September 22, 2007

UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA AND SIRIUS CANADA RELEASE BORROWED TUNES II, A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO CANADIAN LEGEND NEIL YOUNG, ON OCTOBER 16, 2007

ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO TWO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED BY YOUNG; THE BRIDGE SCHOOL AND SAFEHAVEN

Featured artists include Finger Eleven, City And Colour, Barenaked Ladies, Tom Cochrane, Chantal Kreviazuk, George Canyon, 54-40, Matt Mays, and more

Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company (UMC), in conjunction with SIRIUS Canada Inc. is thrilled to announce the release of Borrowed Tunes II, a tribute to Canadian legend Neil Young, on October 16. Borrowed Tunes II, a double CD, features a collection of well-known Canadian artists, as well as new and emerging musicians, who each contribute their own version of a Neil Young classic. Featured artists include Barenaked Ladies, City And Colour, 54-40, Matt Mays, Cuff the Duke, Finger Eleven, Dala, Ron Sexsmith, Liam Titcomb, Tom Cochrane, Never Ending White Lights, Chantal Kreviazuk, Alana Levandovski, George Canyon, and more.

The album was commissioned by SIRIUS Canada as part of its commitment to emerging artists and support for Canadian Content Development. Borrowed Tunes II, is a follow up to the 1994 compilation Borrowed Tunes, and it was executive-produced by Mike Roth.

"Borrowed Tunes II gives Canadian artists a unique opportunity to pay tribute to a true Canadian legend and icon," said Andreanne Sasseville, Director of Canadian Talent and Industry Relations, SIRIUS Canada Inc. "Neil Young's music has been such a profound influence on so many Canadian musicians and SIRIUS Canada is proud to be able to honour him in this way."

All proceeds from album sales will benefit two non-profit organizations selected by Neil Young; The Bridge School and Toronto-based Safehaven.

Borrowed Tunes II track listing:

DISC 1 – OUT OF THE BLUE
1. Borrowed Tune…..54-40
2. Mr. Soul…….Jets Overhead
3. Ohio……Dala
4.Wondering …….Barenaked Ladies
5. Cowgirl in the Sand……City and Colour
6. Sugar Mountain….Pat Robitaille & Harpoondodger
7. Don't Cry No Tears…..Great Lake Swimmers
8. After the Goldrush……..Danny Michel
9. Walk on ...... Finger Eleven
10. Alabama……Andre
11. Old Man….Tom Cochrane
12. Expecting to Fly….Tom Wilson
13. A man Needs a maid…..Chantal Kreviazuk
14. Don't be Denied…..Alana Levandoski
15. Philadelphia…….Ron Sexsmith
16. A Dream That Can Last…..Dave Gunning
17. Cinnamon Girl…..Melissa McClelland
18. Bandit………Liam Titcomb
19. Helpless ……..Kyle Riabko

DISC 2 – INTO THE BLACK
1. Change Your Mind….Neverending White Lights
2. Don't Let it Bring you Down….Raine Maida
3. Harvest……Jeremy Fisher
4. Come on Baby Let's Go Downtown….The Trews
5. The Needle and the Damage Done….Jorane
6. Keep on Rockin' in the Free World…Grimskunk
7. Sample and Hold……Matt Mays
8. Sleeps with Angels...Astrid Young
9. A Man Needs a Maid…Attack in Black
10. Unknown Legend…..Blackie and the Rodeo Kings
11. Pocahontas…….Adrienne Pierce
12. When God Made Me…..Joel Kroeker
13. Thrasher….St. Alvia Cartel
14. Bad Fog of Lonliness……Justin Nozuka
15. Words……Cuff the Duke
16. Natural Beauty…..Tara MacClean
17. Harvest Moon……George Canyon
18. Long May You Run…..Chris Seldon