Unicef have released a brand new advert titled ‘Miracles’ featuring a song by Ellie Goulding. The emotional commercial celebrates the feeling of hope and protection that parents have for their children.
The advert tells us that now during the coronavirus pandemic “for millions of children around the world a parent’s love won’t be enough to protect them this year”. The world’s largest children’s charity then pleads viewers to join Unicef and help ensure every child feels your love.
The music in the advert
Music: How Long Will I Love You | Artist : Ellie Goulding
The music in the 2020 Unicef advert is the 2013 version of the song “How Long Will I Love You” recorded by English singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding.
The original song was written by Mike Scott and performed by folk-rock band The Waterboys from their fifth studio album, Room to Roam in 1990.
Goulding’s version of How long Will I Love You was included on the soundtrack to the 2013 film About Time and was also the official song of BBC’s 2013 Children In Need appeal. Ellie Goulding’s version of the song reached number three in the UK Singles Chart.