Two records for veteran Tom Moore (99) | Entertainment

entertainment">The 99-year-old entered the British charts at number 1 on Friday with his version of the song You “ll never walk alone, which he took up to raise money for the British health service NHS. This makes him the oldest person with a number 1 hit. Also, no one with such charity action raised more money than Tom Moore, reports Reuters news agency.

entertainment">On Friday afternoon the counter stood at over £ 28.6 million, or about € 32.7 million. The old record – converted including inflation – stood at more than 31.1 million euros. That was picked up in 1980 by Canadian athlete Terry Fox.

entertainment">The British war veteran said he was very honored. “My charity walk raised more money than I ever thought possible. I am very grateful to those who donated money and downloaded the single so that we could break these records together and raise money for the great work the NHS is doing during these difficult times. ”

entertainment">The war veteran took over You’ll never walk alone, originally released by Gerry & The Pacemakers, on with Michael Ball and the NHS Voices of Care Choir. The proceeds of the song will go entirely to the NHS.

entertainment">Captain Moore punches The Weeknd from the throne, they are with their plate this week Blinding lights found in second place. The well-known band called on their fans to download the song of the veteran en masse, so that the record would come to number one. Roses from SAINt JHN drops to third place. The Official Charts Company released the latest UK chart Friday night.

entertainment">For example, the war veteran, who served in India, Myanmar and Sumatra, gave himself a nice present just before his birthday. Moore hopes to turn 100 on April 30.

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