Chris Martin (Coldplay) and Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) teamed up to record a cover of this song with producer James Iha (former guitarist for The Smashing Pumpkins) for a Hurricane Katrina relief benefit EP, dedicated to social involvement and social activism. "In the Sun" reminds of those affected by the hardships of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. "Things are not fine. The storm is still impacting people's lives in very real ways and many have been left desperate. I want to remind each of us that as humans, and certainly as Americans, it is our responsibility to help those in need.

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