"For a Friend" is a single from the British

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duo The Communards taken from their 1987 album '' Red''. The song is an emotional ballad and was written in the memory of Mark Ashton, a friend of Jimmy Somerville and Richard Coles. Mark Hooper of ''The Rough Guide to Rock'' writes that this cut may be Somerville's "most impassioned moment". "For a Friend" reached number 28 on the British charts.

In media

The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan. In 2014, the song was featured on the soundtrack to the film '' Pride''. It was also one of the songs played at Burberry’s February 2018 show, presented on 17 February at the Dimco Buildings in West London, marking Christopher Bailey’s final outing for the brand.

Track and format listing

Chart performance

Weekly charts

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* * * * {{authority control 1988 songs 1988 singles The Communards songs LGBT-related songs London Records singles Music videos directed by Andy Morahan Song recordings produced by Stephen Hague Songs written by Jimmy Somerville Songs about HIV/AIDS Commemoration songs