The Who to Play on London Fire Fundraiser Single

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However, stars have been spotted arriving at Sarm West Studios in Ladbrooke Grove, where the single is being written and recorded over the course of this weekend (17 June).

He revealed that One Direction star Liam Payne, Louisa Johnson, James Arthur, Emeli Sande, Craig David, urban grime artists Stormzy and Skepta, and The Who will collaborate on the track with more artists to be confirmed.

Hours after the awful news broke, record company boss and BGT boss Simon announced plans t reel a song to raise money for the victims by releasing a cover of Simon & Garfunkel hit Bridge Over Troubled Water by enlisting the help of a host of stars.

In the aftermath of London's horrific Grenfell Tower fire that is feared to have killed over 100 people, the United Kingdom is in mourning.

A number of famous faces have already been doing their bit to help out, including Lily Allen, Rita Ora, and Adele.

Simon Cowell told The Sun newspaper: "Until that last note has been finished, we will not be off the phone".

"[What] I'm hoping will happen with the record is that it pricks a few people's consciousness and then other people decide to do something else, because I think we can do more in addition to just the record".

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The father of one continued: "We've already had a lot of people call in and say they would love to do it".

All proceeds from the single will be donated to the victims of the blaze.

Simon appeared on Good Morning Britain today to confirm his plan.

So far police have confirmed 30 people died in the blaze and that number is likely to rise as firemen continue to investigate the tragedy.

"It sent chills through me", he said. "I genuinely believe it will make a difference".

In an interview with the Sun, he explained that recording will take place on Sunday, with the single being released as soon as Monday.

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