U2は、新型コロナウイルス救済チャリティー・オークションに「I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For」のボノ(Bono)の手書きの歌詞を出品。76,000ポンド(約1000万円)で落札されています。この曲はアルバム『The Joshua Tree』に収録。
このオークションはIsland Recordsが主催したもので、<One Love COVID-19 Relief Auction>というタイトルで5月21日に行われています。U2以外にも、さまざまなアーティストたちが提供した貴重なアイテムなどが競売にかけられ、179,755ポンド(約2350万円)を集めています。これはNHS Charities TogetherとFeeding Americaに寄付されます。
以下は「I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For」のミュージックビデオ
<One Love COVID-19 Relief Auction>
Full list of donations A-Z below:
Abbey Road: A private VIP tour for 4 at the legendary Abbey Road Studios followed by breakfast
Adrian Boot: 3 framed original prints (Bob Marley, Grace Jones, U2) from Island Records’ famous in-house photographer
Amy Winehouse: A Pair of Amy Winehouse’s stilettos worn by Amy & all Amy’s album releases on vinyl
Annie Lennox: Beautifully handwritten lyrics to ‘Sweet Dreams’, written and signed by Annie
Ashton Attzs: Rising artist will paint a portrait for the winner
Ben Howard: The guitar Ben wrote 'Keep Your Head Up’ on & played onstage at Glastonbury
Bishop Briggs: Signed lyrics & booklet
Bob Marley (Estate): Rare Mr Brainwash / Bob Marley print signed by Ziggy Marley
Bombay Bicycle Club: Jack Steadman signed baby Taylor 3/4 size acoustic guitar that Jack used extensively for the ‘Flaws’ album
Bon Jovi: ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’ & ‘Wanted Dead Or Alive’ handwritten & signed lyrics
Bravado: Various one of a kind merch items made in collaboration with Island Records, Converse, customised by Kate Moross, Converse, customised by Mister Cee, customised Dr Marten’s and a One Love Carhartt Chore Jacket
Brian Eno: One-of-a-kind composition designed by Brian Eno for Nokia in 2003 but never used.
Catfish and the Bottlemen: Bondy’s Jacket worn in ‘Soundcheck’ music video
Chris Blackwell: 3 Night stay for 2 guests in Studio Cottage (Gong) at exclusive Strawberry Hill Hotel, Jamaica
Conan Gray: Virtual meet & greet with Conan Gray
Dermot Kennedy: Private 20-minute zoom concert, chat & signed lyrics
Disclosure: VIP tickets to a UK show
Dizzee Rascal: ‘Tongue n’ Cheek’ / Red Monkey Jeans worn by Dizzee on Top of the Pops
Donae’O: The top he wore in his classic video for ‘Party Hard’
Easy Life: Custom suit worn by Murray in the ‘Nice Guys’ video
Ella Eyre: Outfit worn by Ella in ‘Mama’ video, made by Rife & Stride
Emotional Oranges: The Emotional Kit (Shirt, Beanie, Hat & Signed Vinyl Vol 1 & Vol 2)
Giggs: MOBO Award for Best Hip Hop
Grace Jones: 2 tickets to see Grace headline Meltdown Festival, 2021
Gregory Porter: 2 VIP tickets & meet & greet at Royal Albert Hall show in 2021
Hailee Steinfeld: Virtual meet & greet
Hozier: Signed jacket from 'Someone New’ video & signed lyrics
Jack Garratt: ‘Love, Death & Dancing’ private listening party with Jack Garratt
Jack Gilinsky: Signed Guitar
Jamie Cullum: Private virtual concert from his home studio
Jeremy Zucker: Microphone used by artist
Jessie Buckley: White cowboy boots, & white leather jacket with tassels, worn by Jessie in the BAFTA nominated film ‘Wild Rose’
Jessie J: 4 VIP tickets to gig of choice (within country winner is based), backstage tour of venue, meet & greet with pictures & signings
Jessie Reyez: Signed lithograph print
JP Cooper: JP Cooper x Tom Smarte newsboy cap & a Ukulele, both signed
Keane: Interview Tim Rice-Oxley, plus 2 signed original Dave Lupton drawings from the ‘Bedshaped’ music video
Laura Pannack: Photoshoot with award-winning photographer, Laura Pannack
Ludovico Einaudi: An incredible, personal donation from Ludovico Einaudi, a signed film photograph by the composer titled 'Low Mist' taken in 2018 Samedan, Switzerland
M Huncho: M Hunchos Canada Goose Jacket worn in his Chicken Shop Dates interview
Mary Wilson of The Supremes: 2 VIP tickets, plus meet & greet to her show in Las Vegas
Max Richter: Hand-written score by Max Richter
Mumford & Sons: Signed Gentlemen of the Road Banjo made by Deering Banjos & a one-on-one virtual banjo lesson with Winston Marshall
Nick Drake (Estate): 2 wonderful care packages. Complete Nick Drake & mother Molly Drake releases, plus rare oddities, including a photograph, signed copies of two official books & hand-written personal cards from Nick’s sister Gabrielle
Oh Wonder: Cook-along breakfast & virtual performance with Oh Wonder
OneRepublic: Signed bass guitar from ‘Love Runs Out’ video
Osea Island: Luxury stay on a private island
Portishead: Once in a lifetime Portishead Dummy-era care package. Geoff Barrow’s ‘Dummy’-era Technics deck and scratch vinyl, Beth Gibbon’s handwritten & signed lyric of winner’s choice and a mic she used during live performances in the 90's, & Adrian Utley’s first gold disc for ‘Dummy’, an online guitar/synth lesson & signed 'To Kill A Dead Man’ poster
Potato Head: Stay at the Potato Head Beach Club & Wellness Resort in Bali
Robyn: Signed vinyl test pressing of Robyn's 4th album, 'Robyn' celebrating its 15th Anniversary. The seminal album includes 'With Every Heart Beat', 'Be Mine' and 'Konichiwa Bitches!'
Sam Smith: VIP tickets to see Sam Smith live in the UK
Sean Paul: Get styled by Sean Paul – a jacket & pair of shoes from his own wardrobe
Shawn Mendes: Signed guitar
Sigrid: Sigrid’s signed Converse from her 2019 Glastonbury appearance
Skip Marley: Handwritten lyrics for ‘Slow Down’
The Specials: The Specials Day certificate from the Mayor of Los Angeles & signed art prints by Terry Hall & Horace Panter
Sports Team: Sports Team signed original ‘Deep Down Happy’ album cover art
The Streets: Signed merchandise bundle
Tori Amos: Tori Amos front-row live show tickets & meet & greet
Tricky: Tricky Photograph by Nadav Kander signed by both artists
U2: Handwritten lyrics for ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’ by Bono & signed ‘The Joshua Tree’ 30th anniversary vinyl boxset