Ringo Starr, the legendary musician and former Beatle, is part of a new superstar collaboration called Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes. The group has come together to re-record the song “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” with the aim of raising funds for Teenage Cancer Trust UK and Teen Cancer America.
Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes boasts over 50 members, including iconic names like Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Peter Frampton, Joan Jett, Nile Rodgers, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, and Keith Urban. Ringo Starr is credited for playing drums on the track, which is currently vying for the No. 1 spot on the U.K. singles chart.
While the collaboration is generating excitement and support for its charitable cause, it's worth noting that success with charity singles doesn't always count towards an artist's official discography. In the U.K., fundraising releases are common, but they may not always be included in an artist's career totals on the Official Charts Company.
Despite potential chart competition from hits like Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” and Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things,” “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” is expected to make a strong debut on the U.K. songs chart. The star-studded lineup and charitable nature of the track have positioned it as a potential chart-topper, showcasing the power of music in supporting important causes.
