This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Having inspired a nation, Ball has joined the Captain Tom to perform the uplifting You'll Never Walk Alone with the intention of raising even more money.The NHS Voices of Care Choir have also joined the song, which was instigated after Ball spoke to Captain Tom on BBC Breakfast and was recorded within 24 hours.Captain Tom has spoken the words, with Ball providing the lead vocals. You are the best, God bless you.”Tom has now raised over £28million for the NHS and has fast become a national treasure.His cover of You’ll Never Walk Alone sold over 13,000 more copies than The Weeknd - who was on course for his ninth week at No1 with Blinding Lights.Tom’s feat saw him break a record as he is now the oldest person to land a UK No1 single.Official Charts chief executive Martin Talbot said: “The sight of Captain Tom Moore and Michael Ball at the top of the Official Singles Chart this week should lift everybody’s spirits in these extraordinary times.“We are absolutely delighted to see them at the pinnacle and setting new landmarks as they go – including a record as the oldest Number 1 Singles artist of all time.“It has been a roller coaster week, starting with a big initial lead for Capt Tom, before The Weeknd closed the gap yesterday to almost nothing – before a massive surge in the final day by Capt Tom.“Huge thanks to the Weeknd for lending his support at the eleventh hour. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. But this is Captain Tom’s week – congratulations sir and happy birthday for next week.©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed Captain Tom Moore has scored the UK's No1 single with his cover of You'll Never Walk Alone The war veteran, 99, recorded the song with Michael Ball, above, and the NHS Care Choir Tom has raised over £28million by walking laps of his garden Tom, here clapping for frontline staff earlier this month, will celebrate his 100th birthday on Thursday while holding the UK No1 spot
"Capt Tom said: "I never in my wildest dreams imagined I would be releasing a single with Michael Ball, but I also never thought it possible for me to walk in the garden and raise millions. 1. Tom, 99, is now the oldest ever person to land a No1 song in the Official Charts. "By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. Ball hopes the single will reach No 1 in time for for Captain Tom's 100th birthday on April 30th. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.CAPTAIN Tom Moore has scored the UK’s No1 single with his cover of You’ll Never Walk Alone.Yesterday he was close to losing his lead until his closest rival, Canadian superstar The Weeknd, urged his fans to back the war veteran’s song - which is raising money for the NHS.Tom, 99, is now the oldest ever person to land a No1 song in the Official Charts.He recorded the song with Michael Ball and the NHS Care Choir.It means Tom will celebrate his 100th birthday on Thursday at the same time as having the UK’s No1.He said of the achievement: “What wonderful news to receive today, a No.1 single and a record breaker too – my grandchildren can’t believe I am a chart-topper.“I have to thank Michael Ball, the NHS Voices of Care Choir and everyone behind the scenes, who shared their talents and expertise in order to raise money for the NHS, to whom we owe so much.“And, of course, the public for buying the single and donating – we’re in this together, and I am forever grateful for your support. Captain Tom Moore has collaborated with singer Michael Ball with their own uplifting version of You'll Never Walk Alone for charity.. 2020 Preview SONG TIME You'll Never Walk Alone. Captain Tom Moore has scored the UK's No1 single with his cover of You'll Never Walk Alone Credit: Official Charts. "It is one of the single greatest honours of my career to sing with this genuine national hero, supported by the incredible NHS Voices for Care Choir.