9 September 2025
On 9 September 2005, 20 years ago today, a
compilation CD, titled HELP: A DAY IN THE LIFE
was released.
A benefit one with all proceeds going to WAR CHILD, an independent non-government organization based in the UK and rooted in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The raised money funded charity efforts in war-torn countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina in Europe.
The record featured some of the biggest bands of the moment in the UK such as Coldplay, Radiohead, Kaiser Chiefs, Antony and the Johnsons, The Magic Numbers, The Coral, Bloc Party, and Gorillaz.
The 22-track CD was made available for download just 30 hours after its marathon
recording session. It was not only thought to be the fastest-ever produced record,
but also became the fastest-selling download album of all-time.
Lots of fund projects are now active for a while for child victims of the horrible war in Gaza.
HELP!: A DAY IN THE LIFE
.