War Child ‘Heroes’: Artists and Activism Do it Again   

Ask the writers of some of the most iconic songs of the last 35 years to pick an artist to cover that song for an amazing charity, and you end up with one hell of an album.

By: EricW | Mar 10, 2009 |  0

Categories: Human & Civil Rights, Peace, Conflict & Governance, Arts & Artists, Nonprofit Spotlight, Artevist, Video

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This is an amazing idea and a fantastic album for a great cause. Hadn't heard of them before, but thought I'd share the great work War Child is doing and a great album. It is widely available now on iTunes, or through the War Child website and proceeds go to the work of War Child, based in the UK. From their website:

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'War Child: Heroes' is an unprecedented collaboration between music's most heralded legends and the finest current artists.

We asked 15 ultimate icons to select a favourite song from their classic back catalogue and to nominate the new act they most trust to create a unique interpretation of that hand-picked track.

This album is the result: 15 exclusive and breath-taking cover versions. The album was released in the UK by Parlophone and internationally by EMI on February 16.

1. Beck - Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat by Bob Dylan
2. The Kooks - Victoria by The Kinks
3. The Hold Steady - Atlantic City by Bruce Springsteen
4. Hot Chip - Transmission by Joy Division
5. Lily Allen - Straight to Hell by The Clash
6. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Sheena Is a Punk Rocker by The Ramones
7. Franz Ferdinand Call Me by Blondie
8. Duffy - Live And Let Die by Paul M^cCartney
9. Estelle - Superstition by Stevie Wonder
10. Rufus Wainwright - Wonderful/Song For Children by Brian Wilson
11. Scissor Sisters - Do The Strand by Roxy Music
12. Peaches - Search And Destroy by Iggy Pop
13. Adam Cohen - Take This Waltz by Leonard Cohen
14. Elbow - Running To Stand Still by U2
15. The Like - You Belong To Me by Elvis Costello
16. TV On The Radio - Heroes by David Bowie

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