A social media push is on to get Eagles of Death Metal to the top spot on the charts.
A Facebook page called “Eagles of Death Metal for No. 1″ is asking people to help bring the band’s cover of Duran Duran’s “Save a Prayer” to number one.
The group covered the 1982 song on its album “Zipper Down”. They also performed with Duran Duran on the show “TFI Friday”…
Eagles of Death Metal For UK No.1 *THIS WEEK*
A fabulous performance of 'Save A Prayer' recently on TFI Friday alongside Duran Duran. Putting this to the UK No.1 would be a wonderful statement of support and tribute to those affected by the atrocities in Paris. Download links are in the comments below, thank you all for the support(this material is owned by Channel 4 and uploaded under fair use)
Posted by Eagles Of Death Metal For No.1 on Monday, November 16, 2015
According to a FAQ on the page, the idea sprung from of “a few fans of EoDM and rock music from Essex & Hertfordshire that are regular gig-goers who could’ve all easily been at the Bataclan that evening and thought this might be a nice idea.”
The page admins also note that this is not about money. “It’s a statement of peace, love, and support, that’s all,” they wrote.
Members of Eagles of Death Metal are not involved in the movement, according to the sponsors.
The band was performing at Paris’ Bataclan theater on Friday night when the building was attacked by terrorists. A total of 89 people were killed there – including Nick Alexander, a crew member for the band.
Save A Prayer…the perfect tune for us all right now. Spend a quid to show your solidarity not only with the band, but…
Posted by Eagles Of Death Metal For No.1 on Saturday, November 14, 2015
As of Monday morning, nearly 9,000 people had joined the Facebook page. The song was in iTunes UK’s top 50 and at No. 1 on its rock chart.
Close to 8,000 people have joined up.
As of Monday morning, the song was in iTunes UK’s top 50 and at No. 1 on its rock chart.
The campaign ends Thursday at 11:59 p.m.
