About Lean On Me (In Aid Of NHS Charities Together)

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro have today (7) unveiled the video for their version of Bill Withers’ ‘Lean On Me,’ the audio of which was released on 20 April. The song is in aid of NHS Charities Together and the video went live at 8.15pm GMT, poignantly scheduled to follow the weekly and now-traditional “clap for carers” in which the British public show their appreciation for the work of frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Share On Flipboard UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro have today (7) unveiled the video for their version of Bill Withers’ ‘Lean On Me,’ the audio of which was released on 20 April. The song is in aid of NHS Charities Together and the video went live at 8.15pm GMT, poignantly scheduled to follow the weekly and now-traditional “clap for carers” in which the British public show their appreciation for the work of frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The new version had its worldwide radio debut on BBC Radio 2 and was then added to the broadcaster’s playlist. It has figured prominently in the UK iTunes chart since release. Bill Withers’ estate are also supporting the release by donating their writing royalty in Europe for this period to NHS Charities Together. “I’m sure Bill Withers would have been happy to see his beautiful song put to such great use”, says Campbell.