Thursday, November 13, 2008

Children in Need: Perfect Day video

1997's Children in Need appeal was led by the release of the multi-artist single Perfect Day.

An eclectic mix of artists re-recorded the song and video, originally as a corporate video for the BBC promoting its diverse music coverage. It was then released as a single in aid of Pudsey's appeal and raise over £2million for the appeal.

The video features (in order of appearance): Lou Reed, Bono, Skye Edwards (from Morcheeba), David Bowie, Suzanne Vega, Elton John, Sir Andrew Davis (conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra), Boyzone, Lesley Garrett, Burning Spear, Bono, Sir Thomas Allen, Brodsky Quartet, Heather Small (from M People), Emmylou Harris, Tammy Wynette, Shane MacGowan, Sheona White (BBC Young Brass Soloist of the Year 1996), Dr. John, Robert Cray, Hugh "Huey" Morgan (from Fun Lovin' Criminals), Ian Broudie (from The Lightning Seeds), Gabrielle, Evan Dando (from The Lemonheads), Courtney Pine, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Brett Anderson (from Suede), Visual Ministry Choir, Joan Armatrading, Laurie Anderson and Tom Jones.

You can make a donation to this year's Children in Need appeal at http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey


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