It was pretty incredible.
Today FM pulled off something pretty amazing at 1pm today when they staged the biggest live performance in the history of Irish radio.
The station gathered 100 musicians into their studio to perform U2’s hit One in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.
Amazing stuff. #WholeLottaLive pic.twitter.com/MLzTRQ8LvO
— Daniel Kelly (@IsMiseDaniel) November 27, 2015
The recording also marked the launch of the Today FM album, Whole Lotta Live which features the best of the live sessions on the station.
Absolutely incredible! We love you Dude! #WholeLottaLive pic.twitter.com/0zRxGQy4Rp
— Today FM (@todayfm) November 27, 2015
Serious Band Aid vibes here lads #WholeLottaLive #onelove #thedude pic.twitter.com/vFJg5ntK6Y
— Lenny TodayFM (@MarkLennyskillz) November 27, 2015
#WholeLottaLive – pretty special pic.twitter.com/YG5NPesAat
— Richie McCormåck (@RichieMcCormack) November 27, 2015
.One Station. One song. One hundred bands.This place is incredible in it’s warm up for 1pm. @todayfm #WholeLottaLive pic.twitter.com/lkIEO9AZVP
— Ziz O’Beirne (@Zizzyob) November 27, 2015
The compilation album, which goes on sale today is in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and in memory of Tony Fenton who passed away in March of this year. Today’s ‘One at 1’ performance included Graham Hopkins from The Frames, a 40 piece choir and bands including The Academic, Hudson Taylor, The Minutes, Delorentos, Róisín O, Ham Sandwich and more.
@todayfm #One iconic Irish song to remember iconic voice of Irish radio #TonyFenton stunning.
— Éanna (@EannaOD) November 27, 2015
The 100-strong group also included a group of Today FM listeners who were selected to take part in the live event.
The album Whole Lotta Live was produced by Tony’s dear friend and former producer Pamela Blake and her husband, Gavin, Today FM’s award-winning sound engineer.
“Tony was a genuine, soulful lover of music. He supported all of the artists on this record and relished having bands and singers live in studio for a chat and a song or two,” said Pamela.
@todayfm that was fab! Very emotional! Fair play to everyone! Tony would be proud
— Fiona BarrettPalfrey (@Fi_Barrett) November 27, 2015
“You could hear the excitement in his voice over the radio when he was about to witness a live performance – and we’ll never forget that grin and sparkle in his eye of pure enjoyment and love for his work.”
Over 100 musicians become 'One'
Today, 1PM only on Today FM.
#WholeLottaLive pic.twitter.com/ahF9BDq1Yo
— Today FM (@todayfm) November 27, 2015
