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The Jam: “That’s Entertainment”

Posted: June 1, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Tags: Angelika Express, Billy Bragg, Face to Face, Face to Face feat. Spike Lawson, Morrissey, Spike Lawson, That's Entertainment, The Jam

Tune du Jour: “That’s Entertainment” – The Jam

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Morrissey vs. Angelika Express vs. Billy Bragg vs. Face to Face feat. Spike Lawson

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One of my favorites of The Jam …

The Original

The Jam:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Morrissey vs. Angelika Express vs. Billy Bragg vs. Face to Face feat. Spike Lawson

Morrissey:

Angelika Express:

Billy Bragg:

Face to Face feat. Spike Lawson:

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Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

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Mega-Medleys: Soul Asylum vs. Yo La Tengo vs. David Bowie and Cher

Posted: May 30, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Medleys
Tags: Billy Joel, Cher, David Bowie, David Bowie and Cher, james at 16, MEDLEYS, Soul Asylum, We Didn't Start the Fire, Yo La Tengo, Young Americans

Potpourri du Jour: “James at 16” – Soul Asylum / “We Didn’t Start the Fire … et al.” – Yo La Tengo / “Young Americans … et al.” – David Bowie and Cher

THE CLASH of Cover Medleys: Circle vs. Eugene vs. Soul

(With Apologies to Medleyophobics)

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Official Cover Me Impressed Medley Definitions:

For our purposes we will rely on medley standards as outlined at the 2012 Institute of Chartered Music Listeners Music-Medley Symposium, which identified and defined the following categories of

Broccoli For Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles ... Oh Yeah! — ***Broccoli For Miles***
***And Miles And Miles***
***And Miles And Miles …***
***Oh Yeah!***

Music Medleys:

The Meager-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from two independent songs.

The Mini-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from three independent songs.

The Medial-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from four independent songs.

The Mega-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from five or more independent songs.

THE CLASH of Cover Medleys

Soul Asylum vs. Yo La Tengo vs. David Bowie and Cher

Soul Asylum:

James at 16

Yo La Tengo:

“We Didn’t Start the Fire … et al.”

David Bowie and Cher:

“Young Americans … et al.”

Check-out the always debonair, David, busting some moves with the ever-stunning, Cher …

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which medley of cover songs prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On?!!?

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Neil Young: “After the Gold Rush”

Posted: May 29, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Tags: after the gold rush, Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton & Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris, Emmylou Harris, Flaming Lips, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Young, Patti Smith

Tune du Jour: “After the Gold Rush” – Neil Young

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Patti Smith vs. Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harries vs. Flaming Lips

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Golden …

The Original

Neil Young:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Patti Smith vs. Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris vs. Flaming Lips

Patti Smith:

Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris:

Flaming Lips:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

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Fred Neil: “The Dolphins”

Posted: May 27, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Tags: Billy Bragg, Chrissie Hynde, Chrissie Hynde feat. Dave Gahan, Dave Gahan, Fred Neil, Richie Havens, The Dolphins

Tune du Jour: “The Dolphins” – Fred Neil

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Richie Havens vs. Chrissie Hynde feat. Dave Gahan vs. Billy Bragg

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The Original

Fred Neil:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Richie Havens vs. Chrissie Hynde feat. Dave Gahan vs. Billy Bragg

Richie Havens:

Chrissie Hynde feat. Dave Gahan:

Billy Bragg:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

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The Velvet Underground: “Sweet Jane”

Posted: May 25, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Tags: Gang of Four, Jesse Welles, Jesse Welles feat. Matt Quinn, Jesse Welles feat. Mount Joy, Lou Reed, Lou Reed and Metallica, Lou Reed and Soul Asylum, Matt Quinn, Metallica, Mott the Hoople, Mount Joy, R.E.M., R.E.M. and Gang of Four, Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, Soul Asylum, Sweet Jane, The Velvet Underground

Tune du Jour: “Sweet Jane” – The Velvet Underground

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Mott the Hoople vs. R.E.M. and Gang of Four vs. Jesse Welles feat. Matt Quinn

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The Original

The Velvet Underground:

Concert Commemorating the Opening of The Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Museum: 9/2/1995

Lou Reed and Soul Asylum:

Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Show: 10/30/2009

Lou Reed and Metallica:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Mott the Hoople vs. R.E.M. and Gang of Four vs. Jesse Welles feat. Matt Quinn

Mott the Hoople:

R.E.M. and Gang of Four:

Jesse Welles feat. Matt Quinn (a.k.a. Mount Joy):

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Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

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The Cars: “Just What I Needed”

Posted: May 23, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Tags: Ghoti Hook, Just What I Needed, Lindsay Mendez, Lindsay Mendez & Mario Puguia, Replicants, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Sara Niemietz, The Cars

Tune du Jour: “Just What I Needed” – The Cars

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Lindsay Mendez & Mario Paguia vs. Ghoti Hook vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Sara Niemietz vs. Replicants

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I never really bought into The Cars and was always a bit surprised just how popular they were. And yet, I did not mind them at all either. Usually did not switch them off when they hit the radio and still don’t.

The Original

The Cars:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Lindsay Mendez & Mario Puguia vs. Ghoti Hook vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Sara Niemietz vs. Replicants

Lindsay Mendez & Mario Puguia:

Ghoti Hook:

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Sara Niemietz:

Replicants:

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Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

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The Doors: “People Are Strange”

Posted: May 22, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Tags: Echo & The Bunnymen, MonaLisa Twins, People Are Strange, The Dead South, The Doors, The Violent, Tiny Tim

Tune du Jour: “People Are Strange” – The Doors

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Violent vs. Tiny Tim vs. MonaLisa Twins vs. The Dead South

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The Original

The Doors:

Modern Day Definitive Cover

From the movie, The Lost Boys, this is an extremely popular cover.

Echo & The Bunnymen:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Violent vs. Tiny Tim vs. MonaLisa Twins vs. The Dead South

The Violent:

Tiny Tim:

MonaLisa Twins:

The Dead South:

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Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: “I Won’t Back Down”

Posted: May 20, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Tags: Bootstraps, i won't back down, Johnny Cash, Lucinda Williams, Pearl Jam, Reel Big Fish, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Tune du Jour: “I Won’t Back Down” – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Pearl Jam vs. Bootstraps vs. Reel Big Fish vs. Lucinda Williams

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Official Song of the Gators …

The Original

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers:

Exceptional Cover

As he did with so many songs late in his career, Johnny transforms this one into his own … you’d swear it was his and not a cover and, as such, it would have been unfair and ridiculous to include it in a competition with others. As many of you have echoed, Johnny was a flat out special talent and particularly remarkable late in his career.

Johnny Cash:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Pearl Jam vs. Bootstraps vs. Reel Big Fish vs. Lucinda Williams

Pearl Jam:

Bootstraps:

Reel Big Fish:

Lucinda Williams:

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Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

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The Paragons: “The Tide Is High”

Posted: May 18, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Tags: Blondie, Gear Daddies, Gregory Isaacs, Skafari, The Paragons, The Tide Is High

Tune du Jour: “The Tide Is High” – The Paragons

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Gear Daddies vs. Gregory Isaac vs. Skafarie

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This is another one whereby I was surprised as to its origin. Took it for granted that this was Blondie’s song.

The Original

The Paragons:

Most Popular Cover

Blondie:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Gear Daddies vs. Gregory Isaac vs. Skafari

Gear Daddies:

Gregory Isaac:

Skafari:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

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The Beatles: “It’s Only Love”

Posted: May 16, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Chrissie Hynde, Chrissie Hynde feat. Julian Lennon, Clarence Clemons, Gary U.S. Bonds, Gary U.S. Bonds with Bruce Sprinsteen and Steven Van Zandt and Clarence Clemons, It's Only Love, Julian Lennon, Steven Van Zandt, The Beatles, The Grip Weeds

Tune du Jour: “It’s Only Love” – The Beatles

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Chrissie Hynde feat. Julian Lennon vs. The Grip Weeds vs. Gary U.S. Bonds with Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt and Clarence Clemons

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The Original

The Beatles:

Fun Fact: The semaphore signals on The Beatles’ album Help do not spell out anything meaningful (i.e. NUJV).

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Chrissie Hynde feat. Julian Lennon vs. The Grip Weeds vs. Gary U.S. Bonds with Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt and Clarence Clemons

Chrissie Hynde feat. Julian Lennon:

The Grip Weeds:

Gary U.S. Bonds with Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt and Clarence Clemons:

Over the last two weeks I’ve hear Gary U.S. Bonds on the radio about five to ten times. No idea what’s spurring the revival …

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Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

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