Morrissey Covers The Pretenders' "Back On The Chain Gang"

Morrissey pays tribute to his dear friend and collaborator Chrissie Hynde with a cover of Pretenders ’ classic “Back on the Chain Gang.” The video, premiering exclusively on Rolling Stone today, sees the “peerless” ( Rolling Stone ) rocker playing guitar flanked by his backing band and hazy-eyed dancers in 60s fashion in front of a wall of old posters depicting the man himself. The video’s Lynchian setting only further adds to the dreamy air of the cover, a jangly re-imagining of the original bolstered by Morrissey’s unmistakable croon.

The Britpop legend is set to perform “Back on the Chain Gang” on The Late Late Show with James Corden on November 7th. The “touching” ( Billboard )cover is the single from the upcoming special double vinyl deluxe edition of latest effort ‘Low in High School’ (BMG). The re-release, out on December 7th, features four unreleased original tracks, five live cover songs of Morrissey ’s favorite artists, and a limited edition lithographed photograph of Morrissey , and a rare version of a photo booth portrait taken when the legendary frontman was a student.

Pre-order link for double vinyl deluxe edition of latest effort ‘Low in High School’ HERE (live at midnight today): https://morrissey.lnk.to/LIHSDLXPR

This week, Morrissey continues to stake his claim in the U.S. with a series of sold-out West Coast dates including a Halloween show in Ventura, a headlining slot at Tropicalia Festival in Long Beach on November 3rd, and an intimate theatre show alongside opening act and Godmother of Punk Joan Jett later today in Los Angeles. On November 5th, he will perform live in-studio at Alt 98.7 FM .

Morrissey will perform at San Diego’s Copley Symphony Hall on November 10th and prepare for a tour of Latin America that will take his live act to Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, the tour will end on December 15th in Chile.



Morrissey Fall 2018 Tour | California and Latin America

Thurs, Nov 1st - Los Angeles, CA - Microsoft Theater (w/ Joan Jett)

Sat, Nov 3rd - Long Beach, CA - Tropicalia Festival

Sat, Nov 10th - San Diego, CA - Copley Symphony Hall

Fri, Nov 23rd - Mexico City, MX - National Auditorium

Tues, Nov 27th - Lima, PE - Anfiteatro del Parque de la Exposición

Fri, Nov 30th - Rio de Janeiro, BR - Fundição Progresso

Sun, Dec 2nd - São Paulo, BR - Espaco Das Americas

Wed, Dec 5th - Asunción, PY - Centro de Convenciones De La Conmebol

Fri, Dec 7th - Buenos Aires, AR - Direct TV Arena

Fri, Dec 14th - Mostazal, CL - Gran Arena Monticello

Sat, Dec 15th - Santiago, CL - Movistar Arena

Get your tickets here: https://www.bandsintown.com/en/a/1021-morrissey

PRAISE FOR ‘LOW IN HIGH SCHOOL’

“...one of his most political musical statements in an already outspoken career.” - Billboard

“As philosophical alt-rock standup goes, the man is still peerless.” - Rolling Stone 

“...’Low in High School’ returns him to his most utilitarian purpose: a spokesperson for youthful melancholy.” - Pitchfork  

'Low in High School' is available here: https://morrissey.lnk.to/LiHSPR

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