War Child Heroes
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War Child Heroes brings together a stellar lineup of contemporary artists interpreting classics and reimagined versions of iconic tracks, all in support of the War Child charity. Released in 2009 on Parlophone, this compilation captures something vital about how rock and alternative music of various eras—from Dylan's provocative imagery to Bowie's theatrical reinvention, the Clash's urgent social consciousness, and U2's atmospheric reach—continue to resonate across generations. The tracklist moves between originals and reworked versions, creating a dialogue between the source material and fresh interpretations. What emerges is less a straightforward tribute and more a testament to how these songs endure precisely because they speak to something timeless: rebellion, empathy, survival, identity. The vinyl format lets you sit with these readings, moving through the grooves as artists from different corners of rock and indie traditions make these pieces their own, all toward a meaningful purpose.
Item Details+
| Genre | Rock, Pop |
| Style | Pop Rock, Punk, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | All records in EX condition except the single-sided one, that has a little grey discoloration on the blank side, so it doesn´t affect play. The sticker on the box peels of a little. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Parlophone |
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | 7" |
Tracklist+
A. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
AA. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
B. Do The Strand
BB. Do The Strand
C. Straight To Hell
CC. Straight To Hell (Album Version)
D. Live And Let Die
DD. Live And Let Die
E. Running To Stand Still
EE. Running To Stand Still
F. Heroes
FF. Heroes
G. Transmission
GG. Transmission (Album Version)
H. Victoria
HH. Victoria
I. Wonderful / Song For Children
II-1. Wonderful
II-2. Song For Children
J. Search And Destroy
JJ. Search And Destroy
K. Atlantic City
KK. Atlantic City
L. You Belong To Me
LL. You Belong To Me
M. Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
MM. Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
N. Call Me
NN. Call Me
O. Superstition
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