Tony Christie launches Afghan Heroes charity song

Tony unveiled a new version of his track Steal the Sun recorded with the Band of the Royal Marines at Beatles producer George Martin's studio.

In July 2009 Denise Harris set up Afghan Heroes in memory of her son Lee who died in an explosion in Afghanistan whilst serving with the Royal Tank Regiment.

Tony Christie, best known for his track "Is This The Way To Amarillo", said he was inspired to support the charity after a meeting Mrs Harris.

"Through a mutual friend of mine I met Denise and Andy who run the charity for Afghan soldiers. I was so impressed with them I said I want to get involved.

"They heard this song I'd recorded and they said they'd like to use it and do a big recording with a Royal Marine band," he explained.

The charity gives direct and practical support to British soldiers in Afghanistan by sending them home comforts and providing holiday homes in the UK and a support network to the to returning service personnel and the families of those killed. (taken from the Telegraph)

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[Short Bloke]

Strong lady... Well done Denise and the rest of the girls. Great Britain is proud of your boys

[MissKristinaMaggie]

you can download it from itunes

[WombwellOperatics]

Please can someone post the link to download this version.

[carlware84]

It was a pleasure to be there playing and be involved in such an important event. Please help by downloading the single on Monday 24th October 2011.

[ROCKCHICKSLondon]

A real pleasure to sing with Tony Christie and this wonderful orchestra. Beautiful music.

[BobBlobOfFancyPants]

I am proud to be a Canadian... A great friend/ally to our brothers from the South...

[Shaun Lowden]

Please share this, thank you Denise for all you, your family, your friends and your network of helpers do for our lads and lasses. Thank you

[EthicalInfluence]

An honour to be there, I will download the song on Monday!!