Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp have teamed up for an unexpected collaboration. The duo released a cover of John Lennon's "Isolation." The track features Beck on guitar and Depp on vocals, with frequent Beck collaborators Vinnie Colaiuta on drums and Rhonda Smith on bass.
The group performed the song live this past September at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival in Texas.
“Johnny and I have been working on music together for a while now and we recorded this track during our time in the studio last year. We weren’t expecting to release it so soon but given all the hard days and true ‘isolation’ that people are going through in these challenging times, we decided now might be the right time to let you all hear it,” Beck said via press release. “You’ll be hearing more from Johnny and me in a little while but until then we hope you find some comfort and solidarity in our take on this Lennon classic.”
“Jeff Beck and I recorded this song Isolation last year, as our take on a beautiful John Lennon tune," added Depp. "Lennon’s poetry – ‘We’re afraid of everyone. Afraid of the Sun!’ – seemed to Jeff and me especially profound right now, this song about isolation, fear, and existential risks to our world. So we wanted to give it to you, and hope it helps you make sense of the moment or just helps you pass the time as we endure isolation together.”
Stream or download the track here, or listen below!
