David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Travis, Avril Lavinge, Spiritualized, Moby, New Order, The Charlatans and George Michael are among the acts who have contributed tracks to a new War Child album, set for a 21 Apr release, in aid of the humanitarian effort in war torn Iraq. Talking about the project McCartney told reporters: "Whatever the politics, whatever the rights and wrongs of war, children are always the innocent victims so I am delighted to be able to make this small contribution to a magnificent project that I hope goes a long way to alleviating some of the pain and suffering." Travis frontman Fran Healy added: "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this war. We hope that by contributing to the 'Hope' album we can help raise the much needed funds that will provide immediate aid andrelief to the children of Iraq."
Apr 1, 2003
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Great and the good give tracks to War Child LP
David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Travis, Avril Lavigne and others have contributed tracks to a War Child album released on 21 April to raise funds for children in Iraq.