Cat Power and Iggy Pop have shared a cover of “Working Class Hero” from the new compilation The Faithful: A Tribute to Marianne Faithfull, which will be released this Friday (Faithfull initially took a crack at the John Lennon hit for her 1979 album, Broken English). The new covers collection also features Lydia Lunch, Bush Tetras, Peaches, Shirley Manson, and more, and all proceeds from the release will be donated to Faithfull, who’s recovering from long COVID.
“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! 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.”
Check out the cover below, and pre-order The Faithful here.
