Download Sarah McLeod for Charity

You might remember me talking recently about Sarah McLeod’s awesome cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark.” If you haven’t downloaded it yet, or you’re just feeling particularly altruistic, there’s no better time to do so.

Until Christmas Day Sarah will donate the proceeds of each download to Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off the Streets charity. This group does such important work, giving meals, beds, and education to young people that need it most. Ministry of Sound and VDG will also match Sarah’s donations, so your $1.69 will make a much bigger difference.

I know it’s Christmas and money’s tight, but most of us wouldn’t miss $1.69. And you’ll get an amazing tune in the bargain. Click here to download the song from iTunes and make sure disadvantaged kids get a better Christmas.

Sarah McLeod Does “Dancing in the Dark”

Sarah McLeod has put her unmistakable stamp on a Bruce Springsteen classic with her new single “Dancing in the Dark.” The track comes from her forthcoming album Madness, which is part one of an ambitious trilogy.

I’m still not sure how I feel about Australia’s rock girl experimenting with so many dance and electro sounds of late, so I was thrilled to see this song takes things back to basics. It’s a very different treatment to be sure, but there’s also a lovely organic quality to it that I’m really warming to.

Given the nostalgia attached to the original I’m expecting this cover to polarise audiences. What do you think of it?