This just in from XPN favorite Brandi Carlile: the iconic singer-songwriter recorded a breathtaking rendition of Neil Young’s “Philadelphia” for Heart Of Gold, a new collection of contemporary artists performing the rock legend’s music, benefiting his Bridge School nonprofit. You can take a first listen to her cover below.
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Brandi Carlile loves “Philadelphia”: Hear her sing the Neil Young classic for a new Bridge School benefit
The XPN favorite covers Young’s aching piano ballad for a new compilation to benefit his Bridge School nonprofit.
Brandi Carlile "Philadelphia"
The Oscar-nominated “Philadelphia” was Young’s contribution to the 1993 Jonathan Demme film of the same name; it’s an aching, expressive piano ballad punctuated by a high-register delivery that Carlile absolutely nails in her version. The simplicity, the poignancy, the tenderness rings ever true, and though the song can be a tragic heartstring-puller in some ways, it also is a reflection of the power of love.
Carlile appears on Heart Of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young Vol. 1 alongside Fiona Apple, Mumford & Sons, Eddie Vedder, Courtney Barnett, Stephen Marley, The Lumineers and much more. The album arrives to streaming this Friday, April 25th, and vinyl can be pre-ordered here via Cinema Music Group and Killphonic Records. The record benefits The Bridge School, Young’s Hillsborough, California nonprofit that supports individuals with severe speech and physical impairments. More information on Bridge School can be found here.