Music
U2 to perform tribute to Irish folk singer
Published Friday, Feb 22 2008, 15:04 GMT | By Simon Reynolds
Rex Features
'The Ballad of Ronnie Drew' is a tribute to the legendary Irish singer who is currently suffering from cancer.
U2 frontman Bono said: "When you're fighting cancer your mood is critical. We want Ronnie to know how much he is respected and loved."
The track is available as a digital download and will be released as a physical CD single next week. All proceeds are going to the Irish Cancer Society.
Famous Irish artists including Shane McGowan, Bob Geldof, Ronan Keating and Once star Glen Hansard have also contributed to the track.
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