Grenfell Tower charity single scores biggest first day sales of any single this decade

According to the Official Charts Company, the Grenfell Tower charity single Bridge Over Troubled Water is set to claim Number 1 on this week’s singles chart.

Following its release yesterday (June 21), the Artists For Grenfell cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s classic has already sold 120,000 units across downloads and streaming equivalent sales. Those sales make it the biggest opening day of any single this decade.

The track features contributions from Stormzy, Jorja Smith, the London Community Gospel Choir, Robbie Williams and a host of others.

Watch the video for the track in the player above and buy or stream it here.

Money raised from the single will go towards The London Community Foundation, you can also donate to the victims at artistsforgrenfell.com. All proceeds – from both the track and donations will be distributed via The London Community Foundation.