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Prince: “Manic Monday”

Posted: September 29, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Manic Monday” – Prince
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Kate Rusby vs. Leningrad Cowboys vs. Dini Kimmel
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While most would certainly associate this song with The Bangles, Prince actually wrote it and was the first to record it March 1983. However, Prince did not release his version until more than 10 years later. The Bangles, meanwhile, released their megahit in 1985.

The Original

Prince:

Most Popular Cover

The Bangles:

Prince and The Bangles, May 14, 1986:

Billie Joe Armstrong & Susanna Hoffs:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Kate Rusby vs. Leningrad Cowboys vs. Dini Kimmel
Kate Rusby:

Kate recorded this at home during Covid with her kids helping her out.

Leningrad Cowboys:
Dini Kimmel:

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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Glen Osser and Orchestra: “Meet the Mets”

Posted: September 28, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Meet the Mets” – Glen Osser and Orchestra
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Mike Soricelli vs. Nick Pauly vs. Yo La Tengo
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Yes! Meet the Mets! And let us celebrate the highest payroll in baseball! Many baseball teams in recent memory have bought themselves a world championship. But even in these times of capitalism run amok whereby money could get you anything, the Mets organization is too inept to even buy itself a playoff spot! Who needs a salary cap when you have the incompetence of the New York Mets?

The Original

Glen Osser and Orchestra:

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Mike Soricelli vs. Nick Pauly vs. Yo La Tengo
Mike Soricelli:
Nick Pauly:
Yo La Tengo:

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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Sinead O’Connor: “Black Boys on Mopeds”

Posted: September 27, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Black Boys on Mopeds” – Sinead O’Connor
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Nields vs. North Green vs. Jack and Amanda Palmer
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The Original

Sinead’s most impressive composition? I would argue so. Simply baffling that it was left off of her ‘best of’ album!

Sinead O’Connor:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Nields vs. North Green vs. Jack and Amanda Palmer
The Nields:
North Green:
Jack and Amanda Palmer:

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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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Gladys Knight and The Pips: “I Heard it Through the Grapevine”

Posted: September 26, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” – Gladys Knight and The Pips
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Bettye LaVette vs. Amy Winehouse and Paul Weller vs. Rare Earth
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The Original

Original version and first to be a hit.

Gladys Knight and The Pips:

The Definitive Version

Marvin Gaye:

Yet Another Hit

Creedence Clearwater Revival:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Bettye LaVette vs. Amy Winehouse and Paul Weller vs. Rare Earth
Bettye LaVette:
Amy Winehouse and Paul Weller:

Only recently learned that Rare Earth was on the Motown label.

Rare Earth:

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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 Undertones: “Teenage Kicks”

Posted: September 24, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Teenage Kicks” – The Undertones
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Nouvelle Vague vs. Platinum Paddies feat. The Rabbi vs. Hagfish
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Simply a masterpiece of the era …

The Original

The Undertones:

Just so many great covers of this song. Here’s three of them. We may have to revisit this at another time …

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Nouvelle Vague vs. Platinum Paddies feat. The Rabbi vs. Hagfish
Nouvelle Vague:
Platinum Paddies feat. The Rabbi:
Hagfish:

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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 Kinks: “Better Things”

Posted: September 22, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Better Things” – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Marky Ramone and The Intruders vs. Dar Williams vs. Pearl Jam vs. Fountains of Wayne
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Probably my favorite song by The Kinks. So simple yet so perfect.

The Original

The Kinks:

Truly Great Version

Ray Davies and Bruce Springsteen:

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Some really nice covers of what I would consider a somewhat obscure gem of The Kinks. Not easy whittling it down to four.

Marky Ramone and The Intruders vs. Dar Williams vs. Pearl Jam vs. Fountains of Wayne
Marky Ramone and The Intruders:
Dar Williams:
Pearl Jam:
Fountains of Wayne:

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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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Talking Heads: “Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town”

Posted: September 20, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town” – Talking Heads
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Formula 5 vs. Catwalk vs. Beyond the Red Room
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First song on their first album and they had me right there! One of my favorite Talking Heads’ songs.

The Original

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

How’s this for some interesting band names …

Formula 5 vs. Catwalk vs. Beyond the Red Room
Formula 5:
Catwalk:
Beyond the Red Room:

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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 Band: “It Makes No Difference”

Posted: September 19, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “It Makes No Difference” – The Band
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Mekons vs. My Morning Jacket vs. Eric Clapton
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The Original

Such a well-crafted ballad on the angst of unrequited love. Just Brilliant!

The Band:

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The Mekons vs. My Morning Jacket vs. Eric Clapton
The Mekons:
My Morning Jacket:
Eric Clapton:

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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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Nine Inch Nails: “Hurt”

Posted: September 17, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Hurt” – Nine Inch Nails
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Eddie Vedder vs. Johnny Cash vs. Puddles Pity Party
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The Original

Nine Inch Nails:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Eddie Vedder vs. Johnny Cash vs. Puddles Pity Party
Eddie Vedder:
Johnny Cash:
Puddles Pity Party:

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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 Melodians: “Rivers of Babylon”

Posted: September 15, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Rivers of Babylon” – The Melodians
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Byron Lee and The Dragonaires vs. Steve Earle vs. Sublime
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The Original

The Melodians:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Byron Lee and The Dragonaires vs. Steve Earle vs. Sublime
Byron Lee and The Dragonaires:
Steve Earle:
Sublime:

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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