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Sam Fender Covers Stones Classic for Festive Ad
3 Nov
Summary
- Sam Fender covered The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want".
- The cover features a children's choir from his former school.
- Proceeds from the single benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Musician Sam Fender has recorded a cover of The Rolling Stones' 1969 hit, "You Can't Always Get What You Want," for a prominent festive advertising campaign.
The track was recorded in Tyneside, Fender's hometown. It notably features a children's choir from John Spence Community High School, where Fender was a student, and brass instrumentation from the Easington Colliery Band.
Fender expressed his privilege in reworking the legendary song, emphasizing the inclusion of young talent in the recording. The cover's release also supports a charitable cause, with net proceeds designated for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger lauded Fender's rendition, stating his admiration for Fender's work and his satisfaction with the cover. "You Can't Always Get What You Want" originally appeared on the Stones' 1969 album, "Let It Bleed."
A physical single is available for purchase, with all net proceeds contributing to the Teenage Cancer Trust. Fender is also preparing for his "Proper Massive" stadium tour across the U.K. and Ireland.
