Sam Fender recruits students from his former school for Christmas ad

Sam Fender enlisted current pupils from John Spence Community High School in North Shields to provide vocals for a holiday advertisement.

The singer asked the students to re-record the choir for a cover of the Rolling Stones song You Can't Always Get What You Want. Damien Grazzer, the head of music at the school, met Fender during the summer holidays and accepted the invitation for the children to participate.

The students did not know the purpose of the recording and had only one day to rehearse before the session. Fender appeared at the recording and spoke to the students about his fondness for his time in high school. Fender also collaborated with the Easington Colliery Band to arrange a brass section for the track. The singer stated that the project aims to give back to the community in the spirit of Christmas.

The proceeds from the sale of the single, which features a 2020 cover of Winter Song, will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust and Action for Children.