Archive for February, 2016

The Troggs: “I Can’t Control Myself”

Posted: February 15, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I Can’t Control Myself” – The Troggs
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Buzzcocks vs. Elakelaiset vs. R.E.M.
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Oh No! There Ain't No Broccoli Sauce...

When I’m With You …
I CAN’T CONTROL MYSELF

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The Original

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The Troggs:

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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The Buzzcocks vs. Elakelaiset vs. R.E.M.

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The Buzzcocks:

Fantastic old live footage:

Elakelaiset:

Amazing just how well this song lends itself to the classic traditional Finnish oompah sound!

R.E.M.:

October 31, 1983, R.E.M. performs at the Peppermint Lounge in New York City under the pseudonym It Crawled From The South. The footage is lacking a bit in quality yet still a treat to behold!

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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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Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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Traditional: “House of the Rising Sun”

Posted: February 12, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “House of the Rising Sun” – Traditional
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Adolescents vs. John Otway vs. Nina Simone
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Broccoli For Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles ... Oh Yeah!

Oh Mother, Tell Your Children,
Not to Do What I Have Done,
Spend Your Life Devouring Broccoli,
In the House of the Rising Sun

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The House of the Rising Sun is a traditional folk song. Its origin may date back as far as the 16th century, sharing some thematic resemblance to the British ballad, The Unfortunate Rake. The oldest known recording of the song, under the title Rising Sun Blues, is by Appalachian artists Clarence “Tom” Ashley and Gwen Foster, who recorded it for Vocalion Records on September 6, 1933. The most successful commercial version, recorded in 1964 by the British rock group The Animals, was a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart as well as in the United States, Canada and Australia. The Animals version of the song has been described as the “first folk-rock hit”.

Earliest Known Recording

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Clarence “Tom” Ashley and Gwen Foster:

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The Most Popular

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The Animals:

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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Adolescents vs. John Otway vs. Nina Simone

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Adolescents:
John Otway (with substantial audience participation):
Nina Simone:

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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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Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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Leonard Cohen: “Suzanne”

Posted: February 11, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Suzanne” – Leonard Cohen
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Nick Cave vs. Ian McCulloch vs. Parasites
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Broc 3 - Cover Me Impressed

Broccoli Fields Forever …

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The Original

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Leonard Cohen:

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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Nick Cave vs. Ian McCulloch vs. Parasites

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Nick Cave with Perla Batalla & Julie Christenson:

Not since the days of Tom Jones has the music world been blessed with a man who can croon and gyrate as this suave fellow!

Ian McCulloch:
Parasites:

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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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Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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The Velvet Underground: “All Tomorrow’s Parties”

Posted: February 10, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “All Tomorrow’s Parties” – The Velvet Underground
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Buffalo Tom vs. The Special Agents vs. June Tabor & the Oysterband
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Broc 3 - Cover Me Impressed

Broccoli For Miles and Miles and Miles and Miles and Miles … Oh Yeah!

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The Original

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The Velvet Underground:

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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Buffalo Tom vs. The Special Agents vs. June Tabor & the Oysterband

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Buffalo Tom:
The Special Agents:
June Tabor & the Oysterband:

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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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Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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The Clash: “Garageland”

Posted: February 8, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Garageland” – The Clash
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Billy Bragg, The Neurotic & Attila the Stockbroker vs. Bruzckos featuring Argies vs. Still Little Punks
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I've been a Puppet, a Pauper, a Pirate, a Poet, a Broccoli Man ...

I’ve been a Puppet, a Pauper, a Pirate, a Poet, a Broccoli Man …

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The Original

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The Clash:

Nice Puppets!

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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Billy Bragg, The Neurotics & Attila the Stockbroker vs. Bruzckos featuring Argies vs. Stiff Little Punks

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Billy Bragg, The Neurotics & Attila the Stockbroker:
Bruzckos featuring Argies:
Stiff Little Punks:

Yes, yes, a big reason I selected this cover is the very cool homage of a name!

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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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Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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The Modern Lovers: “She Cracked”

Posted: February 5, 2016 in RDubbs' Approved Readable Tripe, THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “She Cracked” – The Modern Lovers
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Cloak/Dagger vs. Paris 1942 vs. The Young Adults
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Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

 

The Original

The Modern Lovers

 

Interesting Demo

 

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Cloak/Dagger vs. Paris 1942 vs. The Young Adults

 

Cloak/Dagger:

Paris 1942:

That would be Maureen “Moe” Tucker on drums:

The Young Adults:

 

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?!!? 

 

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

Unrelated But Not Without Ample Merit

 

You Can Read All About it in the Sunday Papers:

Target recently had to apologize after outraged shoppers noticed the retailer had listed the color of a plus-size dress as “manatee gray.” Ugh, the average manatee weighs in at about 1,000 pounds. Doh!

 

Lead Belly: “Black Betty”

Posted: February 4, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Black Betty” – Lead Belly
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Nick Cave vs. Young Fresh Fellows vs. Tom Jones
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California is a garden of Eden, A paradise to live in or see. But believe it or not, You won't find it so hot, If you ain't got the broccoli

Broccoli Had A Child,
Bam-Ba-Lam,
Damn Thing Went Wild,
Bam-Ba-Lam.

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The Original

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Huddie Ledbetter (aka Lead Belly):

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The Most Popular

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Ram Jam:

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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Nick Cave vs. Young Fresh Fellows vs. Tom Jones

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Nick Cave:
Young Fresh Fellows:

Tom Jones:

Okay, when I saw Tom Jones covered Black Betty I felt I had to include it for comical purposes only. But, damn, I have to admit that Jones (aka TJ) actually does a credible job on it.

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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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Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

The Four Tops: “It’s the Same Old Song”

Posted: February 3, 2016 in RDubbs' Approved Proclamations, THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “It’s the Same Old Song” – The Four Tops
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Motions vs. The Pietasters vs. Third World
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Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

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The Original

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The Four Tops:

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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The Motions vs. The Pietasters vs. Third World

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The Motions:
The Pietasters:
Third World:

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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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Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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Unrelated But Not Without Ample Merit

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Won’t You Listen to What the Man Says?e)

“If you’re going to kick authority in the teeth, you might as well use two feet.”   Keith Richards as quoted in the The Wall Street Journal.

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Billy Bragg: “Waiting for the Great Leap Forward”

Posted: February 2, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Waiting for the Great Leap Forward” – Billy Bragg
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Barnyard Fury vs. Discount vs. The GO Set
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Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

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The Original

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Billy Bragg:

Nice acoustic version (Austin 3/14/2013):

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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Barnyard Fury vs. Discount vs. The GO Set

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Barnyard Fury:
Discount:
The GO Set:

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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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Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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Little Willy John: “Fever”

Posted: February 1, 2016 in RDubbs' Approved Musical Selections, THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Fever” – Little Willy John
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Bobs vs. Nina Hagen vs. Link Wray
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Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

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The Original

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Little Willy John:

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The Most Popular

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Peggy Lee:

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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The Bobs vs. Nina Hagen vs. Link Wray

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The Bobs:
Nina Hagen:

Link Wray:

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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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Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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Unrelated But Not Without Ample Merit

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So What’s Been Spinning on R Dubbs’ Stereo Lately …
Just for You, Here’s a Dubbs Song!

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“Emily Please” – Luke Doucet:

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