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Bob Dylan: “I Shall Be Released”

Posted: October 13, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I Shall Be Released” – Bob Dylan
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Chrissie Hynde vs. Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson vs. Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker and Roberto Luti
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The one thing that I will always remember regarding this beautiful song took place in early 1986. Pete and I went to see The Band at some fairground in Miami. Phenomenal show. The show ended with Richard Manuel doing vocals on I Shall Be Released. A few days later, after their next show in Winter Park, Richard Manuel hung himself. Can’t help but believe that Richard new what he was about to do as he sang it.

The Original

Bob Dylan:

The Last Waltz

Incredible Line-Up: Bob Dylan, The Band (Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson, Rick Danko, Levon Helms and Richard Manuel), Neil Young, Ronnie Wood, Eric Clapton, Paul Butterfield, Dr. John, Ringo Star, among many others …

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Chrissie Hynde vs. Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson vs. Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker and Roberto Luti
Chrissie Hynde:
Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson:
Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker and Roberto Luti:

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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Ike & Tina Turner: “River Deep Mountain High”

Posted: October 11, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “River Deep Mountain High” – Ike & Tina Turner
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Animals vs. The Flamin’ Groovies vs. The Easybeats
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The Original

Ike & Tina Turner:

Another Big Hit

The Supremes and The Four Tops:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Animals vs. The Flamin’ Groovies vs. The Easybeats
The Animals:
The Flamin’ Groovies:
The Easybeats:

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.

 

Gnarls Barkley: “Crazy”

Posted: October 10, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Crazy” – Gnarls Barkley
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker vs. Walk Off the Earth vs. First to Eleven vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Hannah Gill and Casey Abrams
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The Original

Gnarls Barkley:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker vs. Walk Off the Earth vs. First to Eleven vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Hannah Gill and Casey Abrams
Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker:
Walk Off the Earth:
First to Eleven:
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Hannah Gill and Casey Abrams:

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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Big Star: “Thirteen”

Posted: October 8, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Thirteen” – Big Star
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Kind of Like Spitting vs. Wilco vs. Evan Dando vs. Mary Lou Lord
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The Original

Big Star:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Kind of Like Spitting vs. Wilco vs. Evan Dando vs. Mary Lou Lord
Kind of Like Spitting:
Wilco:
Evan Dando:
Mary Lou Lord:

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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Johnny Cash: “Man in Black”

Posted: October 6, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Man in Black” – Johnny Cash
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Marc Almond vs. The Bouncing Souls vs. Andy Allo
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Whenever I hear this song I am always amazed (and a bit dissatisfied) that Johnny didn’t write more of his own material. Such a well-conceived, empathetic tune. Very reminiscent of Phil Ochs, which is about as high a praise as I can give.

The Original

Johnny Cash:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Marc Almond vs. The Bouncing Souls vs. Andy Allo
Marc Almond:

This is from one of the earliest tribute cover albums that I came across (1988)

The Bouncing Souls:
Andy Allo:

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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Creedence Clearwater Revival: “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?”

Posted: October 4, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Ramones vs. The Minutemen vs. Joan Jett
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My favorite CCR song by far. For years most mistakenly believed this song was about the Vietnam War. But in time John Fogerty allowed that it was actually his expression of frustration over the rain of problems the band was experiencing as his brother, Tom, prepared to leave CCR, which would ultimately precipitate the entire breakup of the band at was then its height of success.

The Original

Creedence Clearwater Revival:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

There is a whole lot of great covers of this classic. These are three of my favorites. We may very well revisit this song sometime down the road.

The Ramones vs. The Minutemen vs. Joan Jett
The Ramones:

Kerry, long ago, gave me this great cd for which I will always be grateful!

The Minutemen:
Joan Jett:

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.

 

Van Halen: “Jump”

Posted: October 3, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Jump” – Van Halen
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Aztec Camera vs. Mary Lou Lord vs. Bruce Springsteen
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Have always hated Van Halen. Had to suffer through their awful din when they opened for The Rolling Stones in Orlando of 1981. But there are some pretty good covers of this otherwise mediocre song so I have begrudgingly allowed this overrated band onto my website.

The Original

Van Halen:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Aztec Camera vs. Mary Lou Lord vs. Bruce Springsteen
Aztec Camera:
Mary Lou Lord:
Bruce Springsteen:

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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Gloria Gaynor: “I Will Survive”

Posted: October 1, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: R.E.M. vs. John Otway vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Sara Niemietz
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I hated the disco years as mush as anyone. Yet I have always liked this song …

The Original

Gloria Gaynor:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

R.E.M. vs. John Otway vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Sara Niemietz
R.E.M.:
John Otway:
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Sara Niemietz:

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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