War Child: Heroes

The album will be released in the UK by Parlophone on February 16th, 24th Feb in the United States through Astralwerks, and 3rd March in Canada through Musicor.

In devising the concept behind this album - inviting musical legends to place their faith in the next generation – we sought to mirror War Child’s work. We feel the reaction was fittingly awesome.

David Bowie and Sir Paul McCartney were the first legends to lend their support and they selected two of 2008’s most acclaimed artists: Welsh singer Duffy, whose debut album 'Rockferry’ has sold 4 million copies and marked her out as one of the year’s freshest talents; and New York art-rock outfit TV On The Radio, the coolest, most critically-lauded act of the year thanks to their outstanding album ‘Dear Science’.

These first selections would set a sharp template and a high bar. The rest of our stellar cast were not far behind in coming on board and their nominations did not disappoint. The pairings would throw up some astonishing, historic moments.

01. Beck (Bob Dylan - "Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat")
02. Scissor Sisters (Roxy Music - "Do The Strand")
03. Lily Allen feat. Mick Jones (The Clash - "Straight To Hell")
04. Duffy (Paul McCartney - "Live And Let Die")
05. Elbow (U2 - "Running To Stand Still")
06. TV On The Radio (David Bowie - "Heroes")
07. Hot Chip (Joy Division - "Transmission")
08. The Kooks (The Kinks - "Victoria")
09. Estelle (Stevie Wonder - "Superstition")
10. Rufus Wainwright (Brian Wilson -" Wonderful & Song For Children")
11. Peaches (Iggy Pop - "Search And Destroy")
12. The Hold Steady (Bruce Springsteen - "Atlantic City")
13. The Like (Elvis Costello - "You Belong To Me")
14. Yeah Yeah Yeahs (The Ramones - "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker")
15. Franz Ferdinand (Blondie - "Call Me")

North American bonus track
16. Adam Cohen - (Leonard Cohen - "Take This Waltz")

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