Seems the trend of getting a bunch of bands together to do crazy covers for the benefit of a charity organization is really taking off. That latest example is Bridging the Distance, a collection curated by Arena Rock Recordings (and set to be released by that label on April 17) featuring Portland-based bands. Proceeds from the album's sales will go to p:ear, which the label describes as "a local education, art, and recreational program for homeless and transitional youth." Curious highlights include the Thermals doing Zep's "Tangerine," the Minus 5 handling Skynard's "That Smell," the Dandy Warhols' with the Cult's "She Sells Sanctuary," and Blitzen Trapper on Heart's "Crazy on You." Follow on after the jump for complete details on who is covering what... The Decemberists - Think about Me Originally recorded by Fleetwood Mac Pat MacDonald - The Harder They Come Originally recorded by Jimmy Cliff The Joggers - Long Distance Runaround Originally recorded by Yes The Snuggle Ups - Dancing in the Dark Originally recorded by Bruce Springsteen The Thermals - Tangerine Originally recorded by Led Zepplin Christopher Walla - Shattered Dreams Originally recorded by Johnny Hates Jazz Viva Voce - Eye in the Sky Originally recorded by The Alan Parsons Project The Minus 5 - That Smell Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd Talkdemonic - Sombre Reptiles Originally recorded by Eno The Minders - Don't Bring Me Down Originally recorded by Electric Light Orchestra The Kingdom - Sister Christian Originally recorded by Night Ranger Lackthereof - What a Fool Believes Originally recorded by The Doobie Brothers Whip - White Wedding Originally recorded by Billy Idol Wet Confetti - Invincible Originally recorded by Pat Benatar The Dandy Warhols - She Sells Sanctuary Originally recorded by The Cult Point Juncture, WA - Pearl of the Quarter Originally recorded by Steely Dan Blitzen Trapper - Crazy on You Originally recorded by Heart Crosstide - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding? Originally recorded by Elvis Costello Britt Daniel - Bring It on Home to Me Originally recorded by Sam Cooke
I bet Britt Daniel's Sam Cooke cover is gonna be great.
China
Not sure if Britt Daniel's Sam Cooke cover will be great, but I'm real curious to hear it.
Dave Park
I'm curious as to why he's even on this. Does he live in Portland and not Austin anymore?
John Zeiss