The Mission announced details behind the 2020 version of "Tower Of Strength."
As previously reported, Wayne Hussey and an all-star cast of artists collaborated for the new edition of the TOS2020 single including Andy Rourke, Martin Gore, Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, Gary Numan, Kevin Haskins, Midge Ure, Billy Duffy, Jay Aston, Michael Aston, Robin Finck, Rachel Goswell, Trentemøller, Evi Vine, and so many more.
Hussey was determined to re-record and reissue the song to pay tribute to front line workers and give back to those affected by Covid-19:
"When Covid-19 hit I started receiving messages asking ‘why don’t you re-issue Tower Of Strength for the front line workers?’ The song had apparently been adopted as an anthem by some NHS workers, and it got me thinking that I would like to contribute something to the greater cause at this unprecedented time and the only thing I could really contribute is music.
So in conjunction with my good friend Michael Ciravolo, I came up with the idea of recording a new version of Tower Of Strength for charity by enlisting the help of musician friends and acquaintances. Tower Of Strength was first released by The Mission as single in 1988 and then again in 1994. It charted twice in the UK top 40 and has proved to be probably our biggest song and the one we generally close our shows with. It is anthemic. I wondered if recording a more well known song might have a greater reach but neither Michael or I could come up with any suggestions that seemed to fit lyrically without getting too corny. So Tower Of Strength it was then."
TOS2020 will be released on August 28th and will be available on CD, vinyl, and as a digital download. The single/EP is available to pre-order now. Fans in North America (U.S. and Canada) order here; those in UK/Europe order here.
Proceeds from the sales of the single/EP will be donated to over 20 charities personally selected by each of the artists involved in the project. Head here to view the full list.
Watch the trailer for TOS2020 and view the tracklisting for the release below.
Vinyl Side A
1. TOS2020 (Beholden To The Front Line Workers Of The World mix)
2. TOS2020 (single)
Vinyl Side B
1. TOS2020 (Trentemøller Remix)
2. TOS2020 (Albie Mischenzingerzen Remix)
CD
1. TOS2020 (Beholden To The Front Line Workers Of The World mix)
2. TOS2020 (Trentemøller Remix)
3. TOS2020 (Albie Mischenzingerzen Remix)
4. TOS2020 (single)
Digital EP
1. TOS2020 (single)
2. TOS2020 (Beholden To The Front Line Workers Of The World mix)
3. TOS2020 (Trentemøller Remix)
4. TOS2020 (Albie Mischenzingerzen Remix)
5. Tower Of Strength (original - new remaster) - The Mission (free bonus track with bundle only)
