Tune du Jour: “The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill” – The Beatles
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Phish vs. Benjamin Baker vs. Raaga Trippin
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The Beatles:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Phish vs. Benjamin Baker vs. Raaga Trippin
Phish:
Benjamin Baker:
Raaga Trippin:
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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Great song. Phish do a serviceable job, but they sound like a bunch dudes in a high school band. Benjamin Baker’s stark version shows that a good song doesn’t need much else and can stand on its own with minimal instrumentation. But I liked Raaga Trippin’s version best, just because it’s different and unconventional, and made you want to tap your toes to it (just for a second).
one of the weaker songs on the white album. I prefer raaga because it sounds least like the original. Also, it sounds to me like the entire song is acapella, which is pretty impressive by itself.
Torn between Phish and the Raaga boys. I’m not a big fan of Phish but they did a nice job here and got my vote.
I have always lived this song. This is an example of how playful, childlike and spontaneous Lennon could sound when he was happy. A stark contrast to his activist years post-Beatles. I think Phish is the winner because they have the group theatrical insanity to replicate the farcical mood. When Baker sings the song loses all the fun. Kudos to Raaga Trippin for the original arrangement. It was enjoyable but not enough to seek it out again.
Unremarkable straight reading from Benjamin Baker. Not very compelling.
I was hopin’ the Raaga Trippin version would sound more Indian. Shoulda had some sitars and tablas and whatnot.
Phish in a landslide. A whimsical, light-hearted offering from Lennon. Phish plays along, taking the song on its own terms.
Unremarkable straight reading from Benjamin Baker. Not very compelling.
I was hopin’ the Raaga Trippin version would sound more Indian. Shoulda had some sitars and tablas and whatnot.
Phish in a landslide. A whimsical, light-hearted offering from Lennon. Phish plays along, taking the song on its own terms.
I actually liked Benji B’s childlike innocence… but that Raaja had me from the first Hari Hari, or whatever the heck that was
I actually liked Benji B’s childlike innocence… but that Raaja had me from the first Hari Hari, or whatever the heck that was
I actually liked Benji B’s childlike innocence… but that Raaja had me from the first Hari Hari, or whatever the heck that was