14 DAY TRIAL // As Japan recovers from the devastating earthquake and tsunami striking the country on March 11, Apple has announced that the world’s top recording artists are eager to do their bit by including their works in the “Songs for Japan” (US$9.99) benefit album.
According to the iTunes description, the 38-track album includes some of the biggest hits downloaded by people all around the world.
The album contains an exclusive remix of Lady GaGa’s “Born This Way,” original versions of Katy Perry’s “Firework,” Bruno Mars’ “Talking to the Moon,” Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love,” and many more, Apple said.
It’s definitely a mixed bag, but for those who also want to help Japan, 10 bucks is a bargain.
You can preview and buy the album here.
The complete list of tracks included in the album is available below.
01. John Lennon “Imagine” 02. U2 “Walk On” 03. Bob Dylan “Shelter From The Storm” 04. Red Hot Chili Peppers “Around The World” 05. Lady Gaga “Born This Way” 06. Beyonce “Irreplaceable” 07. Bruno Mars “Talking To The Moon” 08. Katy Perry “Firework” 09. Rihanna “Only Girl (In The World)” 10. Justin Timberlake “Like I Love You” 11. Madonna “Miles Away” 12. David Guetta “When Love Takes Over” 13. Eminem “Love The Way You Lie” 14. Bruce Springsteen “Human Touch” 15. Josh Groban “Awake” 16. Keith Urban “Better Life” 17. Black Eyed Peas “One Tribe” 18. Pink “Sober” 19. Cee Lo Green “It’s Ok” 20. Lady Antebellum “I Run To You” 21. Bon Jovi “What Do You Got?” 22. Foo Fighters “My Hero” 23. R.E.M. “Man On The Moon” 24. Nicki Minaj “Save Me” 25. Sade “By Your Side” 26. Michael Buble “Hold On” 27. Justin Bieber “Pray” 28. Adele “Make You Feel My Love” 29. Enya “If I Could Be Where You Are” 30. Elton John “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” 31. John Mayer “Waiting On The World To Change” 32. Queen “Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)” 33. Kings Of Leon “Use Somebody” 34. Sting “Fragile” 35. Leona Lewis “Better In Time” 36. Ne-Yo “One In A Million” 37. Shakira “Whenever, Wherever” 38. Norah Jones “Sunrise”
According to Apple, all proceeds from “Songs for Japan” will be directed to the Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS) to support its disaster relief efforts.
Raised funds will be used by the organization to support ongoing provision of immediate relief and for eventual recovery of the affected population.
Apple fans can also use iTunes to make a direct donation to the American Red Cross. Learn more here.