Paul McCartney is to take part in the forthcoming Band Aid III single. The former-Beatle will play bass on the re-recording of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’, according to reports in today’s (November 3) Sun newspaper.
"It's great Macca is involved. He is a real statesman and will give this record even more clout," a source said. He’s the most famous bass player in the world and was keen to support the project. It will hopefully raise a huge amount of money for victims of famine in Africa. It’s a great way to commemorate 20 years since the first singe and help raise awareness of the famine for a whole new generation."
U2’s Bono will also take part, singing his infamous line from the 1984 recording. He is the only artist involved from the original line-up. Coldplay’s Chris Martin is believed to be opening the song, Supergrass’ Danny Goffey is to play the drums, while Travis’ Fran Healy is to play in the guitar section. Robbie Williams has reportedly recorded the whole track, leaving producer Nigel Godrich to choose which of the pop star’s lines he wishes to use in the song.
Williams recorded his section in LA on Monday (November 1) as he won’t be available for the live recording session in London. Dido is also believed to have done the same. Snow Patrol and Keane have also confirmed their contribution to the charity single. The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins, Jamelia and Sugababes will also be taking part.
The single is tipped to go straight to the top of the charts following its release (November 29) and stay there to take the Christmas Number One spot. Bookies believe that the song could be the biggest seller since ‘Candle In The Wind '97’.Meanwhile, the odds of Band Aid III topping the chart on Christmas Day have shortened following speculation that the single will be released on November 29. The charity single features contributions from a plethora of artists including Noel Gallagher, Robbie Williams, Coldplay and The Darkness.
Ladbrokes spokesman Warren Lush told Digital Spy: "Band Aid is still the odds-on favourite for Christmas Number One but we have slightly lengthened the odds on its chances of success because it will have to remain at number one for three weeks. We are seeing money for other contenders."
A collaboration between Ronan Keating and Cat Stevens is second at 7/1, while a late entry from the X Factor winner is a 16/1 shot.
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