Spot The Star – Musicians From Around The World Launch BBC Music

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The BBC has  new initiative, BBC Music. To celebrate its launch, a bevy of 27 musicians from around the world and across genres gathered with the 80 strong BBC Concert Orchestra to record a cover version of the Beach Boys’ God Only Knows. 

Watch the video and test your skills by identifying all 27 starts in the video. 

Can’t put a name to the face? Check who’s in the video.

Proceeds from the purchase of the track (stream, download or buy) will go to the BBC’s Children in Need campaign.

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