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GARY Barlow teamed up with Liam Payne and Olly Murs for a special performance of Sing for The Big Night In.

The inspiring song written by the Take That singer along with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber was given a stirring rendition tonight.

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 Gary Barlow lead the sing a long from his piano
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Gary Barlow lead the sing a long from his piano

They teamed up with friends including Leona Lewis, Nicole Scherzinger, Freya Ridings, Katherine Jenkins, Alfie Boe, Gregory Porter and more.

And viewers were blown away by the performance recorded in the stars' individual homes.

"What incredible night The Big Night In was incredible my favourite was Sing," one viewer tweeted.

"Absolutely loved that rendition of Sing. Thank you to you and friends for that! I waited all night!" another added.
 Liam Payne joined in from home
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Liam Payne joined in from home
 Olly Murs also did his bit from his home in Essex
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Olly Murs also did his bit from his home in Essex
 The whole lineup included composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and singer Katherine Jenkins
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The whole lineup included composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and singer Katherine Jenkins
"Absolutely stunning @GaryBarlow and friends," a third fan wrote.
"Always lovely hearing this song!!" another added.

The singalong was the second of the night as earlier on Dua Lipa and Dave Grohl led the stars singing It's Times Like These.

They were joined by the likes of Ellie Goulding, Chris Martin, Rita Ora and Rag'n'Bone Man in their emotional cover of the Foo Fighters classic.

 Dua Lipa and Dave Grohl led the stars singing It's Times Like These for BBC's The Big Night In on Thursday
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Dua Lipa and Dave Grohl led the stars singing It's Times Like These for BBC's The Big Night In on Thursday

The singers made up BBC Radio 1's biggest ever Live Lounge, raising money for “the global effort to stay safe and stay home during the coronavirus crisis”.

Other stars taking part included 5 Seconds Of Summer, AJ Tracey, Anne-Marie, Bastille, Biffy Clyro, Celeste, Dermot Kennedy and Grace Carter.

Hailee Steinfeld, Jess Glynne, Mabel, Paloma Faith, Royal Blood, Sam Fender, Sean Paul, Sigrid, YUNGBLUD and Zara Larsson also joined the moving performance.

Dave Grohl and Dua chatted to hosts about the song after it was performed, with Dave admitting he got "really emotional" over his song being chosen.

 Dua Lipa sang the first line of the moving song
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Dua Lipa sang the first line of the moving song
 Ellie Goulding played the guitar
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Ellie Goulding played the guitar

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The rocker said: "I got the call a few weeks ago that BBC are putting together this project and initially I was so flattered that they would use one of our songs and also that they would have so many incredible artists on it.

"I got really emotional, it was one of the hugest moments in my musical life."

He added: "The first thing I thought was, 'I need vocal lessons, these people are all amazing!'

"It's a song that I wrote at a strange time in my life when I was scared and hopeful and I think it applies to today."

 Rita Ora set up a makeshift recording studio at her house
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Rita Ora set up a makeshift recording studio at her house
 Zara Larsson and YUNGBLUD showed off their vocals
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Zara Larsson and YUNGBLUD showed off their vocals

Dua added that the song was really "fitting" for our situation amid the pandemic.

She said: "It's been really important connecting with friends and family even if we can't be with each other physically.

"We've been doing everything from home and making it seem so perfect and seamless I'm so honoured to have been asked to take part in it."

 More than 20 musicians joined forces for the charity single
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More than 20 musicians joined forces for the charity single

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The song has been produced by Grammy and Ivor Novello award-winning producer Fraser T. Smith, who is known fr working with stars like Stormzy and Adele.

The UK profits from the charity single will be combined with any funds raised by The Big Night In and split between BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief to provide essential support to vulnerable people who have been significantly impacted by the coronavirus crisis.

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