Yoko Ono Joins Hard Rock's "Imagine" Campaign

November 9, 2009 11:05 a.m. EST

Orlando, FL (CNS) - Yoko Ono, widow of Beatles star and "Imagine" hitmaker John Lennon, has joined Hard Rock International for the global campaign "Imagine There's No Hunger," which aims to benefit the non-profit organization WHY.

Hard Rock has partnered with several top musicians and bands for the campaign, which features the limited-edition digital album "SERVE4."

The album will feature unreleased and rare tracks from O.A.R., Elvis Costello, Brett Dennen, Eric Hutchinson and more. Ono donated Lennon's "Gimme Some Truth" to the LP as its lead track.

Ono said, "This is a beautiful step towards world peace. By imagining there's no hunger, like what John sang in his song, we express our strong desire to bring a world in which children will never again suffer from hunger or poverty. Let's come together and help spread this message around the world."

"John would have loved the fact that so many illustrious and good meaning partners and organizations have stood up to make this effort together."

"SERVE4" will be available at Hard Rock locations around the world and on its website starting November 9, with digital downloads available at iTunes and Amazon.

Hard Rock's "Imagine There's No Hunger" campaign includes a charity bracelet and a limited-edition pin as well. All the proceeds from the campaign will be donated to WHY (World Hunger Year, Inc.), which aims to fight the root causes and poverty by supporting grassroots organization that create self-reliance, economic justice and equal access to nutritious and affordable food.

"SERVE4" tracklist:

• John Lennon - "Gimme Some Truth"
• O.A.R. - "Lay Down"
• Brandi Carlile - "If there Was No You"
• Starsailor - "Listen Up"
• Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint - "The River in Reverse"
• Earth, Wind & Fire / Chicago - "You"
• Eric Hutchinson - "OK, It's Alright With Me"
• The Low Anthem - "Home I'll Never Be"
• Arno Carstens - "Heartbreak Monday"
• Brett Dennen - "Heaven"
• Toby Lightman - "One Day"
• Moe. - "Wicked Awesome"
• The Raveonettes - "Oh I Buried You Today"
• Uncle Kracker - "Smile"