Coronavirus Update: Queen, Adam Lambert Sing 'You Are The Champions' For Frontliners

Queen and Adam Lambert made a heartfelt tribute to honor healthcare workers and COVID-19 frontliners with a new song.

Queen founders Brian May and Roger Taylor, alongside vocalist Lambert, virtually recorded a new version of Queen’s 1977 hit classic “We Are the Champions.” The recomposed single debuted Friday (May 1) and was made available on all streaming and download services, according to CBS News.

The newly titled “You Are the Champions” was made as a dedication to all the healthcare and first responders that are currently combatting the global coronavirus pandemic. The “virtual jam” of the reworked song featured May behind the guitar in one screen, Taylor beating the drums and Lambert singing. Bass player Neil Fairclough also worked on the mixed and remastered piece.

Catch the video of Lambert and Queen's collaboration below.

Aside from being a tribute to health workers, the song also serves as a fundraiser, and proceeds will be directly donated to the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. According to Queen band member May, this is definitely a great way to use their legacy to do some good in the world.

"You know, we don't really need to make money anymore. We don't need to be any more famous. We need to use what we have in the best possible way," the English musician shared.

The soon-to-be 73-year-old guitarist also mentioned the historic sacrifices made by predecessors that he believes are reflected in frontliners during the pandemic. “Just like our parents, grandparents, and great grandparents who fought for us in two world wars, those brave warriors in the front line are our new champions,” May said.

He also continues on by enumerating people such as doctors, nurses, cleaners, porters and drivers who are risking their lives at the moment. “CHAMPIONS ALL!” he stated.

May also empathized with the victims of the pandemic, especially the bereaved. It was reported earlier this week that the guitarist lost a friend to the virus whom he also mentioned has been a brother to him. The Queen founder said that it has been the closest that’s come to him physically, also adding that the incident gave depth to the death tolls being broadcasted daily.

On another note, lead vocalist Lambert added to the statement by expressing deep gratitude to all those on the frontlines around the world, saying: “Thank you for keeping us safe, we are in awe of your bravery and strength.”

Queen’s drummer Taylor has a daughter who is also working on the “frontlines,” Variety reported. The 70-year-old musician expressed his awareness regarding the scope of the health workers’ profession which are vital to “save us and our society.”

"Their bravery and sacrifice must not be prejudiced by anything less than a one hundred per cent effort by our governments to protect them,” Taylor said.

“By each playing our part and addressing the difficult times we are all sharing we will win this challenge,” Queen and Adam Lambert said in a joint statement, Variety reported. “During this time our thoughts and thanks are with those dedicated medical heroes standing up to the battle daily on our behalf. They are the champions. You are the champions.”