GEORGE BEST SINGLE TO BE RELEASED

Last updated : 21 December 2005 By Ed

From United's site:

'A new single featuring the moving music from George Best's funeral is being released to aid research into liver disease.

All profits from the single will be donated to the George Best Foundation, while Brian Kennedy and Peter Corry, who recorded the single, have both also donated their royalties.

Sir Alex Ferguson said: "It's appropriate, given the emotion that the songs generated at George's funeral, that this should be the starting point for the foundation.

"I hope that it will be very successful, and will help the memory of George Best stay with us."

Professor Roger Williams CBE, George’s surgeon, said: "The final photos of George Best shocked many people but George wanted these to serve as a warning.

"It was his wish, and that of his family - as a tribute to that wonderful talent that gave pleasure to so many - that a Fund should be established in his name to support research into liver disease, which causes suffering to so many."

George's sister, Barbara NcNally added: "The family would like to assure the public that George never took his liver transplant for granted.

"Through the George Best Foundation we aim to raise funds to carry out research into alcoholism and liver disease."

The three-track single will be released on Boxing Day. "You Raise Me Up" by Brian Kennedy, "The Long and Winding Road" by Peter Corry and "Bring Him Home/Vincent" by Corry and Kennedy are featured.

The single will be available at HMV, Virgin, Asda, Amazon and all good independent record shops.'