Bridging the Distance: Portland, OR is a city of bridges that span both the Willamette & Columbia Rivers. The Portland musicians on this compilation span time & place in bringing us updated takes on classic songs. Likewise, local non-profit, p:ear, connects with some of the city's transitional youth and helps them bridge difficult obstacles in their lives through a program of education, art & recreation. Proceeds from this compilation will benefit p:ear in their efforts.
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The Decemberists - Think about Me
Originally recorded by Fleetwood Mac
(Christine McVie)

Pat MacDonald - The Harder They Come
Originally recorded by Jimmy Cliff
(Jimmy Cliff)

The Joggers - Long Distance Runaround
Originally recorded by Yes
(Jon Anderson)

The Snuggle Ups - Dancing in the Dark
Originally recorded by Bruce Springsteen
(Bruce Springsteen)

The Thermals - Tangerine
Originally recorded by Led Zeppelin
(Jimmy Page)

Christopher Walla - Shattered Dreams
Originally recorded by Johnny Hates Jazz
(Clark Datchler)

Viva Voce - Eye in the Sky
Originally recorded by The Alan Parsons Project
(Alan Parsons/Eric Woolfson)

The Minus 5 - That Smell
Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd
(Allen Collins/Ronnie Van Zant)

Talkdemonic - Sombre Reptiles
Originally recorded by Eno
(Eno)

The Minders - Don't Bring Me Down
Originally recorded by Electric Light Orchestra
(Jeff Lynne)

The Kingdom - Sister Christian
Originally recorded by Night Ranger
(Kelly Keagy)

Lackthereof - What a Fool Believes
Originally recorded by The Doobie Brothers
(Lester Abrams/Rev. Patrick Henderson/
Kenny Loggins/Michael McDonald)

Whip - White Wedding
Originally recorded by Billy Idol
(Billy Idol)

Wet Confetti - Invincible
Originally recorded by Pat Benatar
(Simon Climie/Holly Knight)

The Dandy Warhols - She Sells Sanctuary
Originally recorded by The Cult
(Ian Astbury/Billy Duffy)

Point Juncture, WA - Pearl of the Quarter
Originally recorded by Steely Dan
(Walter Becker/Donald Fagan)

Blitzen Trapper - Crazy on You
Originally recorded by Heart
(Ann Wilson/Nancy Wilson)

Crosstide - (What's So Funny 'Bout)
Peace, Love and Understanding?
Originally recorded by Elvis Costello
(Nick Lowe)

Britt Daniel - Bring It on Home to Me
Originally recorded by Sam Cooke
(Sam Cooke)