Borrowed Tunes II: A Tribute to Neil Young
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Borrowed Tunes II is a tribute album
to Neil Young
, released October 16, 2007. The album features a variety of Canadian
musicians covering songs written by Neil Young. All proceeds from album sales will benefit two not-for-profit organizations selected by Neil Young: The Bridge School and Toronto
-based Safehaven.
Tribute album
A tribute album is a recorded collection of cover versions of songs or instrumental compositions. Its concept may be either various artists making a tribute to a single artist, a single artist making a tribute to various artists, or a single artist making a tribute to another single artist.There...
to Neil Young
Neil Young
Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation...
, released October 16, 2007. The album features a variety of Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
musicians covering songs written by Neil Young. All proceeds from album sales will benefit two not-for-profit organizations selected by Neil Young: The Bridge School and Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
-based Safehaven.
Disc 1
- 54-4054-4054•40 is a Canadian alternative rock group from Tsawwassen, British Columbia.The band takes their name from the slogan "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight!", coined to express the expansionist agenda of James K...
, "Borrowed Tune" - Jets OverheadJets OverheadJets Overhead are a Canadian alternative rock band formed in 2003 and based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.-Formation and debut:Singer Adam Kittredge conceived of the name Jets Overhead while observing air traffic patterns in London, England...
, "Mr. Soul" - DalaDala (band)Dala is a Canadian acoustic-folk two-piece musical group, made up by Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther, both of Scarborough, Ontario.-Early history :...
, "Ohio (Medley)" - Barenaked LadiesBarenaked LadiesBarenaked Ladies is a Canadian alternative rock band. The band is currently composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart. Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario, then a suburban municipality outside the City of Toronto...
, "Wonderin'" - City and ColourCity and ColourCity and Colour is the recording alias for Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green, who was also the guitarist and vocalist of the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire. He plays melodic acoustic and folk music and is often accompanied by a rotating number of Canadian indie rock...
, "Cowgirl In the Sand" - Harpoondodger & Pat RobitaillePat Robitaille-Early life:Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the 24 year old was raised on the musical energy that still thrives in bordering Motown Detroit, Michigan's music scene....
, "Sugar Mountain" - Great Lake SwimmersGreat Lake SwimmersGreat Lake Swimmers is a Canadian band built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. Originally from Wainfleet, Ontario, the band is currently based in Toronto....
, "Don't Cry No Tears" - Danny MichelDanny MichelDanny Michel is a singer-songwriter from Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.- Biography :Danny Michel was born in 1970 next to the "Smiles n' Chuckles" chocolate factory in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada...
, "After the Goldrush" - Finger ElevenFinger ElevenFinger Eleven is a Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 1989. They have currently released five studio albums, with their album The Greyest of Blue Skies bringing them into the mainstream...
, "Walk On" - AndreAndreThe name Andre or André may be one of these people. The given name is a French and Portuguese form of Andrew.-First name: * André A Saint Lucian entertainer* Andre The Giant, a pro wrestler* Andre Agassi, an American tennis professional...
, "Alabama" - Tom CochraneTom CochraneTom Cochrane, OC Canadian musician and humanitarian, best known for his hit songs "Life Is a Highway", "Lunatic Fringe", "Human Race" and "I Wish You Well". Cochrane fronted the Canadian rock band Red Rider and has won seven Juno Awards...
, "Old Man" - Tom WilsonTom Wilson (musician)Tom Wilson is a Canadian rock musician from Hamilton, Ontario.A veteran of the Canadian music scene, Wilson has been a writer and performer for many years. Wilson's eclectic musical style has ranged from the psychobilly sound of the Florida Razors, to the western/roots style of Blackie and the...
, "Expecting to Fly" - Chantal KreviazukChantal KreviazukChantal Jennifer Kreviazuk is a Canadian singer-songwriter of the adult contemporary music genre. She is also a classically trained pianist, and can play the guitar.-Albums:...
, "A Man Needs a Maid" - Alana LevandoskiAlana LevandoskiAlana Levandoski is a folk music singer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She was raised in the small town of Kelwood, Manitoba. In 2005 she released the critically acclaimed album Unsettled Down on Universal Music Group. She has performed on CBC and BBC radio.-External links:*...
, "Don't Be Denied" - Ron SexsmithRon SexsmithRonald Eldon "Ron" Sexsmith is a Canadian singer-songwriter from St. Catharines, Ontario, currently based in Toronto. He started his own band when he was fourteen years old, and released the first recordings of his own material seven years later, in 1985...
, "Philadelphia" - Dave Gunning, "A Dream That Can Last"
- Melissa McClellandMelissa McClellandMelissa McClelland is an American-born Canadian singer-songwriter who lived in Hamilton, Ontario, in her youth and now bases her career from Toronto. McClelland's music is influenced by blues and americana. A writer on CMJ's staff blog wrote that McClelland has "a persona reminiscent of a female...
, "Cinnamon Girl" - Liam TitcombLiam TitcombLiam Titcomb is a Canadian musician and actor. He released his self-titled album in 2005. He played the character Will in Strange Days at Blake Holsey High, and currently stars as Jones in the CBC Television drama Wild Roses.- Biography :Raised in Toronto and Hamilton, Liam was surrounded by music...
, "Bandit" - Kyle RiabkoKyle RiabkoKyle Riabko is a Canadian pop singer, guitarist, and actor who was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He resides in New York City....
, "Helpless"
Disc 2
- Neverending White LightsNeverending White LightsNeverending White Lights is a Canadian music collaboration project fronted by Daniel Victor from Windsor, Ontario, and featuring several artists mainly from Canada and the United States. Daniel Victor performs all musical instruments, with most of his songs featuring guest singers...
, "Change Your Mind" - Raine MaidaRaine MaidaRaine Maida , is a Canadian musician best known as being the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band Our Lady Peace. He has come to be known for his unique countertenor nasal falsetto singing voice, as well as his cryptic and poetry-influenced song lyrics...
, "Don't Let It Bring You Down" - Jeremy FisherJeremy FisherJeremy Fisher is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Fisher is based in Montreal, Quebec and was previously based on Vancouver Island, B.C. and in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A....
, "Harvest - The TrewsThe TrewsThe Trews are a Canadian rock band from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, consisting of vocalist Colin MacDonald, guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, and drummer Sean Dalton...
, "Come On Baby Let's Go Downtown" - JoraneJoraneJorane is a French-Canadian singer/cellist, who is notable for her alternative music style on a typically classical instrument as well as her ability to sing while playing cello at the same time....
, "Needle and the Damage Done" - Grimskunk, "Rockin' In the Free World"
- Matt MaysMatt MaysMatt Mays is a Canadian singer-songwriter and was the lead singer of Matt Mays & El Torpedo, a rock music group based in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia and New York City. Previously, Mays was a member of a Canadian indie band The Guthries...
, "Sample and Hold" - Astrid YoungAstrid YoungAstrid Young is a Canadian singer/songwriter. She is the daughter of Scott Young and Astrid Mead. After her half-brother and fellow musician Neil Young bought Astrid her first amp in the 1970s, she began to explore her own musical talents...
, "Sleeps With Angels" - Attack in BlackAttack in BlackAttack in Black was a Canadian indie rock band from Welland, Ontario. They first signed to Skate Ahead Records for their self-titled album debut in 2005. In spring 2006, they signed with Dine Alone Records...
, "A Man Needs a Maid" - Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, "Unknown Legend"
- Adrienne PierceAdrienne PierceAdrienne Pierce is a Canadian singer from Vancouver. She has two albums, an iTunes EP, and a Christmas EP called Making Angels. Her song "Fools Gold" was featured in Grey's Anatomy, and her song "Lost and Found" was featured exclusively in Veronica Mars and was released on the original soundtrack...
, "Pocahontas" - Joel KroekerJoel KroekerJoel Kroeker is Winnipeg-born, Vancouver-based Canadian singer/songwriter of Mennonite heritage. He is signed to the True North Records music label....
, "When God Made Me" - The Saint Alvia Cartel, "Thrasher"
- Justin NozukaJustin NozukaJustin Tokimitsu Nozuka is a American-Canadian singer-songwriter. His debut album Holly has been released in Europe, Canada, Japan and the United States...
, "Bad Fog of Loneliness" - Cuff the DukeCuff the DukeCuff the Duke is a Canadian band from Oshawa, Ontario. They play a blend of traditional country and folk music with indie rock influences, and can be categorized as an alt-country group.-History:...
, "Words (Between the Lines of Age)" - Tara MacLeanTara MacLeanTara MacLean is a Canadian singer and songwriter...
, "Natural Beauty" - George CanyonGeorge CanyonGeorge Canyon is a Canadian country music singer. He was runner up Nashville Star 2 in 2004. He grew up in Fox Brook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and later lived in Hopewell, Nova Scotia before he moved west. He currently lives in High River, Alberta...
, "Harvest Moon" - Chris Seldon, "Long May You Run"