Celebrities speak out on Songs to Save a Life to support Samaritans

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Published on Friday, 07 October 2011 14:48

Last Updated on 07 October 2011

Monica Costa

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Songs to Save a Life, the first-ever downloadable music album in aid of Samaritans is out now. Watch videos of celebrities talking about their own experiences with depression here: www.youtube.com/songstosavealife.

Like Samaritans, music can play an important role in helping make a connection and give strength to people struggling to cope. Each artist donated their time because they felt very close to the cause, choosing songs of significant meaning.

Chart-topping music sensation and mumpreneur, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, is among the big names to have recorded a song for this one-of-a-kind uplifting album, in support of the charity. KT Tunstall, James Morrison and The Overtones also feature on the album which is a collection of original tracks and inspirational covers.

Showing their support for Samaritans, the album includes music from Ed Harcourt, Jay James Picton, Lucie Silvas, Jon Allen, Graham Gouldman of 10cc, Katie Kim and Queen Orlenes.

The 11-track album is available to purchase now from iTunes, Amazon, Play.com, and the Songs to Save a Life website.

Smooth Radio is the latest station to give Songs to Save a Life the thumbs up, hailing it ’album of the week’.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor talking about supporting Samaritans said: “I’m always a big fan of using music to spread happiness. Communication is a huge part in helping people through tough times and music is often a tool for that, I suppose Samaritans is the sort of flip-side of that too.”

Catherine Johnstone, Samaritans’ Chief Executive said: “We are delighted that the artists came together to record this album for us. All the profits raised will help fund our vital round-the-clock helpline to support anyone struggling to cope. We are encouraging everyone to dig deep and help us support more people who might not have anywhere else to turn. Please buy this album and help us to save lives.”

Every year, Samaritans receives 5 million calls for help – that’s one every 5 seconds and every 60 seconds, the charity answers a call from someone feeling suicidal. Songs to Save a Life is an album that can help Samaritans help others.
Find out more about how the album came together here.

Track listing:

1. Changes – James Morrison

2. Don’t You (Forget About Me) – KT Tunstall

3. The Ark – Queen Orlenes

4. You’ve Got A Friend – Jay James Picton

5. Your Mountains – Katie Kim

6. Rebellion (Lies) – Sophie Ellis-Bextor

7. Be Not So Fearful – Ed Harcourt

8. Lean On Me – Lucie Silvas

9. Forget You – The Overtones

10. Heart Full Of Soul – Graham Gouldman of 10cc

11. When The Morning Comes – Jon Allen

About Samaritans

Samaritans is there for anyone struggling to cope or feeling down and depressed. Our 18,750 volunteers are available round the clock to offer confidential support by phone: 08457 90 90 90 (ROI) 1850 60 9090.