War Child: Hope/ Various - Hope-War Child

War Child - Hope is a benefit album to aid the children of Iraq. The album features exclusive tracks recorded specifically for this collection. Of note is Yusaf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) who has re-recorded 'Peace Train' with African musicians. Incidentally it is the first English language track he has recorded since converting to Islam. The confirmed tracklisting is, Paul McCartney 'Calico Skies' (New Version,) David Bowie 'Loving the Alien', George Michael 'The Grave', New Order 'Vietnam', Beverly Knight 'Love's in Need of Love Today', Ronan Keating 'In the Ghetto', Travis 'The Beautiful Occupation', Spiritualized 'Hold On' (Warchild Mix), Lee Ryan 'Stand Up As People', Moby 'Nearer', Basement Jaxx with Yellow man 'Love Is the Answer', Charlatans 'We Got to Have Peace', Beth Orton 'Ooh Child', Billy Bragg 'The Wolf Covers It's Tracks', Ms. Dynamite with George Michael 'Faith', Tom McRae 'Border Song', & Avril Lavigne 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door', along with the aforementioned Yusef track. Warner.