Nick Cave and Debbie Harry have released their interpretation of “On the Other Side,” the premier single from the latest collection titled The Task Has Overwhelmed Us. This is the fourth installment in the Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project series, a tribute to the late creative force behind the Gun Club by offering fresh renditions of his songs. Contributing to the track alongside Cave and Harry are Cypress Grove, Warren Ellis, and Guido Benigni. The song is available for listening below.
This cover marks the fourth collaborative piece between Cave and Harry for this series. Their previous work includes “Free to Walk” from 2009’s We Are Only Riders, “The Breaking Hands” included in 2012’s The Journey Is Long, and “Into the Fire” from 2014’s Axels and Sockets.
Cave, reflecting on Pierce in a conversation with Gene Temesy, said, “He genuinely cared about other people. He was very authentic, and I held him in high regard. He was an extraordinary songwriter.”
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Debbie Harry chimed in saying, “He had a generous heart… it’s astonishing to look back and see how profound and original his lyrics were.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nick Cave and Debbie Harry Cover
Who have released their version of “On the Other Side”?
Nick Cave and Debbie Harry have released their version of “On the Other Side”.
What is the new collection from which the single is taken?
The single “On the Other Side” is taken from the new collection titled “The Task Has Overwhelmed Us.”
What is the Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project?
The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project is a series that presents new interpretations of songs by the late Jeffrey Lee Pierce, the creative force behind the Gun Club.
Who are the other artists that have collaborated on this song?
Cypress Grove, Warren Ellis, and Guido Benigni have collaborated with Nick Cave and Debbie Harry on the song “On the Other Side”.
How many collaborations have Cave and Harry done in this series before?
Before “On the Other Side”, Nick Cave and Debbie Harry have collaborated three times in this series, on the songs “Free to Walk”, “The Breaking Hands”, and “Into the Fire”.
What were the comments from Nick Cave and Debbie Harry on Jeffrey Lee Pierce?
Nick Cave stated that Pierce genuinely cared about people, was very authentic, and was a great songwriter. Debbie Harry added that Pierce had a generous heart and his lyrics were profoundly original.
More about Nick Cave and Debbie Harry Cover
- Nick Cave’s Official Website
- Debbie Harry’s Official Website
- The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project
- The Gun Club Band
- The Task Has Overwhelmed Us Collection (This link is a placeholder as the actual link may not be available)
6 comments
respect for keeping Jeffrey’s work alive. This is a nice tribute to a great songwriter.
jeffery lee pierce…one of the greats. miss his music. glad to see others appreciating his work.
Who are Cypress Grove, Warren Ellis and Guido Benigni? Gotta look ’em up! But this track will be epic, no doubts!
man, Nick Cave & Debbie Harry teamin’ up again? This series just keeps gettin’ better! Can’t wait to hear this new one…
i saw this coming, the project has been brilliant and this will be a worthy addition, cave and harry always deliver!!
OMG, I loved “Into the Fire”. their duets are just magical! looking forward for this, might be another gem!