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Simon Cowell’s cover version of REM’s “Everybody Hurts” to benefit Haiti earthquake victims will be released on February 7th.

In addition to Susan Boyle, other stars who are contributing to the single include Michael Bublé, Miley Cyrus, Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, Mariah Carey, Leona Lewis, Robbie Williams, Take That, Cheryl Cole, Jon Bon Jovi, Alexandra Burke, Mika, JLS and Westlife.

Some parts of the song were recorded in London, and others in Los Angeles.

The single will be available for download on February 7th and as a CD single on February 8th. It is already available for pre-order on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.

Half of the proceeds raised by the single will go to the Sun’s Helping Haiti fund and the rest will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Susan Boyle joined a great selection of pop stars yesterday to record the song “Everybody Hurts”, originally by REM, to raise funds for Haiti, left stricken by the earthquake two weeks ago.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Susan said: “I am so honoured.”

Susan also did one of her trademark little dances as she sang her lines in the song.

Susan added: “It is just awful what is happening in Haiti. I’ve seen some of it on the TV and it’s so sad.

“To be asked to do this with all these talented singers is just great, it’s such an honour. It would be lovely to meet Rod Stewart, being a fellow Scot.”

Other stars who are adding their voices to the Haiti single include  Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Jon Bon Jovi, Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke,  Kylie Minogue, Cheryl Cole,  Mika, Michael Bublé, JLS, Westlife and Robbie Williams.