Jeff Tweedy and Lucero do Songs for Slim 7 Inch

Jeff Tweedy and Lucero have contributed the final two tracks for the last 7-inch in the Songs for Slim series, a non-profit project created to benefit former Replacements guitarist Slim Dunlap, who is still recovering from a massive stroke he suffered last year.

The seven inch single will be limited to 250 copies, just like the Replacements EP that started the campaign back in January. The release will be hand packaged, hand numbered, signed by the artists and features original artwork from founding Replacements drummer Chris Mars on the picture sleeve. The auction launches Sunday, September 15 at 10 am PST via SongsForSlim.com and will run until September 22. 

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, his son Spencer Tweedy and a few friends have recorded a cover or “Ballad Of The Opening Band,” while Lucero do a take on From The Git Go on the flip side.

Last month’s auction of the Patterson Hood/ The Young Fresh Fellows single was another rousing success. Almost 350 bidders raised $7185 for Slim and his family. 

A CD compilation of all the various Songs For Slim releases (plus exciting bonus tracks) is nearing completion. More details will be announced soon while all Songs For Slim releases, including the special Record Store Day release, are now available digitally via iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.