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THE Daily Mirror is joining the charity War Child to produce an album of peace songs to raise funds for children in Iraq.
The record, called Hope, will feature stars including David Bowie, George Michael and New Order.
Many have written songs specially for it. Others will cover classic peace songs.
Yusuf Islam - formerly singer-songwriter Cat Stevens - has recorded his first song in English in 30 years.
Major record label WEA will produce and distribute the album, which will be in the shops next month, without taking a profit.
The record, called Hope, will feature stars including David Bowie, George Michael and New Order.
Many have written songs specially for it. Others will cover classic peace songs.
Yusuf Islam - formerly singer-songwriter Cat Stevens - has recorded his first song in English in 30 years.
Major record label WEA will produce and distribute the album, which will be in the shops next month, without taking a profit.
THE Daily Mirror is joining the charity War Child to produce an album of peace songs to raise funds for children in Iraq.
The record, called Hope, will feature stars including David Bowie, George Michael and New Order.
Many have written songs specially for it. Others will cover classic peace songs.
Yusuf Islam - formerly singer-songwriter Cat Stevens - has recorded his first song in English in 30 years.
Major record label WEA will produce and distribute the album, which will be in the shops next month, without taking a profit.
War Child will start to spend the money it raises after the first week of sales.
The charity's James Topham said last night: "The children in Iraq are already deeply traumatised after 12 years of sanctions and the impending conflict will be truly devastating.
"With a recent survey showing that 40 per cent of children in Iraq are unable to see the point in living, restoring hope to their lives will be one of the important things we can do."
"War Child have staff on the ground preparing for the inevitable humanitarian disaster and have already put in place plans for helping children rebuild their lives after the war.
"The money from this record will allow us to begin that work immediately."
Aid agencies fear more than 10million Iraqis may starve if war goes ahead with more than 60 per cent of the population facing hunger.
Experts predict at least 500,000 Iraqis will be affected as a direct result of war, with up to 80,000 deaths.
Charities estimate there will be two million refugees with one million Iraqis displaced inside the country.
Speaking from the Iraqi border, War Child chief executive Norman Sheehan said he feared the worst.
"I hope I am very wrong but the more time I spend here, the more I fear we are going to witness an appalling level of suffering.
"After the 12 years of stress and trauma that the Iraqi children have gone through, you could put 1,000 War Childs into Iraq and still not meet all the needs.
"Once we are allowed into the country we need to start work as soon as possible.
"This album will help us work quickly to do what we can to help the children of Iraq."
The album follows the success of a similar one, called Help!, released by War Child in 1995 to raise money for children in Bosnia.
It went straight into the charts at No1 after only one day's sales, becoming the fastest recorded studio album as well as the fastest No1 - and raising nearly £2million for humanitarian agencies in the area.
Mr Topham said: "The response from musicians has been fantastic for this new record.
"Once again we are delighted to be working closely with the Daily Mirror on such an important project."
The record, called Hope, will feature stars including David Bowie, George Michael and New Order.
Many have written songs specially for it. Others will cover classic peace songs.
Yusuf Islam - formerly singer-songwriter Cat Stevens - has recorded his first song in English in 30 years.
Major record label WEA will produce and distribute the album, which will be in the shops next month, without taking a profit.
War Child will start to spend the money it raises after the first week of sales.
The charity's James Topham said last night: "The children in Iraq are already deeply traumatised after 12 years of sanctions and the impending conflict will be truly devastating.
"With a recent survey showing that 40 per cent of children in Iraq are unable to see the point in living, restoring hope to their lives will be one of the important things we can do."
"War Child have staff on the ground preparing for the inevitable humanitarian disaster and have already put in place plans for helping children rebuild their lives after the war.
"The money from this record will allow us to begin that work immediately."
Aid agencies fear more than 10million Iraqis may starve if war goes ahead with more than 60 per cent of the population facing hunger.
Experts predict at least 500,000 Iraqis will be affected as a direct result of war, with up to 80,000 deaths.
Charities estimate there will be two million refugees with one million Iraqis displaced inside the country.
Speaking from the Iraqi border, War Child chief executive Norman Sheehan said he feared the worst.
"I hope I am very wrong but the more time I spend here, the more I fear we are going to witness an appalling level of suffering.
"After the 12 years of stress and trauma that the Iraqi children have gone through, you could put 1,000 War Childs into Iraq and still not meet all the needs.
"Once we are allowed into the country we need to start work as soon as possible.
"This album will help us work quickly to do what we can to help the children of Iraq."
The album follows the success of a similar one, called Help!, released by War Child in 1995 to raise money for children in Bosnia.
It went straight into the charts at No1 after only one day's sales, becoming the fastest recorded studio album as well as the fastest No1 - and raising nearly £2million for humanitarian agencies in the area.
Mr Topham said: "The response from musicians has been fantastic for this new record.
"Once again we are delighted to be working closely with the Daily Mirror on such an important project."
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