Bob Marley’s “High Tide Low Tide” to benefit famine victims
Written by admin on August 9, 2011 – 9:51 pm - |
Today saw the re-release of Bob Marley’s 1973 song “High Tide Low Tide,” with proceeds going to Save The Children’s East Africa Appeal. The Appeal is supporting the victims of the East African famine which has left a reported 29,000 children dead and 10 million short of food.
The “I’m Gonna Be Your Friend” campaign has received the support of many high profile celebrities, who have posted the new video for the song on their Facebook profile. The video was directed by Kevin McDonald, whose directorial credits include the movie “Last King of Scotland.” |
A letter from Marley’s family has encouraged people to support the Appeal:
| “Not one child should be denied food nor water. Not one child should suffer from the conflict caused by grown men. Over three million women and children are suffering. They are innocent. They are not political. They are starving. Bob Marley, then and now stands for an Africa United, for one love, for the protection of children worldwide. |
| “Please join us as we, along with Save the Children, stand up together as friends to put a stop to this needless waste of life, to feed our children and to save their lives. This generous act will help us reach through your friends and ours over two hundred million people worldwide.” |
The song and film can be downloaded through ITunes, from www.imgonnabeyourfriend.org or via Bob Marley’s Facebook page for 99p / $1.29.
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