Tribute song for wounded troops,Scots pipers and music stars.

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AN army of music stars joined top Scots pipers last night to record a moving tribute song to raise money for wounded troops.

Bee Gee Robin Gibb and crooner Michael Bolton headed a stellar recording session at London's Abbey Road studios.

They were joined by four Royal Regiment of Scotland pipers and two drummers from Edinburgh's Army School of Bagpipe Music and Drumming.

Proud ... military band at the famous Abbey Road studios

The song, We Will Remember Them, will be released for download this Remembrance Sunday.

All the cash raised will go to Help for Heroes and the Royal British Legion. Bee Gee Robin, 59, said: "The sacrifices our troops make are extraordinary.

"This song can help raise awareness of what they do. British troops don't get the respect they deserve. They do a tremendous job but should receive more support, like they do in America."

The song, written by A1 star Mark Read and Robert Hart, features the lines: "Can't put faces to the names, In gardens made of stone, They went away as strangers, But they never died alone."

The chorus runs: "We will remember them, Give thanks and honour them, For our tomorrow, They gave their today."

West End star Lee Mead, who won TV's Any Dream Will Do, said: "I'm honoured to take part. Let's raise lots of cash and get to number one."

Ex-Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton, soul singer Mica Paris, Free singer Paul Rodgers, Squeeze keyboard player Paul Carrack and Small Faces drummer Kenny Jones also helped out.

Michael Bolton, whose daughter served in the American Air Force, said: "I never miss an opportunity to thank our troops. They are the bravest people you'll ever meet."

Another star was T'Pau singer Carol Decker, whose brother-in-law fought in Iraq.

She said: "This song helps us understand soldiers are individuals, not collateral damage."

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra also performed, as did the Carmel Thomas Youth Choir from East London.

We Will Remember Them will be available to download on iTunes on November 8. A CD is due in shops next Monday.

A big high five to all who have taken part in this recording,The soldiers need to be recognised in and out of battle.One soldier told me we are all just numbers.Well lets hope the soldiers song hits no one spot in the UK charts.