Europe record powerful version of 'Walk the Earth' for coronavirus fight
Joey Tempest and Mic Michaeli laid down the track in isolation
Europe frontman Joey Tempest and keyboardist Mic Michaeli have recorded a new version of their 2017 album title track ‘Walk the Earth’ to raise money for the coronavirus fight.
Joey and Mic recorded the powerful acoustic version of ‘Walk the Earth’ at their respective homes while in isolation recently.
All proceeds from views and shares of the ‘Walk the Earth’ acoustic video will go directly to Médecins Sans Frontières – Doctors Without Borders, to help them in their battle against coronavirus (COVID-19).
Watch Joey and Mic’s poignant rendition of ‘Walk the Earth’ right here:
Joey Tempest said in a statement: “In these times of hardship for all of us, We would like to present to you a video of the title track from the last Europe album “Walk The Earth” recorded acoustically at home with all proceeds generated from views and sharing to be given to a charity close to our hearts Médecins Sans Frontières – Doctors Without Borders, to assist with their fight against Coronavirus.
“It was a natural choice for us to support Médecins Sans Frontières. They do such outstanding work on the frontline in over 70 countries around the world.
‘We also feel that the song Walk The Earth is well suited for these circumstances. Although performed in a more somber way we feel the song still carries the basic human message of survival, spirit and perseverance in this very troubled age.
“I asked Mic to record a new version on his piano in Stockholm. He emailed it to me and I recorded the vocal in my home studio in London. It was an interesting way of working and we may look at doing something else in the future, perhaps with the other members of the band.
“We hope that as many people as possible will view and share this video and we will donate all funds generated to MSF. You can of course donate directly, just visit Médecins Sans Frontières right here.
“Stay safe out there.”
Europe were due to tour the UK in May and June with Whitesnake and Foreigner, however the tour was cancelled last month due to David Coverdale’s bilateral inguinal hernia.
Joey Tempest will perform at the rescheduled Planet Rock Zeppelin Symphonic concert at London Palladium on Sunday 4th October alongside Nathan James (Inglorious), Kris Barras, Mollie Marriott, Harry James (Thunder), a full band and a symphony orchestra.