The word legend is often used too much, but that's not enough to describe you. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express The download link for the single is in my bio and 100% of the proceeds will be going towards Tom’s walk fund. You can sign the petition calling for Captain Tom to be knighted here. Nashville: Live Life. Captain Tom Moore has collaborated with singer Michael Ball with their own uplifting version of You'll Never Walk Alone for charity. Jordan Henderson, Steven Gerrard and Kenny Dalglish are amongst the Liverpool heroes who have praised Captain Tom Moore in a video message. Initially, the Second World War veteran was hoping to raise around £1000 before his 100th birthday on April 30. 'You have set a wonderful example for everyone to follow and I also wish you good luck in your quest to hit the number one spot with You'll Never Walk Alone. Moore was also commended for his fundraising efforts by a host of famous people, including Prince William and Kate Middleton and England and Tottenham star Harry Kane in recent weeks. “Not only is he the biggest single fundraiser in British history and a decorated war veteran, he is the most charming man you could ever wish to meet. Capt Tom said: "I never in my wildest dreams imagined I would be releasing a single with Michael Ball, but I also never thought it possible for me to walk in the garden and raise millions. Express. Love Music. On performing You’ll Never Walk Alone, Captain Tom said: “I never in my wildest dreams imagined I would be releasing a single with Michael Ball OBE. Just wanted to say congratulations, you've done an amazing job to raise so much money for the people who need it most. Moore served in India, the Burma campaign and Sumatra during the Second World War, and later became an instructor in armoured warfare.After the war, he worked as managing director of a concrete company and was an avid motorcycle racer. The 99-year-old former British Army Officer has raised an incredible £28million for the NHS after walking 100 laps of his garden ahead of his 100th birthday. ', Thompson added: 'From one former captain to another, many congratulations on your magnificent achievement. ... His rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone beat Canadian artist The Weeknd's hit Blinding Lights. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Rush said: 'From one captain to another, I'd just like to say, not many people have inspired me as much as you have. You will never walk alone. You'll Never Walk Alone: Captain Tom Moore's charity single with Michael Ball goes straight to top of iTunes - pipping Vera Lynn - as hero's fundraising passes £23million. While you can donate on his Just Giving page to the NHS here. NOW, Captain Tom Moore has teamed up with Michael Ball & The NHS Voices of Care Choir to perform "You'll Never Walk Alone"! Captain Tom has spoken the words, with Ball providing the lead vocals. Captain Tom Moore has collaborated with singer Michael Ball with their own uplifting version of You'll Never Walk Alone for charity.. You'll Never Walk Alone! ', Kenny Dalglish said Moore has 'set a wonderful example' and praised his leadership qualities. Well Mr Ball, that 100th birthday gift has indeed come true. Ball hopes the single will reach No 1 in time for for Captain Tom's 100th birthday on April 30th. Mx, A post shared by Michael Ball OBE (@mrmichaelball) on Apr 18, 2020 at 1:49am PDT. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie policy. Captain Tom Moore has scored the UK's No1 single with his cover of You'll Never Walk Alone Credit: Official Charts Tom, 99, is now the oldest ever … Having inspired a nation, Ball has joined the Captain Tom to perform the uplifting You'll Never Walk Alone with the intention of raising even more money. The debut single went straight into The Official Big … “Hopefully, he can now add singing star to his many talents. On 6 April 2020, at the age of 99, he began to walk laps of his garden in aid of NHS Charities Together, with the goal of raising £1,000 by his hundredth birthday. Gerrard said: 'Hello Captain Tom Moore, Steven Gerrard here. The debut single went straight into The Official Big … The debut single went straight into The Official Big Top 40 chart at No 1. Unless he has another Number One this time next year. You would definitely be in my team. The comments below have not been moderated. ', Phil Neal, who won four European Cups with Liverpool and played for the club between 1974 and 1985, said: 'I would like to congratulate you on your magnificent achievements. Coronavirus fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore becomes honorary colonel for 100th birthday. Meanwhile, Dame Vera Lynn and Katherine Jenkins’ charity duet of We’ll Meet Again entered the UK Top 40 at No 3, also raising money for the NHS. Liverpool icon Gerrard described Moore as 'a huge inspiration'. Captain Tom Moore teamed up with the singer for You’ll Never Walk Alone, which also features The NHS Voices of Care choir. Get their official bio, social pages & articles on 1075 The River! Merseyside derby video referee David Coote DIDN'T KNOW he could give Jordan Pickford a... Tottenham are prioritising a new deal for Son Heung-min after the attacker's impressive run of form with... History says Liverpool WON'T retain the Premier League title without injured Virgil van Dijk, insists Jamie... 'I can't believe you have just put this to me here! The track has also topped No 1 in the UK iTunes chart this week. My very best wishes to you.'. Captain Tom Moore says a knighthood 'sounds alright' as fundraiser tops £20m. Ball said: "There isn't one of us who has failed to be inspired by Captain Tom Moore. Want to know more about Woody and Jim? Published: 18:42 BST, 24 April 2020 | Updated: 21:41 BST, 24 April 2020. They are putting themselves at risk to ensure we will meet our dearest again.”. He also reached No 1 in the UK Singles Chart with a charity version of Liverpool's anthem You'll Never Walk Alone. The NHS Voices of Care Choir have also joined the song, which was instigated after Ball spoke to Captain Tom on BBC Breakfast and was recorded within 24 hours. 'Captain Tom, you'll never walk alone, you never have and you never will. Alan Hansen, Phil Thompson, Sami Hyypia and Ian Rush also praised Moore. But I've got to say you're an absolute star. But I've got to say you're an absolute star. “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could give him a No1 record for his 100th birthday!”, DON'T MISS...The Rolling Stones perform during One World: Together At Home – WATCH [VIDEO]Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Lady Gaga's One World performance WATCH [VIDEO]One World Together At Home LIVE: How to watch Lady Gaga concert online [WATCH]. It comes after a staggering 91 per cent agreed the pensioner should be honoured in this way in an exclusive online poll. Ball said: "It's an extraordinary achievement. ': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rubbishes claims Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams missed... MARTIN SAMUEL: Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has every right to stick it to the entitled Big Six by branding... VAR FORGOT THE RULES! The charity single is raising even more money for the NHS following Captain Tom’s inspiring 100 walks around his garden, which has already raised over £25 million. Captain Tom Moore teamed up with the singer for You’ll Never Walk Alone, which also features The NHS Voices of Care choir. Moore served in India and the Burma campaign during the Second World War. Dame Vera, who recently turned 103, said of the song: “The words ‘We'll meet again’ speak to the hope we should all have during these troubling times.”, While Jenkins added: “It is a song of hope and Dame Vera and I sing this in honour of (and in aid of) our superhero NHS workers and their families. The 99-year-old veteran and Michael Ball have topped the UK charts this week with their No 1 charity single. @captaintommoore you are a true inspiration for everybody. Captain Tom Moore, Michael Ball & The NHS Voices of Care Choir present You'll Never Walk Alone.