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pearl jam singer Eddie Vedder releases his version of Bruce Springsteen’s “My City of Ruins” as charity single with profits going to the Artists for Peace and Justice Haiti Relief.
from the Pearl Jam website:
“Eddie Vedder’s full audio performance of Bruce Springsteen’s “My City Of Ruins” from the recent Kennedy Center Honors is now available for purchase through Ten Club and iTunes for $.99. Proceeds from the sale of the track benefit Artists for Peace and Justice Haiti Relief.
Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ), established in early 2009, is a fundraising effort founded by Paul Haggis and friends that encourages peace and social justice and addresses issues of poverty and enfranchisement in communities around the world. Over the past year, APJ has directed its efforts to raising enough funds to fully sponsor three schools in Haiti in support of the initiatives of Father Rick Frechette and his team. These schools aren’t just a place to learn but provide for a hot meal, clean water and a chance at the future to children who desperately need it. Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, APJ has focused its efforts on raising much needed dollars for emergency aid in the ravaged country that is only a few hours from our shores.
head over to the iTunes Store and purchase the single for just $.99. or 9 SEK if you are from Sweden.
when Bruce Springsteen was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors there were a couple of artists that performed some of his songs. Ben Harper was one of them, and he performed “I’m on Fire” as a duet with Jennifer Nettles. it was magic, truly amazing. have a look for yourself:
another stunning moment was when Eddie Vedder covered “My City of Ruins” with just an acoustic guitar and a gospel choir. simply amazing:
i figured i would make a list of the best songs of 2009. so i did. here it is:
1. ryan star – last train home
2. tim brantley – damage
3. robert francis – nightfall
4. peter bradley adams – for you
5. joshua james – coal war
6. jack savoretti – wonder
7. 16 frames – coming home
8. lucero – can’t feel a thing
9. joshua james – weeds
10. anton björkenvall – my side of the town
11. jr richards – person for you
12. great lake swimmers – pulling on a line
13. pete yorn – long time nothing new
14. fibes, oh fibes! – lovechild
15. the damnwells – dandelion
16. miike snow – a horse is not a home
17. bruce springsteen – my lucky day
18. will hoge – even if it breaks your heart
19. mayer hawthorne – just ain’t gonna work out
20. andrew hoover – roses & joy
enjoy! and merry christmas!
