Beady Eye, formed by former members of Oasis, have released a cover of the Beatles' song "Across The Universe" for charity download with proceeds going for the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal. The track is available through the group's website until April 17.
The band played the song to close out Sunday's Japan Disaster Benefit at the Brixton Academy in London, which also featured the Coral, Graham Coxon, Paul Weller, Kelly Jones, Primal Scream and Richard Ashcroft. A studio version of "Across the Universe" was recorded the day before at RAK Studios.
The group's label, Beady Eye Records, is also giving away three posters autographed by the band commemorating the concert. Those who have downloaded "Across the Universe" are automatically entered. Others can enter by sending an email to beadyeye@townsend-records.co.uk.
Beady Eye was formed in 2009 by former Oasis members Liam Gallagher and guitarists Gem Archer and Andy Bell. Their latest album is "Different Gear, Still Speeding."
- Beady Eye website: www.beadyeyemusic.com
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