America: A Tribute to Heroes
by
Various Artists
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Release type:What's this?
live album
First released:
Dec 4 2001

Overview Edit

America: A Tribute to Heroes was a benefit concert organized by actor George Clooney and broadcast by the four major United States television networks in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon. Done in the style of a telethon, it featured a number of national and international entertainers performing to raise money for the victims and their families, particularly but not limited to the New York City firefighters and New York City police officers. It aired September 21, 2001, uninterrupted and commercial-free. It was released on December 4, 2001 on compact disc and DVD.

On a dark stage illuminated by hundreds of candles, twenty-one artists performed songs of mourning and hope, while various actors and other celebrities delivered short spoken messages. The musical performances took place at three studios in Los Angeles (CBS Television City), New York, and London, while the celebrity messages took place at Los Angeles. Some of the musicians including Neil Young and Eddie Vedder were heard working the phone banks taking pledges. The money raised amounted to about $30 million, and was given to the United Way's September 11 Telethon Fund.

In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine selected this concert, along with the later The Concert for New York City, as one of the 50 moments that changed rock and roll.

The show was also simulcast in Canada; Canadians such as Mike Myers (wearing a Rangers jersey rather than his customary Maple Leafs jersey) attended.

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This particular version Edit

Record label:
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Catalog number:
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Release dates:
  • Dec 4 2001 in United States

Genres

Alternative Rock, Classic Rock, Country, Country Rock, Folk-Rock. Vote on Genres

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5 stars A moment to keep
There may be more exciting concerts on CD, but few if any that carry the sheer weight and emotional impact of this history-making broadcast. The performances, with few exceptions, are direct and visceral, deeply emotional and quite unforgettable. The CD, shorn of the visual component that helped to making the telecast so memorably moving, fails to capture the full impact of the event but does prove that the music was indeed the as strong as it seemed on the night of the telecast. Highlights incl…
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3 stars A Wonderful Mix For A Wonderful Cause
Celebs pulling together in support of the funds needed in the aftermath of the events surrounding 09/11/01, A TRIBUTE TO HEROES aired politely and courteously on multiple networks.

The eclectic mix of performers of this CD mix of hits is terrific, as many musical 'genres' are covered. Notable standouts include The Dixie Chicks (with an original composition not available anywhere else), Faith Hill (with a very gospel sounding rendition of 'There Will Come A Day,' choir and all), and Sheryl Crow (…
Written by Edward Lee "Trekscribbler (NCC1205)"

Track listing Edit

  • CD

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    title:
    number name artist hh:mm:ss
    1
    My City of Ruin
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    2
    Love's in Need of Love Today
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    3
    Walk On
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    4
    There Will Come a Day
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    5
    I Won't Back Down
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    6
    Hero
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    7
    Imagine
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    8
    Someday We'll All Be Free
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    9
    Wish You Were Here (feat. John Rzeznik)
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    10
    New York State of Mind
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Credits Edit

  1. performer

    1. Willie Nelson ["America the Beautiful (Live)"]

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release dates: Dec 4 2001 in United States
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