Queen + Adam Lambert Releases You Are The Champions In Vinyl Version 7 "and CD
JAKARTA - Continuing their fundraising efforts and awareness campaign for the COVID-19 pandemic, Queen + Adam Lambert has released a special limited edition CD and a seven-inch vinyl from the song You Are The Champions. This song was recorded while they were undergoing lockdown.
The two versions of the new format are each limited to 3000 copies and will be numbered. Both are available and can be ordered only through Queen's online shop since Wednesday, August 5 yesterday.
Recorded during the lockdown between their homes in London, Cornwall and Los Angeles, the Queen + Adam Lambert version of the classic Queen song was first revealed on the British band's Instagram account.
With fan requests for the song to be available in digital format, the resulting virtual version of the clock entitled You Are The Champions is finally available on all streaming and download services at the end of April.
Proceeds from sales of the new released format will return to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization (WHO) which is supported by the United Nations Foundation to support medical workers.
Queen + Adam Lambert waived all their royalties from selling this single. Meanwhile, Universal Music Group donates all revenue they receive from the sale of this single (net of only actual costs, sales tax and third party publishing payments).
This means no less than £ 2 for every CD sold and no less than £ 4 for every vinyl 7 "of singles sold will be donated to the WHO's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
"In my opinion, we should present this one to all frontline workers fighting for humanity against the coronavirus rebels. Just like our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents who fought for us in the two world wars, the brave fighters on the line. The front is our new champion. That means doctors, nurses, cleaners, porters, drivers, and all those who are secretly risking their lives every day to save the lives of our families. Champion of all !!! "
Queen guitarist Brian May
"As a father with a daughter at the forefront, I am well aware of the important work they do every day to save us and our society. Their courage and sacrifice must not prejudice anything less than one hundred percent of our government's efforts to protect. them. They are valuable to us all and they really are our champions, "said Roger Taylor, the drummer.
Meanwhile Adam Lambert is especially grateful to all those who are at the forefront of the world.
"We dedicate our performance. Thank you for keeping us safe, we are amazed by your courage and strength," said Lambert.
Elizabeth Cousens, president and CEO of the UN Foundation, said: "We are grateful to Queen + Adam Lambert for using their talents to support our heroes at the forefront of the COVID-19 response. Their contribution to this struggle will lift spirits and raise important funds for COVID. -19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO. "