Billy Bragg for #CoversForCarers to raise money for the RCN Foundation

Billy Bragg

Singer-songwriter

  • £14,368

    of £15,000 goal for #CoversForCarers

  • £1,714

    raised by Billy Bragg

  • 286

    voters

  • Campaign Finished

About the campaign

Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless political campaigner for over 35 years. Honoured with the PRS Outstanding Contribution to British Music award at the Ivor Novello awards in May 2018, he is regarded a valuable statesman and activist.

About The RCN Foundation

The RCN Foundation is an independent charity with close links to the Royal College of Nursing. It was established in 2010, and its aim is to support nursing and improve the health and wellbeing of the public. RCN Foundation is there for every current and former nurse, midwife and health care support workers and supports, strengthens and champions the nursing and midwifery community throughout the UK.

The money from this challenge will go to the RCN Foundation COVID-19 Support Fund, which directly responds to challenges faced by frontline health and social care staff. One health care worker, who has already received financial support during the COVID-19 crisis said: “The grant from the RCN Foundation has made an unimaginable difference, both financially and emotionally at this difficult time. It has enabled me to pay my bills and continue to self-isolate for several more weeks, which has been such a relief to me and my family, given my ongoing underlying health issues. I’m so grateful for the support.”

How does Covers for Others work?

Below is a list of songs, one of which Billy will reinterpret and perform for your enjoyment. You can vote for the song you’d like him to cover by making a donation towards the campaign – the more you give, the more votes you cast. The winning song that gains the most votes will be revealed on Friday (May 29), and he’ll live stream his performance on Saturday (May 30) at 7pm (BST) on Facebook.

Results

  • 01 WINNER: Only the Young by Taylor Swift
    733 votes (43%)
  • 02 Before the Deluge by Jackson Browne
    699 votes (41%)
  • 03 Fuck All The Perfect People by Chip Taylor & The New Ukrainians
    126 votes (7%)
  • 04 If I Can Dream by Elvis Presley
    84 votes (5%)
  • 05 The Kids Don't Wanna Come Home by Declan McKenna
    72 votes (4%)

Preview songs

Latest votes

ROSS donated £5 and voted for Only the Young by Taylor Swift

2020-05-29 00:00:02

Christopher donated £10 and voted for Only the Young by Taylor Swift

2020-05-28 23:59:12

Anonymous donated £6 and voted for Before the Deluge by Jackson Browne

2020-05-28 23:58:45

Christopher donated £10 and voted for Only the Young by Taylor Swift

2020-05-28 23:58:17

Anonymous donated £1 and voted for Before the Deluge by Jackson Browne

2020-05-28 23:58:03

stefano donated £5 and voted for Before the Deluge by Jackson Browne

2020-05-28 23:57:29

Anonymous donated £7 and voted for Only the Young by Taylor Swift

2020-05-28 23:57:17

ADRIAN donated £10 and voted for Only the Young by Taylor Swift

2020-05-28 23:56:53

Haakon donated £5 and voted for Only the Young by Taylor Swift

2020-05-28 23:56:49

Anonymous donated £5 and voted for Before the Deluge by Jackson Browne

2020-05-28 23:56:31