Renowned musicians Neneh Cherry, Celeste, Nadine Shah, Brian Eno, Mabel, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Dan Smith of Bastille have joined forces to create a charity single that could potentially secure the coveted Christmas No 1 spot. The song, titled "Lullaby", is a reimagining of the traditional Palestinian lullaby Yamma Mwel El Hawa, which has been rewritten in English with lyrics by Peter Gabriel.
The initiative behind this collaboration is the Choose Love charity's Together for Palestine Fund, which supports Palestinian-led frontline organizations such as Taawon, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, and the Palestine Medical Relief Society. In a statement, Brian Eno emphasized the significance of the song: "After a year defined by unimaginable loss, grief, and injustice, we want to end with an act of love for Palestine's children. Lullaby reflects their beauty, their longing, and their hope."
The single features an impressive lineup of artists, including Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti, who co-wrote the song and described it as a "reminder of what Palestinians will never lose: hope, defiance, beauty, and dignity." Mabel expressed her own emotional connection to the song, stating that it holds a special place for her due to its association with her mother, Neneh Cherry.
Fans are being urged to preorder the single to help it reach the top spot on the charts. With notable competitors like Kylie Minogue's XMAS and Denise Welch's Slayyy Bells already vying for the Christmas No 1 title, this charity single has a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.
The UK's Christmas No 1 will be announced on December 19, and with its poignant message of love and support for Palestine's children, "Lullaby" may just hold the key to securing that coveted spot.
The initiative behind this collaboration is the Choose Love charity's Together for Palestine Fund, which supports Palestinian-led frontline organizations such as Taawon, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, and the Palestine Medical Relief Society. In a statement, Brian Eno emphasized the significance of the song: "After a year defined by unimaginable loss, grief, and injustice, we want to end with an act of love for Palestine's children. Lullaby reflects their beauty, their longing, and their hope."
The single features an impressive lineup of artists, including Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti, who co-wrote the song and described it as a "reminder of what Palestinians will never lose: hope, defiance, beauty, and dignity." Mabel expressed her own emotional connection to the song, stating that it holds a special place for her due to its association with her mother, Neneh Cherry.
Fans are being urged to preorder the single to help it reach the top spot on the charts. With notable competitors like Kylie Minogue's XMAS and Denise Welch's Slayyy Bells already vying for the Christmas No 1 title, this charity single has a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.
The UK's Christmas No 1 will be announced on December 19, and with its poignant message of love and support for Palestine's children, "Lullaby" may just hold the key to securing that coveted spot.
, this collab is giving me all the feels 
! I'm so down for a Christmas single that promotes love & hope 
for Palestine's kids 
. Brian Eno's statement is everything – we gotta keep our focus on spreading love in these uncertain times 
. And can you even imagine Neneh Cherry, Celeste, and Mabel singing together? It's a dream team come true! 
Let's get behind this single & preorder it ASAP to make it #1 
! The song sounds beautiful, I'm already invested 
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gotta love when artists come together for a good cause... like this one. it's all about spreading hope and positivity during a tough time 
. the lineup is insane tho, i'm living for nai barghouti's vocals 
. and kylie minogue's xmas just got some serious competition 
. fingers crossed this charity single takes the top spot 
. but let's be real, it's gonna be hard to beat a song with pete gabbard's lyrics 
. still, can't wait to give it a listen and support an amazing cause 
i think the fact that it's being released during christmas is even more perfect - who wouldn't want to listen to something beautiful and uplifting during the holiday season? 
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. And now Mabel's sharing her personal connection to the song, that just makes it even more special 
. Preordering the single is a no-brainer if you ask me - let's make "Lullaby" reach number one and support a great cause 
. I love how "Lullaby" is a beautiful, emotive take on the traditional Palestinian lullaby – it's really special 
I don't think this charity single is going to secure the Christmas No 1 spot, it's a bit too late in the game. The real question is why these artists are only now coming together to support Palestine? Shouldn't they have been doing this sooner, especially with so much attention being focused on the issue? 
Also, isn't it weird that Peter Gabriel got to rewrite the lullaby and give it an "English" spin? What about using more authentic Palestinian voices or perspectives? Maybe this single will still be great, but I'm not holding my breath 
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also what does the 'choose love' charity do exactly? 
i've been following the whole situation with kylie minogue and denise welch's christmas singles... 