A hit song from the 1960s has been re-released in support of broadcasting legend David ‘Kid’ Jensen, who is living with Parkinson’s disease.
‘Big Day’, released by Luke and Blake in 1967, has been released again to raise money for Parkinson’s UK.
The duo, David Capri and Stephen Stern, chose the charity in tribute to their close friendship with David ‘Kid’ Jensen, who was diagnosed with the condition in 2013.
Since publicly announcing his Parkinson’s diagnosis, the former Radio 1 DJ and Top of the Pops presenter has become an ambassador for Parkinson’s UK, and a dedicated advocate for everyone affected by the condition.
David ‘Kid’ Jensen has described the single, which has been digitally remastered, as: “A bright and melodic track – it’s very up, and somehow, very now!”
When first released, Big Day was in the charts alongside the Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas and The Beatles’ hit All You Need Is Love.
“David has been living with Parkinson for several years now but he is in great form, still working and still has that great sounding voice,” says David Capri, writer of Big Day and ‘Blake’ in the duo.
“In these difficult times, like many charities, Parkinson’s UK needs your help. Please give your support and help raise vital funds.”
Around 145,000 people live with Parkinson’s in the UK and the disease is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Luke and Blake for offering all proceeds from downloads and streaming of their song to Parkinson’s UK,” says Paul Jackson-Clark, director of engagement at Parkinson’s UK.
“We also want to say a big thank you to their friend David Jensen, a great ambassador for the charity whose own Parkinson’s diagnosis inspired their fundraising.
“Their generosity will make a real difference to over a million people with the condition, family members, friends and carers, who need Parkinson’s UK now more than ever.
“Parkinson’s puts some people at increased risk of complications if they get Coronavirus. Because of this, they have pressing concerns and questions. And these are changing every day.
