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Led Zep, Springsteen and Eno covered on new indie charity comp
TheBoyDeadly by TheBoyDeadly March 23rd, 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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