Morrissey is releasing his cover of The Pretenders' classic "Back On The Chain Gang" on November 23rd. The single will be backed with a newly recorded cover of Gilbert O'Sullivan's "I Didn't Know What To Do." The single is available to pre-order here or here.
As previously reported "Back On The Chain Gang" will be featured as one of the bonus tracks on the forthcoming deluxe limited vinyl edition of Low In High School. The expanded edition also includes five live b-sides, three unreleased tracks, and a rare photo booth portrait of Morrissey. The release arrives on December 7th. Fans who purchased tickets to his forthcoming U.S. shows were given early pre-order access. Pre-order info for everyone else is expected to be announced soon.
Along with news of the single release, Morrissey has revealed that director Liam Lynch has created a promotional film for "Back On The Chain Gang." According to Morrissey the film is available "for anyone, anywhere who wishes to show it."
Morrissey - North American tour
Oct 31 -- Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theater
Nov 01 -- Los Angeles, CA @ Microsoft Theater
Nov 03 -- Long Beach, CA @ Tropicalia Festival
Nov 10 -- San Diego, CA @ Copley Symphony Hall
Nov 22 -- Mexico City, MX @ Auditorio Nacional
Nov 23 -- Mexico City, MX @ Auditorio Nacional
Meanwhile Johnny Marr and Eddie Vedder shared the stage on September 29th and played a few songs together including a cover of The Smiths' classic "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out." Video posted below.
Johnny Marr - North American tour
Oct 04 -- Los Angeles, CA @ Theatre at Ace Hotel
Oct 08 -- San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
Oct 09 -- Dallas, TX @ Granada
Oct 10 -- Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room
Oct 11 -- Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
Oct 13 -- Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club
Oct 15 -- New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Oct 16 -- Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
Oct 17 -- Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
Oct 19 -- Toronto, ON @ Phoenix
Oct 20 -- Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
Oct 21 -- Boston, MA @ Paradise
Oct 22 -- Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
Published October 3rd, 2018
