U2 releases acoustic version of protest song

  • 11 years ago
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STORY: U2 has released an acoustic version of one of their classic hits in support of The ONE Campaign - an advocacy organization working against extreme poverty and preventable disease.

U2 released a new acoustic version of their song, "Sunday Bloody Sunday," the opening track from their 1983 album "War." The release is part of ONE's 'agit8' - a global music campaign featuring more than 50 artists rerecording classic protest songs. Others that have taken part include Green Day, Kid Rock, and Mumford and Sons.