
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Rande Volpert
Warrior Records
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IN HONOR OF THE 9/11 5 YEAR ANNIVERSAY
BENNY
MARDONES AND TERESA JAMES RELEASE UNITED WE STAND
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 5, 2006) – In honor of the five-year
anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, recording artists Benny Mardones and Teresa
James have come together to record a heartfelt version of the classic #1 hit,
“United We Stand”, in honor of America’s fallen heros. The stirring rendition features a seventy-two
voice gospel choir and new lyrics written especially for this remembrance by
the original “United We Stand” UK songwriter, Tony Hiller. The song has been produced by hitmaker, Joel Diamond (The 5 Browns, Engelbert
Humperdinck, Gloria Gaynor).
“Teresa, Joel, and I recorded this
song in honor of those who lost their lives on that fateful day,” remarked
Mardones. “We hope it touches those who
hear it and that we will all remember how lucky we are
to be living in
Benny Mardones,
has enjoyed an extremely successful twenty-five years as a songwriter and
showman. He has shared the stage with
Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones, and has played alongside legends such as
the Otis Redding band. In a Showtime tribute to rock icon Roy Orbison, Benny performed with the likes of Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, and Johnny Cash.
Mardones’ ability to compose music that transcends generational gaps and
typical pop-rock-r&b genre pigeonholes has much to do with his achingly honest
lyrics and soulful delivery. As Rolling Stone quips, his “gloriously
adolescent romanticism” appeals to all – regardless of age or musical
background. Mardones is currently
touring in support of his new album entitled, Let’s Hear It For Love.
A native of
The audio
recording of “United We Stand” may be
utilized by all media outlets as a promotional download
available through Warrior Records at the following site: www.WarriorRecords.com/~upload .
For further information, contact
Jimmy Ervin at 323-467-1496 (ext. 20) or by email to: jervin@WarriorRecords.com
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