Local musicians on song for NHS charities

A number of local musicians are involved with a song racing to the top of the charts and raising money for NHS Charities Together.
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‘The Forgotten Ones’ by Scottish singer/songwriter Dan Healy features Derry man Liam Bradley on drums.

The song, which is currently at number six in the charts, is produced by Paul Casey and local woman Jane Fields features as creative director of the project.

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Local faces also feature in the video, with staff from Murphy’s Chemist, Spencer Road, and Coastal Core ambulance service in Limavady appearing alongside Liam and Paul.

The staff of Murphy's Chemist feature in the video for The Forgotten Ones. The song is raising money for NHS Charities Together.The staff of Murphy's Chemist feature in the video for The Forgotten Ones. The song is raising money for NHS Charities Together.
The staff of Murphy's Chemist feature in the video for The Forgotten Ones. The song is raising money for NHS Charities Together.

The ballad and accompanying music video takes the perspective of the citizens staying at home during the pandemic and expresses appreciation for NHS healthcare professionals and key workers.

Ordinary people and healthcare workers on the front lines appear in the video with messages of celebration and thanks.

Dan Healy is a regular writing partner of Ronan Keating and session player for many other artists. He has worked with both Liam and Paul in the past.

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The song was played and recorded remotely. It features session musicians and the NHS Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir, which is comprised of NHS healthcare professionals.

The song will raise funds for NHS Charities Together and they will be used to support staff and volunteers dealing with COVID.

“When we heard ‘The Forgotten Ones’, it encapsulated exactly the gratitude we are feeling towards NHS staff and volunteers. Nothing about the choices staff and volunteers have made in their lives has changed--it’s just that their courage and willingness to risk themselves to keep us safe has suddenly been thrown into stark relief.

“You can say thank you by downloading this track as it will generate proceeds that NHS charities will use to support staff and volunteers dealing with COVID head on,” said Ellie Orton, CEO of NHS Charities Together.

The Forgotten Ones can be downloaded from iTunes, Amazon Music and Google Play. To donate go to: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/theforgottenones

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