EVERYBODY needs somebody - and Saints legend Lawrie McMenemy found a Blues Brothers buddy when he turned out to back a music campaign.

The ex-Southampton manager gave his support to the Daily Echo-backed Music 4 Life initiative by teaming up to impersonate the duo with editor Ian Murray.

Also joining in the fun were Southampton city councillor Perry McMillan and Music 4 Life organiser Richard Chorley, who dressed in Seventies fashions.

Oxfam's Portswood Music Store launched the appeal last month to boost levels of stock at the shop, which opened in the summer.

Bosses are appealing for donations of CDs, tapes, vinyl and instruments that they can sell on for good causes.

Lawrie said: "Traditionally Oxfam shops have been where people would go to get good quality and good value second-hand clothes.

"But whoever came up with the idea of opening a charity music shop has really stumbled across something.

"It's really gathering momentum.

"I don't think I've met anybody who hasn't got old CDs or cassettes lying around, that they no longer play.

"This campaign is a great way to clear out cupboards and help raise money for a terrific cause at the same time."

Music donations have already been pouring into the appeal since it was launched more than three weeks ago.

But organisers are hoping music lovers across Hampshire keep rooting through their attics and collections and hand over what they can.

Donations can be taken to Oxfam shops in Shirley High Street, as well as to Portswood Music Store in Portswood Road.

They can also be dropped off anytime at The Vicarage, St Christopher's Church, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, and at The Coxford Community Centre, Olive Road, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 5.30pm to 10pm.

The shop has also launched a pick-up service to collect donations directly from people.

For further information about the campaign, setting up a donation point or having collections picked up, call 023 8055 3719 or 07714 400533.