Jeff Wayne Creates First Ever Radio Version of Iconic Track Ahead of UK Tour

by Glenn Sargeant | Oct 10, 2024

The Eve of The War has been given its first ever radio edit and has been remastered to celebrate the upcoming 19-show arena tour of ‘The War of The Worlds: The Spirit of Man Tour 2025’.

Composed by Jeff Wayne in 1978, ‘The Eve of The War’ (TEOTW) is one of the world’s most iconic and instantly recognisable pieces of modern day music, and the jewel in the crown of Jeff’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds which has sold over 16 million records to date. ‘The Eve of The War’ has taken on many forms since its release, including popular remixes like the Ben Liebrand version, which soared to the top of the charts 35 years ago, plus, most recently, the track features in the EE Mobile TV advert. But this is the first time in over 48 years that this epic masterpiece has been specially adapted for radio, ahead of The War of The World’s ‘The Spirit of Man Tour’ invading the UK in Spring 2025.

“The Eve of The War’ has become the theme tune to many people’s lives,” comments Jeff Wayne, “Everyone knows someone who remembers growing up to this track. But never before have I created this piece of music specially for radio. Now is the time to do that, as we prepare to bring my 19-show tour to cities across the UK in spring 2025. The Martian invasion is coming; radio needs to prepare the UK for the thrilling The Eve of the War.”

The celebrations don’t stop there for Jeff Wayne, who has just been announced as a National Album Day Champion for 2024, as he releases ‘ULLAdubULLA: The Remix Album’ for the first time on double vinyl and in yellow and orange. Jeff has also confirmed a personal signing event at HMV Oxford Street on 19 October (National Album Day). Plus, for those fascinated to experience a true Martian invasion, Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds ‘The Spirit of Man Tour’ will be touring again with its 3-tonne, 35-foot Fighting Machine, which fires real flames over the audience. The tour will be visiting cities across the UK with Jeff conducting an all-star cast, a string orchestra and live band through his musical version of HG Well’s classic story.

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds –a musical experience not to be missed.