Niall Horan and Anne-Marie have shared a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere” as a charity single benefiting BBC Children in Need as the organization’s 2021 official single. The pair previously collaborated on the 2020 single “Our Song.”
The song features a backing band made up of Ed Sheeran on guitar, Griff on synths, Yungblud on bass, and additional help from Lewis Capaldi and Sam Smith.
“I love being a part of Children In Need. We’ve worked closely over the past decade and I want to continue to help where I can, and given what we have all been through over the last year and a half, it feels more important than ever,” Horan shared. “I hope you all enjoy it, but above all, I hope it lets anyone who might be struggling right now know that we are here for them.”
Anne-Marie added: “As we have seen over the past eighteen months, amazing things happen when we come together to help make a difference, and that’s why I am so proud to be releasing this special track with Niall. I hope everyone loves it as much as we do.”
A portion of each UK download or purchase of “Everywhere” will be put towards BBC Children in Need. The charity organization funds over 2,500 local charities and projects that directly support children and young people affected by disadvantages ranging from poverty and disability to illness, distress, and trauma.
Horan and Anne-Marie’s cover got the stamp of approval from Fleetwood Mac’s own Christine McVie, who shared: “I’m thrilled with this new version of Everywhere and to be part of this year’s Children in Need campaign. I hope we can really make a difference.”
“Having separately made lockdown singles for BBC Children in Need in 2020, this year we wanted to join forces and create a track celebrating people reconnecting, one that would appeal across the generations,” Chris Price, Radio 1 Head of Music, and Jeff Smith, Radio 2 Head of Music.
“We would like to thank Christine McVie for allowing us to rework her very special song, as well Niall, Anne-Marie, and all the artists for bringing it to life. Special thanks go to producer Steve Mac, who has brilliantly reimagined this iconic track to help raise vital funds for children and young people across the UK.”