Fraser T. Smith (Adele, Stormzy).
After its worldwide debut, the accompanying music video will premiere on BBC One’s Big Night In show
While international profits will go towards the World Health Organization‘s (WHO) COVID-19 relief fund, the U.K. profits will be split between BBC’s Children in Need and Comic Relief to provide essential support to those significantly affected by the global health crisis.
Questions about COVID-19? Here are some things you need to know:
Health officials caution against all international travel. Returning travellers are legally obligated to self-isolate for 14 days, beginning March 26, in case they develop symptoms and to prevent spreading the virus to others. Some provinces and territories have also implemented additional recommendations or enforcement measures to ensure those returning to the area self-isolate.
Symptoms can include fever, cough and difficulty breathing — very similar to a cold or flu. Some people can develop a more severe illness. People most at risk of this include older adults and people with severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease. If you develop symptoms, contact public health authorities.
To prevent the virus from spreading, experts recommend frequent handwashing and coughing into your sleeve. They also recommend minimizing contact with others, staying home as much as possible and maintaining a distance of two metres from other people if you go out.
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