Cat Power and Iggy Pop have shared their cover of Marianne Faithfull‘s “Working Class Hero” from upcoming tribute album, The Faithful. Over a minimal backing, Chan Marshall handles most of the vocals, but Iggy chimes in with his signature gravelly growl.
Says Chan: “Marianne has lived a life!! 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! 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.”
Listen to their cover below.
The Faithful: A Tribute to Marianne Faithfull is out this Friday (12/8) and also features Peaches & Shirley Manson, Tanya Donelly, Bush Tetras, Lydia Lunch, L7‘s Donita Sparks, Joan as Policewoman, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ57F7rB_kc