Bono to perform in all star Tsunami aid song at Grammys

Halup · 02-02-2005, 09:20 AM

This was just announced on Billboard.com:

Grammy Performance To Benefit Tsunami Aid

An all-star live performance of the Beatles song "Across the Universe" during the 47th annual Grammy Awards celebration will be immediately released to raise funds for tsunami relief efforts. U2 lead singer Bono, Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Velvet Revolver, Tim McGraw and Brian Wilson have been tapped to take part, with other artists expected to join.

The track will be made available for download at Apple's iTunes Music Store for 99 cents, with all proceeds to aid victims of the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Video of the performance will be available on demand at CBS.com soon after the network's Feb. 13 broadcast of the awards.

In other Grammy Awards news, newlyweds Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony will make their live performance debut during the telecast. The pair, who married in June, collaborated on a song appearing on Lopez's forthcoming Epic set, "Rebirth."

Anthony, who is nominated for best Latin pop album ("Amar Sin Mentiras") and best salsa/merengue album ("Valio La Pena") Grammys, previously recorded "No Me Ames" with Lopez as a duet for her 1999 album "On the 6."

As previously reported, the Grammy Awards ceremony will also feature a performance tribute to Ray Charles, a celebration of Southern rock and numbers by Kanye West, U2, McGraw, Alicia Keys and Green Day.

Queen Latifah will host the affair, for which Hoobastank, Alison Krauss, Tyra Banks and Steven Tyler have been newly confirmed as presenters.

-- Barry A. Jeckell, N.Y.

bonosleftone · 02-02-2005, 10:12 AM

Benefit songs are great for the charity, but too bad the songs usually blow ass.

doctorwho · 02-02-2005, 10:20 AM

I agree. Fortunately, this at least is a well known and well written Beatles' song. Hopefully it's done well.

bonosleftone · 02-02-2005, 10:29 AM

Its a beautiful song, but Fiona Apple raped it and by looking at the roster of whos going to be on this, it probably will be raped again.

Some songs just shouldnt be used.

isabelle_guns · 02-02-2005, 12:31 PM

I saw that in the news section, that will be interesting to see

namkcuR · 02-02-2005, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bonosleftone
Its a beautiful song, but Fiona Apple raped it and by looking at the roster of whos going to be on this, it probably will be raped again.

Some songs just shouldnt be used.

I thought Fiona's cover was gorgeous...not as good as Lennon's original, mind you, but gorgeous nontheless.

I look forward to this. Out of all of those artists, Tim Mcgraw is the only one I wish weren't part of it.

nathan1977 · 02-02-2005, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by namkcuR

Out of all of those artists, Tim Mcgraw is the only one I wish weren't part of it.

Benefits like this are designed to have the broadest possible reach -- it's the only way to get hip-hoppers and C&W fans to buy the same song.

sue4u2 · 02-02-2005, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nathan1977

Benefits like this are designed to have the broadest possible reach -- it's the only way to get hip-hoppers and C&W fans to buy the same song.

Agreed.

What is the problem with any and all artist doing what they can? It will be a part of musical history. maybe
Regardless, I'll buy it "Just" for the contribution, if nothing else.

I mean really, if you don't want to support it, no one is twisting your arm. You know???

jick · 02-02-2005, 05:55 PM

This is a good career move by Bono and will give U2 good exposure. Hopefully this will help fuel U2's rebound from the current state of American chart disappointment.

Cheers,

J

Sleep Over Jack · 02-02-2005, 05:58 PM

Mr Gloria · 02-02-2005, 06:33 PM

American Chart dissappointed...???? it nearly sold 3 million albums there!!!

Across the universe is a fantastic song..and the fiona apple version is great too!

madonna's child · 02-02-2005, 09:39 PM

Oh, I hope it isn't awful. While I trust Bono, I'm worried about his other contemporaries. To destroy such a beautiful song would be a crime.

Dr_Macphisto · 02-02-2005, 10:43 PM

Are all those people going to sing? Buh... could get out of hand

shaun vox · 02-02-2005, 11:00 PM

all i know is that slash will play the fucking guitar !!!!!!!!!!!!!

typhoon · 02-02-2005, 11:11 PM

This is for charity, and that's great and all, but it's obvious that they're about to bum-fuck one of my favorite Beatles songs. Why couldn't they have chosen "With Arms Wide Open" or something instead? Probably would've sold to the TRL crowd better.

02-02-2005, 09:20 AM	#1
Halup Refugee Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,006 Local Time: 09:47 PM	Bono to perform in all star Tsunami aid song at Grammys This was just announced on Billboard.com: Grammy Performance To Benefit Tsunami Aid An all-star live performance of the Beatles song "Across the Universe" during the 47th annual Grammy Awards celebration will be immediately released to raise funds for tsunami relief efforts. U2 lead singer Bono, Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Velvet Revolver, Tim McGraw and Brian Wilson have been tapped to take part, with other artists expected to join. The track will be made available for download at Apple's iTunes Music Store for 99 cents, with all proceeds to aid victims of the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Video of the performance will be available on demand at CBS.com soon after the network's Feb. 13 broadcast of the awards. In other Grammy Awards news, newlyweds Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony will make their live performance debut during the telecast. The pair, who married in June, collaborated on a song appearing on Lopez's forthcoming Epic set, "Rebirth." Anthony, who is nominated for best Latin pop album ("Amar Sin Mentiras") and best salsa/merengue album ("Valio La Pena") Grammys, previously recorded "No Me Ames" with Lopez as a duet for her 1999 album "On the 6." As previously reported, the Grammy Awards ceremony will also feature a performance tribute to Ray Charles, a celebration of Southern rock and numbers by Kanye West, U2, McGraw, Alicia Keys and Green Day. Queen Latifah will host the affair, for which Hoobastank, Alison Krauss, Tyra Banks and Steven Tyler have been newly confirmed as presenters. -- Barry A. Jeckell, N.Y. __________________

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bonosleftone Refugee Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Philly Posts: 1,005 Local Time: 04:47 PM	Benefit songs are great for the charity, but too bad the songs usually blow ass. __________________

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doctorwho Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: My TARDIS - currently located in Valparaiso, IN Posts: 6,367 Local Time: 01:47 PM	I agree. Fortunately, this at least is a well known and well written Beatles' song. Hopefully it's done well. __________________ *I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.*

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typhoon New Yorker Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,021 Local Time: 02:47 PM	This is for charity, and that's great and all, but it's obvious that they're about to bum-fuck one of my favorite Beatles songs. Why couldn't they have chosen "With Arms Wide Open" or something instead? Probably would've sold to the TRL crowd better. __________________

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02-02-2005, 10:29 AM	#4
bonosleftone Refugee Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Philly Posts: 1,005 Local Time: 04:47 PM	Its a beautiful song, but Fiona Apple raped it and by looking at the roster of whos going to be on this, it probably will be raped again. Some songs just shouldnt be used.

02-02-2005, 12:31 PM	#5
isabelle_guns Refugee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,662 Local Time: 09:47 PM	I saw that in the news section, that will be interesting to see

02-02-2005, 05:55 PM	#9
jick Refugee Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,054 Local Time: 05:47 AM	This is a good career move by Bono and will give U2 good exposure. Hopefully this will help fuel U2's rebound from the current state of American chart disappointment. Cheers, J

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Sleep Over Jack Refugee Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,089 Local Time: 09:47 PM

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Mr Gloria The Fly Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Beuamaris Posts: 101 Local Time: 09:47 PM	American Chart dissappointed...???? it nearly sold 3 million albums there!!! Across the universe is a fantastic song..and the fiona apple version is great too!

02-02-2005, 09:39 PM	#12
madonna's child Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 5,567 Local Time: 05:47 PM	Oh, I hope it isn't awful. While I trust Bono, I'm worried about his other contemporaries. To destroy such a beautiful song would be a crime.

02-02-2005, 10:43 PM	#13
Dr_Macphisto War Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Urbana, OH Posts: 677 Local Time: 06:47 PM	Are all those people going to sing? Buh... could get out of hand

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shaun vox New Yorker Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: LA.cal ROCKnRoll city! Posts: 3,192 Local Time: 09:47 PM	all i know is that slash will play the fucking guitar !!!!!!!!!!!!!