Tune du Jour: “I’m a Little Bit Country, I’m a Little Bit Rock & Roll” – Donny & Marie Osmond
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Bill Funt, Carey Farrell & Steve Della Maggoria vs. John Wesley Harding & Kelly Hogan vs. An Unidentified Cockatiel
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“A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock & Roll” is one of those songs that is so brutally awful there should really be a class action suit against its producers for the personal pain and suffering it has caused to the multitudes. Who knows where I might be if I had never heard this audio-tripe? And given that it was a pretty big hit it is quite interesting how few covers there are of the song. It’s as if there is a concerted effort by all to erase that horrible memory from our collective consciousness.
Yet, this is a post that ultimately had to happen. Despite the deplorable memories that the mere mention of this song conjures up, it does have one ultra-fantastic redeeming quality. The incomparable Kelly Hogan and the ever-so-nearly incomparable John Wesley Harding collaborated on a version of “A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock & Roll” that stands as one of my favorite covers of all time. They power their way through the tune with pitch-perfect harmonies, enhanced lyrics and a slightly chaotic score. Brilliant delivery, simply brilliant. Definitely a Cover Me Impressed Hall of Famer!
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Donny & Marie Osmond:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Bill Funt, Carey Farrell & Steve Della Maggoria vs. John Wesley Harding & Kelly Hogan vs. An Unidentified Cockatiel
Bill Funt, Carey Farrell & Steve Della Maggoria:
John Wesley Harding & Kelly Hogan:
An Unidentified Cockatiel:
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?!!?
Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.
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This one is a slam dunk. The cockatiel all the way.
The cockatiel, hand’s down. First of all, it’s the shortest video. And I’m very impressed with how the bird can mimic both voices so perfectly. It’s uncanny.
Well I guess my intro to the post eliminates the mystery of who I voted for. JWH & KH rock out dragging a terrible song into the realm of enjoyment. But I do have to give major props to Funt etal. who put together a surprisingly delightful show. While the cockatiel displayed impressive head-bobbing technique his footwork was just terrible. Keep practicing little fella.