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Duran Duran have spoken out about the campaign to get Eagles Of Death Metal's cover of 'Save A Prayer' to No.1 - after the heinous terrorist attack at their tour date in Paris at the weekend.
Around 120 music fans died when ISIS attacked Eagles Of Death Metal's gig at The Bataclan on Friday 13 November. A campaign was then launched by fans to get the band's cover of Duran Duran's classic 'Save A Prayer' to the top of the singles chart, to show solidarity in the face of such horror.
Now, as the track continues to climb the charts, 'Rio' and 'Pressure Off' stars Duran Duran have spoken out in support of the move - adding that they were with the band before the attack, and they'll be giving all proceeds from the royalties to charity.
“We are honoured that the Eagles of Death Metal covered 'Save A Prayer,' and included it on their most recent album," says the band in a statement. "In fact, it was a thrill playing the song together recently on TFI Friday in London.
"We bumped into the band on Friday afternoon of last week, when we were all on our way to Paris on the Eurostar. We were opening Al Gore’s Climate Change concert broadcast there, and they were playing at the Bataclan. What happened that night defies any kind of comprehension. The tragedy that unfolded at their show, and around the city, brought immeasurable sadness to so many and shocked the world."
Duran Duran added: We wholeheartedly support the campaign that the fans have mounted to show solidarity to the band that they love. We will be donating all of our royalties from the sale of this version of the single. There are a number of causes under consideration, all of which are peaceful, effective and unifying.”
Download or stream the track below
Current Chart Positions: Remember to just buy the track 'Save A Prayer' not the whole album---♦Amazon Rock Chart: #1♦...
Posted by Eagles Of Death Metal For No.1 on Sunday, 15 November 2015
Good morning all. Wow, what an amazing last few hours we've had. We are still moving upwards on all of the charts which...
Posted by Eagles Of Death Metal For No.1 on Tuesday, 17 November 2015
Watch Eagles Of Death Metal and Duran Duran perform the track together below
Eagles of Death Metal For UK No.1 *THIS WEEK*A fabulous performance of 'Save A Prayer' recently on TFI Friday alongside Duran Duran. Putting this to the UK No.1 would be a wonderful statement of support and tribute to those affected by the atrocities in Paris. Download links are in the comments below, thank you all for the support(this material is owned by Channel 4 and uploaded under fair use)
Posted by Eagles Of Death Metal For No.1 on Monday, 16 November 2015
The Bataclan have since spoken of the true horror of the event, while the likes of Prince, Foo Fighters, Deftones and U2 are among those to cancel shows in the wake of the attacks.
Many music fans and people within the industry have been named as among the dead.
