Originally written by TheBoyDeadly · 23 March 2007
The Dandy Warhols and The Decemberists are among the acts who've recorded tracks for a new charity covers compilation.
The charity in question is p:ear, its cause is homeless and underprivileged youngsters. The record is called Bridging The Distance: A Portland, OR Covers Compilation.
Here's what's on it:
The Decemberists - 'Think About Me' (Fleetwood Mac) Pat MacDonald - 'The Harder They Come' (Jimmy Cliff) The Joggers - 'Long Distance Runaround' (Yes) The Snuggle Ups - 'Dancing In The Dark' (Bruce Springsteen) The Thermals - 'Tangerine' (Led Zeppelin) Christopher Walla - 'Shattered Dreams' (Johnny Hates Jazz) Viva Voce - 'Eye In The Sky' (The Alan Parsons Project) The Minus 5 - 'That Smell' (Lynyrd Skynyrd) Talkdemonic - 'Sombre Reptiles' (Brian Eno) The Minders - 'Don't Bring Me Down' (Electric Light Orchestra) The Kingdom - 'Sister Christian' (Night Ranger) Lackthereof - 'What A Fool Believes' (The Doobie Brothers) Whip - 'White Wedding' (Billy Idol) Wet Confetti - 'Invincible' (Pat Benatar) The Dandy Warhols - 'She Sells Sanctuary' (The Cult) Point Juncture, WA - 'Pearl Of The Quarter' (Steely Dan) Blitzen Trapper - 'Crazy On You' (Heart) Crosstide - 'What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love And Understanding' (Elvis Costello) Britt Daniel - 'Bring It On Home To Me' (Sam Cooke)
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