Cat Power and Iggy Pop cover ‘Working Class Hero’ for Marianne Faithfull compilation album
Cat Power and Iggy Pop have collaborated on their interpretation of ‘Working Class Hero’ for the upcoming cover compilation, The Faithful: A Tribute to Marianne Faithfull.
Marianne Faithfull initially recorded the John Lennon classic for her 1979 album Broken English. The record also boasts contributions from Lydia Lunch, Bush Tetras, Peaches, Shirley Manson, and other artists.
“Marianne has lived a life,” Chan Marshall said in a statement. “She is a queen to all who know her, and all who adore her! Her framework of contributions to the world of music is unmistakable!”
Marshall added: “Every time I hear her gorgeous vocal sway, I am moved, I am closer to permanence. In a world of dizzying, new fizzling arrows of song and voices, Marianne has always struck the bullseye of my heart and soul. I adore her like no other. A true Dame, beyond words. Royalty forever.”
Along with ‘Working Class Hero’, the album will also include a rendition of The Rolling Stones-penned Faithfull hit ‘As Tears Go By’ by Tracy Bonham, along with a reimagining of the singer’s ‘Why D’Ya Do It?’, performed by Shirley Manson and Peaches.
‘As Tears Go By’ marked one of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards’ first ventures into original songwriting, emerging during the band’s shift from an R&B covers band to a collective focused on crafting their own compositions.
The Faithful: A Tribute to Marianne Faithfull is slated for full release on December 8th, 2023. All proceeds from the album will be directed toward aiding Marianne Faithfull in her recovery from long Covid.
Check out ‘Working Class Hero’ below.
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