Throughout this period, Manuel continued to participate in several projects in addition to his road work, including the recording of the Ethiopian famine relief charity single "Tears Are Not Enough" by the ad hoc Canadian supergroup Northern Lights.
Under denna period fortsatte Manuel att vara delaktig i ett flertal projekt trots sitt turnerande, inklusive inspelningen av välgörenhetssingeln "Tears Are Not Enough" av den kanadensiska supergruppen Northern Lights.