My first ever concert as a teenage Goth! SO amazing! Wayne Hussey had long black hair & a hat then! The crowd atmosphere was the best!!!!! Good times! :-)
I will always love this song, and this band so much talent... I guess I'm getting old because I just don't hear ANYTHING that compares to bands like this today, either that, or music really does just suck for the most part these days...🤔
A great reminder that music wasn't totally wasted in the nineties! It's easy to look back and dissmiss the decade as a wasteland musically but tracks like this show the truth...
Happened to remember about them while i was thinking about the some old bands . This is a wonderful song . Thank you RUclips. Now I can just see those wonderful songs..
The Mission are a VASTLY underrated band here in the states, among many other of my favorite British bands! This is 1 of my favorite songs of theirs, & I hadn't even heard this 1994 version! I love the original from the album Children & also The Casbah Mix.
a song that holds the most memories from my youth, as a person often on the bottom of the tower i can only forever love this tune. , love to the following fudge
How beautiful is this song? What a great band....I was a goth myself back in the 80's & once ur a goth ur always a goth deep inside, no matter what you do & how much things have changed over the years. Long live sadness & the beauty of darkness
Can't quite find a video that really does any justice to this song since the first time I heard my big brother play the record. I didn't have a choice anyway hahaha but I'm grateful 'cause I would probably have missed the chance to appreciate a great song with an opening riff that I can never forget (musos forgive me if I riff isn't the word but I'm sure you can let it slide)
Christ, has it been almost 20 years since I have seen this band. I worked at Tower Records on California, and I saw them for free 3 times in 90. They were damn good.
@Prizak1 @Prizak1 You are so right. I keep telling this all the time. Almost because people who know me now cannot imagine i was a goth in the 90´s.Once gothic... I haved travel around the word- musically speaking- because i love to know other cultures of our planet and doing that by knowing the local music is amazing, There is so much richness in diversity! Even if i am celebrating with incredibly joyfull music from Nigeria or India.. those are phases of exploitation, part of the knowledge.
Yes, long live the beauty of the darkness...We opened for them on some dates in the early career...An amazing band, not soon forgotten... Cult were fairies by comparison...
Remember seeing them live many moons ago in bristol! So so amazing to be true! Amazing atmosphere! Dreamt I married Wayne! Painful to wake up really!!!
The Mission are touring! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band, they're touring around UK and EU - visit our facebook page or The Mission World Information site (MWIS)
I remember , in the 80s The Mission was in war with the sisters of mercy. Some people said they were a copy of the sisters.. However, this song is just great and i am so lucky to own the mini-CD with the 9 min. version of this song...
Wayne Hussey and Graig Adams were members of Sisters Of Mercy, they´ve left Sisters, because they can´t work longer with Andrew Eldrich. It was after finishing LP "First And Last And Always". I´m thinking no copy, if early The Mission-songs sounds like Sisters, it´s based on The-Mission-history.
Yes the original version of 'Tower of Strength' was released in 1987, this revamped 1994 version was remixed by Youth (renowned producer and member of Killing Joke) for the band's Sum and Substance Singles compilation
The Mission - Schisma von den Sisters. Ich mochte sie meistens, auch wenn die "späteren" Sachen reichlich poppig daherkommen. Aber: wer sie einmal in den späten 80ern oder frühen 90ern live hat erleben dürfen, der weiß, wie gut sie sein können. Ein Freund sah sie letztes Jahr und war sehr positiv überrascht. "Tower of strength" jedenfalls ist ein Opus. Schade, dass es hier gekürzt ist, denn gerade der hypnotische Aufbau ist so extrem kraftvoll. Klasse. Klassiker!
@hotelBroslin Me too! Well, being at Reading in 89...top spinny cobweb sculpture spinny thing during the Mission set, Shane McGowan falling onto the stage blind drunk and a truck-load of mud! To be 19 again!
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One of the best songs of all times...
Sometimes I forget about the healing power of music..and that's exactly what the Mission's music is to me: healing.
as good as music gets...anyone agrees?
My first ever concert as a teenage Goth! SO amazing! Wayne Hussey had long black hair & a hat then! The crowd atmosphere was the best!!!!! Good times! :-)
I will always love this song, and this band so much talent... I guess I'm getting old because I just don't hear ANYTHING that compares to bands like this today, either that, or music really does just suck for the most part these days...🤔
You may enjoy Swedish dark metal type band called EVERGREY they are moody and melodic, just saying :) Try' A Touch Of Blessing' song!
I couldnt go years without listening to this,its simply too great.
Should remain an all time classic,still sounds great today,it hasnt aged at all.
simply a classic - some music does not grow old :-)
First heard of them through a short lived acquaintance called Val. Still listening to them.
que bonita es la cancion viva the mission uk viva!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A great reminder that music wasn't totally wasted in the nineties! It's easy to look back and dissmiss the decade as a wasteland musically but tracks like this show the truth...
Happened to remember about them while i was thinking about the some old bands . This is a wonderful song . Thank you RUclips. Now I can just see those wonderful songs..
Awesome song!!! Great sound!! Thank you! I didn't know the Mission UK was a Christian band. God bless their sweet souls!
Many years ago... in Dallas TX: the Mission UK opened up a show for Mr. Robert Plant, and it was a very fun loving concert for my lover and I
I heard this song on the radio one time. I ran out and bought the cassette. So nice to see this video!! Awesome!!
This band needs more love!!! They ROCK!
I love this song. I used to go to this goth/industrial club and they'd play it at the end of the night. Brings back good memories.
I love this song.Was so glad to have seen them over the years!
Agreed. Fantastic band. Brilliant live.
I used to have this on vinyl. Great song then, same great song now. Fucking brilliant.
amazing
the best sound of the world......
This song is utterly awesome. One of my favourite Goth tracks ever. After all these years this song has lost none of its power to move me!!!
The Mission are a VASTLY underrated band here in the states, among many other of my favorite British bands! This is 1 of my favorite songs of theirs, & I hadn't even heard this 1994 version! I love the original from the album Children & also The Casbah Mix.
A perfect song and a very good video.
Excelent video. The Mission is a great band.
AWESOME !SONG 🙌😎🙌🎵🎶🎵👋
Found it at last. 10 listens in...Love this song when it came out and it feels good now.
We're all our Tower of Strength in these trying times✊😍
a song that holds the most memories from my youth, as a person often on the bottom of the tower i can only forever love this tune. , love to the following fudge
What a woonderful song, pure inspiration! Hello from Brazil!!!
How beautiful is this song? What a great band....I was a goth myself back in the 80's & once ur a goth ur always a goth deep inside, no matter what you do & how much things have changed over the years. Long live sadness & the beauty of darkness
still a great track after all these years,deserves classic status.
really big and immortal hit of 80ies
the best song and band ever ................... love, love, love this song
Can't quite find a video that really does any justice to this song since the first time I heard my big brother play the record. I didn't have a choice anyway hahaha but I'm grateful 'cause I would probably have missed the chance to appreciate a great song with an opening riff that I can never forget (musos forgive me if I riff isn't the word but I'm sure you can let it slide)
What else can you say,awesome video
and song
Mid 90's is the best period of The Mission UK
Neverland is the most unique and psychedelic album. They wrote some catchy but eerie tunes.
Excelente vídeo. Linda música.
amazing song
I agree with Prizak... Been 7 years since I wore the eyeliner as a Goth... but rediscovering those roots!!!!
children was the most album heartache
AWESOME
Iconic. Anthemic.
Great song!
I played the hell out of this song when it came out. LOVE.
20thy years later... and I am still looking for my Tower...
Saudações do Porto, Portugal para todos os fãns The Mission!!!
@LeonJRichard A
A song of power and strength that bewitched us all!
amazing and awesome! yeahhhhhhhhh!!!!
Just love
I love this song and always have.
And it is true, once a goth always a goth no matter what happens in life!!
very powerful song,very meaningful lyrics and video.thanks for uploading
Christ, has it been almost 20 years since I have seen this band. I worked at Tower Records on California, and I saw them for free 3 times in 90. They were damn good.
Nearly 30 now.
Oh Sanctuary how I miss thee.
Great! It has an attractive mystery to it!
MASTERPIECE !!!!!!!!!!!
Proof that Wayne Hussey CAN write good songs. And at least I'm able to listen to these lyrics.
@Prizak1
@Prizak1
You are so right. I keep telling this all the time. Almost because people who know me now cannot imagine i was a goth in the 90´s.Once gothic...
I haved travel around the word- musically speaking- because i love to know other cultures of our planet and doing that by knowing the local music is amazing, There is so much richness in diversity! Even if i am celebrating with incredibly joyfull music from Nigeria or India.. those are phases of exploitation, part of the knowledge.
They're so awesome live...!!! Love them!
still love this song
I love The Mission
Yes, long live the beauty of the darkness...We opened for them on some dates in the early career...An amazing band, not soon forgotten... Cult were fairies by comparison...
Amazin tune. Probs gonna have it played @ my funeral
This is my favorite band. I love The Mission!
AWESOME 👍
Sounds just as freah and good as it did back then!
Legendary John Paul Jones on the keyboards... Mission UK brilliance
One of The Mission´s best!
Αφιερωμενο στα δυο μου αγγελουδια,γιατι ειναι οι πυργοι της δυναμης μου!!!
Musicaço. Great Song.
reliving my youth x
Remember seeing them live many moons ago in bristol! So so amazing to be true! Amazing atmosphere! Dreamt I married Wayne! Painful to wake up really!!!
Classic Goth.
Superb.
The Mission are touring! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band, they're touring around UK and EU - visit our facebook page or The Mission World Information site (MWIS)
I remember , in the 80s The Mission was in war with the sisters of mercy. Some people said they were a copy of the sisters.. However, this song is just great and i am so lucky to own the mini-CD with the 9 min. version of this song...
Wayne Hussey and Graig Adams were members of Sisters Of Mercy, they´ve left Sisters, because they can´t work longer with Andrew Eldrich. It was after finishing LP "First And Last And Always". I´m thinking no copy, if early The Mission-songs sounds like Sisters, it´s based on The-Mission-history.
I love this song!!!
Great atmospheric tune, thanks for posting.
i love this song...i used to sing it to a fiance i had.....a master piece
bloody brilliant. I love the mission.
In my Top Five Favs of all time.
The Mission Rock!!
Great rhythm to this track.
80's 80's 80's
I LOVE EVERY SONG!!!!
P E R F E CT SONG!
Yes the original version of 'Tower of Strength' was released in 1987, this revamped 1994 version was remixed by Youth (renowned producer and member of Killing Joke) for the band's Sum and Substance Singles compilation
one of the most underrated bands ever
The Mission - Schisma von den Sisters. Ich mochte sie meistens, auch wenn die "späteren" Sachen reichlich poppig daherkommen. Aber: wer sie einmal in den späten 80ern oder frühen 90ern live hat erleben dürfen, der weiß, wie gut sie sein können. Ein Freund sah sie letztes Jahr und war sehr positiv überrascht.
"Tower of strength" jedenfalls ist ein Opus. Schade, dass es hier gekürzt ist, denn gerade der hypnotische Aufbau ist so extrem kraftvoll. Klasse. Klassiker!
wicked stuff
saw them live @Rock City notts
I LIKE ... THE MISSION ... since many many years ... ;o)
respect.
Early part of the video is filmed going over London Bridge, to the office of some accountants (at the time).
@hotelBroslin
Me too! Well, being at Reading in 89...top spinny cobweb sculpture spinny thing during the Mission set, Shane McGowan falling onto the stage blind drunk and a truck-load of mud!
To be 19 again!
Julianne regan on backing vocals too, Nice!
I worked on this video - many years ago now...
Yes the video kills your eyes!but what a brilliant song,the mission have creativity and talent.
Great share redman, Billy ;)
The first, the best, the forever !!!!!!!!
excelente,... ricos anos de mission expetacular
I remember how they'd close the Piranha room (Goth/Industrial club in San Diego) with this one. Awesome tune & singer.
so true
omg,i cant believe it so awsome dude sweet!
I love u wayne hussey xxx