Hear Savages, My Morning Jacket, and more cover Eagles Of Death Metal

18 December 2015, 14:59 | Written by Laurence Day

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Savages, My Morning Jacket, and many more have contributed covers of Eagles Of Death Metal's "I Love You All The Time" to a new campaign.

The Play It Foward campaign seeks to help the victims of the 13 November Paris attacks. Eagles Of Death Metal were performing at La Bataclan, where 89 people were killed during a hostage situation.

This compilation features versions of "I Love You All The Time" by Florence and The Machine (ft. The Maccabees), Ed Harcourt, Imagine Dragons, Jimmy Eat World, Alain Johannes, Kings of Leon, Mini Mansions, My Morning Jacket, The New Pacific, r00ms, Savages, Sinner Sinners, and Deen Ween Group.

The original track features on the band's recent record Zipper Down.

Speaking about the campaign, Homme says: “I made a plea to artists and business people alike to come together to use our solidarity as proof that we are stronger together, and that we can make a difference. We are proud to be a little part of such a big group of talent and good will. We can’t thank these artists enough for their donations of talent, love, time, and compassion. Now, the Play It Forward Campaign is in the hands of the fans to help us make a difference, and to help those affected by this tragedy. Please listen, purchase, play, and enjoy – and know that every time you do, you’re doing the sweet stuff that makes that difference.”

Pearl Jam and drummer Matt Cameron are contributing two tracks to the Play It Forward campaign (Pearl Jam’s live version of “I Want You So Hard” and Cameron's cover of “I Love You All The Time”. Both tracks are being released today at 9am PT.

The compilation is raising money for The Sweet Stuff Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded in 2013 by Eagles Of Death Metal's Josh Homme. The Foundation provides assistance to musicians and their families in times of need, and musical education for young people.

All the artists involved, as well as services like Amazon, Apple, Spotify, and TuneCore Distribution, are donating their proceeds to the cause.

If you want to donate to the campaign, head to playitforwardeodm.com. Donations, with cooperation from Fondation de France and FENVAC, will "aid the surviving family members of those killed... as well as the family of slain EODM crew member Nick Alexander."

For more information on The Sweet Stuff Foundation, head to their website.

The first wave of covers are available now on iTunes, Amazon Prime, and Spotify. More renditions of "I Love You All The Time" are in the works.

Savages

Florence and The Machine ft. The Maccabees

My Morning Jacket

Play It Forward compilation