Oct. 22, 2005

Letter: Sharon "TEARS IN HEAVEN" EXCLUSIVELY ON ITUNES"

Dear Friends,

I am thrilled to announce the release of a star-studded recording of Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven” exclusively on iTunes to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina and survivors of December’s devastating tsunami in Southeast Asia. The special song--originally recorded following the tsunami, but unreleased until now--features vocals from Elton John, Mary J. Blige, Rod Stewart, Josh Groban, Gwen Stefani, Ozzy Osbourne, Andrea Bocelli, Steven Tyler, Phil Collins, Robert Downey, Jr., Pink, Gavin Rossdale, Kelly Osbourne and Scott Weiland, with music performed by Velvet Revolver. The performances are so amazing that they will give you chills.

iTunes will forward the song’s entire $.99 download fee to “Save the Children,” which will help fund the long-term rebuilding of the lives of children affected by the natural disasters. Donations made in the U.S. will go directly to the Hurricane Katrina victims, while monies received outside the U.S. will be assigned to the tsunami relief fund.

The magnitude of these natural disasters surpasses anything we’ve seen in our lifetime. With this single and other relief efforts, our intent is to keep these tragedies in the forefront of everyone’s minds. We must not forget and do all we can to help these people rebuild their lives. Music fans who purchase this single will aid the relief efforts and own a historic recording for which these talented artists graciously donated their time.

I’m asking that you PLEASE go to iTunes today and download this song. Don’t wait as these poor people need our help. It’s only $. 99! Please also pass along this e-mail to others asking them to do the same.

Much Love and Respect,

Sharon Osbourne

About Save The Children:
Save the Children fight for children in the UK and around the world who suffer from poverty, disease, injustice and violence, working with them to find a lifelong answers to the problems they face. For more information about Save the Children, visit the website: www.savethechildren.org.uk

Source: fwc / Sharon Osbourne's e-mail