The new version was recorded to celebrate the launch of BBC Music ("an ambitious wave of new programmes, innovative partnerships and ground-breaking music initiatives that amount to the BBC's strongest commitment to music in 30 years," via The Guardian), with sales benefiting the BBC charity Children in Need.

"All of the artists did such a beautiful job I can't thank them enough," Wilson told The Guardian. "I'm just honored that 'God Only Knows' was chosen. 'God Only Knows' is a very special song. An extremely spiritual song and one of the best I've ever written."

Also on hand to contribute to the charity single: Jake Bugg, Emeli Sand�, Kylie Minogue, Paloma Faith, Florence Welch, Chrissie Hynde, Brian May, Alison Balsom, Martin James Bartlett, Danielle de Niese, Nicola Benedetti, Eliza Carthy, Baaba Maal, Jamie Cullum and Jaz Dhami. BBC DJs Zane Lowe, Lauren Laverne, Katie Derham, Gareth Malone and Jools Holland are also on the track, joined by the Tees Valley Youth Choir and the BBC Concert Orchestra.