Thirty-four years ago, Siouxsie and the Banshees shared a cover of Iggy Pop’s “The Passenger.” Now, Siouxsie Sioux and Iggy have teamed up for a lovely new duet version of the track. The song was recorded for Magnum ice cream’s “Pleasure Express” campaign and is a slow-burning epic featuring vocals from both acts. How do we get that Magnum advertising budget?
“I love this song, and I’ve always loved Iggy’s voice,” Siouxsie said in a statement. “I adore how instinctive and spontaneous it all feels and to hear my voice with Iggy’s is such a dream.”
Iggy added: “Siouxsie can sing like a bird. I’ve always thought she was a great lady. Her version of the song was already special, but what happened here, singing together, is really unique. Like ‘Volare,’ the orchestral treatment and marriage of voices flies free, in a spirit of joy.”
Check out the clip below, which was originally published at the beginning of April.
