A benefit single organised by Sharon Osbourne in aid of the victims of both the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina has gone on sale as a download via the 7 Digital website. The track features the contributions of such stars as Elton John, Katie Melua, Mary J Blige, Gwen Stefani, Pink and Andrea Bocelli, as well as actor-turned-singer Robert Downey Jr and, of course, Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne.
The single is a recording of Eric Clapton's 'Tears In Heaven', the song the musician wrote as a tribute to his son Conor, who died tragically at the age of 4 back in 1991. The new version of the track was originally organised as a response to the tsunami, but it will now benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters as well.
Sharon said: "The magnitude of these natural disasters surpasses anything we've seen in our lifetime. With this single and other relief efforts, our intent is to keep these tragedies at the forefront of everyone's minds. We must not forget and do all we can to help these people rebuild their lives. Music fans who purchase this single will aid the relief efforts and own an historic recording for which these talented artists graciously donated their time."