MÖTLEY CRÜE will release a new compilation, “From The Beginning”, on September 12 on CD and vinyl via BMG.
“From The Beginning” is MÖTLEY CRÜE’s definitive collection and traces the band’s storied career from their start on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles to their current status as global rock titans. The album includes a stunning new version of the band’s revered classic “Home Sweet Home”, reimagined as a heartfelt duet with none other than globally beloved superstar Dolly Parton that is out everywhere now.
Bringing together two giants of American music, the new rendition of “Home Sweet Home” offers a powerful twist on the 1985 hit. To drive home the song’s positive message of hope, a portion of the proceeds from the single will benefit Covenant House, an organization close to the hearts of the members of MÖTLEY CRÜE. Covenant House provides safe shelter, meals, hope and more to help youth experiencing homelessness.
The members of MÖTLEY CRÜE shared in a joint statement, “‘Home Sweet Home’ was first released in 1985 as a single from our ‘Theatre Of Pain’ album. For an icon like Dolly Parton to sing on a song that has not only meant so much to us but to all the fans through the years, is a career high that means a lot to us. We couldn’t be happier to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘Home Sweet Home’ in this special way, and we’re excited to share this version of the song with all the Dolly and MÖTLEY fans around the world.”
The members add, “That we were able to unite with Dolly to raise awareness for homeless youth and the amazing work of Covenant House, which provides them safe housing and care, makes it even more special. We hope you’ll enjoy ‘Home Sweet Home’ featuring Dolly Parton as much as Dolly and we enjoyed creating it.”
Dolly Parton offered, “It was an honor and a joy working in the studio on MÖTLEY CRÜE’s 40th Anniversary re-release of ‘Home Sweet Home’. I was so pleased that they would ask me to sing on such a classic.”
