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Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding Tribute Single
Girls Aloud releases a new version of "I'll Stand By You" featuring Sarah Harding's vocals to benefit BBC Children in Need.
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- When and where was the new single first played?
- The song, titled "I'll Stand By You - Sarah's Version," will be released on November 15th and was first played on Radio 2. It's a tribute to Harding, who passed away in 2021 after a battle with cancer.
- What is the purpose of the new Girls Aloud single release?
- Girls Aloud will release a new version of their song "I'll Stand By You", featuring only Sarah Harding's vocals, to benefit BBC Children in Need.
- How have other artists and bandmates reacted to the release?
- Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders, who co-wrote the original song, praised the new version. Nadine Coyle of Girls Aloud also expressed that the song is a celebration of Sarah and Children in Need.
- How did Girls Aloud's 2024 tour pay tribute to Sarah Harding?
- Girls Aloud's 2024 tour served as a tribute to Harding, incorporating her image and videos into the show. The band acknowledged the significant loss of Harding, emphasizing their desire to honor her memory in their performances.
- What is the significance of the song "I'll Stand By You" in Girls Aloud's history?
- The original version of "I'll Stand By You" was released in 2004 by Girls Aloud and reached No. 1 in the UK. This new version uses Harding's solo recording from archive material.