it is a record ... ... made in: UkTracklistFerry Aid was a ensemble group, brought together to record the song "Let it Be" in 1987. The single was released following the Zeebrugge Disaster, which had occurred on 6 March 1987 involving the capsizing of the MS Herald of Free Enterprise ferry, which killed 193 passengers and crew. All proceeds from sales of the single were donated to the charity set up in the aftermath of the disaster. The recording was organized by The Sun newspaper, after they had sold cheap tickets for the ferry on that day.[1] "Let it Be" was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon and originally recorded by The Beatles in 1970.Artists to have contributed and performed solo spots on the song are as follows (in order of appearance):Paul McCartney Boy George Sarah Dallin, Keren Woodward and Nick Kamen Paul King Mark King Taffy Andy Bell Pepsi and Shirlie Mel and Kim Jaki Graham Gary Moore (guitar solo) Mark Knopfler (guitar solo) Kim Wilde and Nik Kershaw Edwin Starr Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot Ruby Turner Kate Bush The closing choruses of the song feature an ensemble choir featuring many of the above performers as well other recording artists including, Bonnie Tyler, Errol Brown, Hazel O'Connor, The Nolans, Rick Astley, Jim Diamond, Doctor and the Medics, Alvin Stardust, Steve Strange, Mandy Smith, Su Pollard, Maxi Priest and members of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Go West, The Alarm and Bucks FizzPowered by eCRATER . List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.