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Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell

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Make a Difference Foundation: Stairway To Heaven/Highway To Hell
Compilation album by
Various artists
ReleasedNovember 1989
Recorded1989
GenreHeavy metal, hard rock
Length45:52
LabelMercury
ProducerBruce Fairbairn
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Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell was a 1989 compilation album featuring bands that performed at the Moscow Music Peace Festival. It was released by the Make a Difference Foundation. Each song is a cover of a famous solo artist or rock band who had suffered a drug- or alcohol-related death. The liner notes include an extensive dedication list of such artists. The album closes with a few collaborative efforts including a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Moby Dick" and a live medley of songs from Elvis Presley and Led Zeppelin.

The album title is a reference to the songs "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin and "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC. Although neither track appears on the album, both Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and AC/DC singer Bon Scott had alcohol-related deaths in 1980.

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