William Robert "Will" Young (born 20 January 1979) is an English singer-songwriter and actor who came to prominence after winning the 2002 inaugural series of the British music contest Pop Idol, making him the first winner of the worldwide Idol franchise. His debut single "Anything Is Possible" was released two weeks after the show's finale and became the fastest-selling debut single in the UK. Young also came in fifth place in World Idol performing his single "Light My Fire".
As a teenager, Young studied politics at the University of Exeter before moving to London, where he studied musical theatre at Arts Educational School. Young put his studies on hold in late 2001 to become a contestant on Pop Idol. After winning the competition the following year, he released his debut album From Now On (2002) which went straight to number one. Friday's Child (2003) followed and enjoyed greater success, eventually going platinum five times in the UK and spawning three top five singles. His following albums Keep On (2005) and Let It Go (2008) and Echoes (2011) also went multi-platinum and his most recent release 85% Proof (2015) became his fourth UK number-one album. His albums have spawned many songs that have accomplished top ten positions in the UK, four of which went to the number one spot. Young has also undertaken numerous concert tours. He has also accumulated multiple honours, including two BRIT Awards from 12 nominations, and the estimated worldwide sale of over eight million albums. Young's net worth was estimated at £13.5 million in April 2012.
Will Young (born 3 August 1990) is an Australian rules football player who is currently rookie-listed at the Adelaide Crows. Young was taken late in the 2008 AFL Draft, with Adelaide's fifth round pick at number 72.
Young represented Vic Country in the 2008 AFL Under 18 Championships. Vic Country coach Robert Hyde said after the carnival that "He missed a couple of games through injury but I remember our first game against Vic Metro – we only just got rolled – he was probably close to our best player. His attack on the ball was terrific."
Young was recruited from the North Ballarat Rebels and after moving to South Australia, he was selected in the Mini Draft by Norwood at pick 6, and quickly cemented a spot in the team's defence. Injury interrupted Young's first year in senior football, but worked his way back into the league side later in the season.
He made his debut for the Adelaide Crows in Round 2, 2010 in a home game against the Sydney Swans. Young came into the selected squad for Nathan van Berlo who pulled out due to back soreness. He had a forgettable game, conceding six goals to Sydney's Ben McGlynn, but made a successful return to the side in round 21 against Collingwood, kicking his first goal in AFL football in a 3-point loss.
William Alexander Young, known as Will Young, (born 22 November 1992 in New Plymouth, New Zealand) is a cricketer who plays as an allrounder for the New Zealand Under-19 cricket team and was captain of the team at 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
In the 2011-12 New Zealand domestic cricket season he made his first-class debut for Central Districts.
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- Echoes released: 2011
- The Hits released: 2009
- Let It Go released: 2008
- Keep On released: 2005
- From Now On released: 2002
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Do They Know It's Christmas?
by: Will YoungChris Martin:
It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
Dido:
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at Christmastime
Robbie Williams:
But say a prayer, Pray for the other ones
At Christmas time it's hard, but when you're having fun
Sugababes:
There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
Fran Healy:
Where the only water flowing
Fran Healy & Sugarbabes:
Is the bitter sting of tears
Fran Healy & Justin Hawkins:
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the
clanging chimes of doom
Bono:
Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you
Will Young & Jamelia:
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
Ms Dynamite & Beverly Knight:
Where nothing ever grows
No rain nor rivers flow
Group of ten and Joss Stone:
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Tom Chaplin (Keane):
Here's to you
Justin Hawkins (Darkness):
Raise a glass for everyone
Dizzee Rascal:
Spare a thought this yuletide for the deprived
If the table was turned would you survive
Busted:
Here's to them
Justin Hawkins (Darkness):
Underneath that burning sun
Dizzee Rascal:
You ain't gotta feel guilt just selfless
Give a little help to the helpless
Joss Stone & Justin Hawkins:
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Tom Chaplin:
Feed the world
Tom Chaplin & Chris Martin:
Feed the world
Tom Chaplin & Chris Martin & Sugababes:
Feed the world
Tom Chaplin & Chris Martin & Sugababes:
Feed the world
Everyone in full chorus line.
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again - repeated
Group of ten:
Feed the world
Everyone in full chorus line.
Feed the world - repeated to end
Joss Stone
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