Tune du Jour: “Werewolves of London” – Warren Zevon
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: David Lindley & El Rayo-X vs. Magnolia Electric Co. vs. Elio E Le Storie Tese vs. Kidz Bop Kids vs. Jackson Browne
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From the Frank Zappa school of supreme bizarreness …
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Warren Zevon:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Five covers for a bizarre, quirky and somewhat obscure song?!!? I was amazed how many excellent and original covers there were for this oddball tune. I guess everyone wanted to get in on the fun. Among the great covers that did not make the cut: Adam Sandler (is there anything this guy can’t do?), The Flamin’ Groovies, The 69 Cats, The Bolivian Sunshine Dogs, Et al.
David Lindley & El Rayo-X vs. Magnolia Electric Co. vs. Elio E Le Storie Tese vs. Kidz Bop Kids vs. Jackson Browne
David Lindley & El Rayo-X:
Magnolia Electric Co.:
Elio E Le Storie Tese:
Kidz Bop Kids:
Jackson Browne:
I was not too thrilled with what Jackson’s career evolved into, but anyone who doubts that this was one of the finest songwriters of his time should check out his first four releases: Jackson Browne, For Everyman, Late for the Sky and The Pretender. All simply superb!
Here Jackson’s playful side is on full display. The first time I actually heard the song was from this fine bootleg.
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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Such a wonderfully strange song.
Elio E Le Storie Tese very nearly stole this vote on the strength of his quite satisfying video.
Jackson Browne’s version will always be near to my heart as it is the first time that I ever heard this little gem and the werewolves of Bryn Mawr are ever so lovely.
But this came down to a foot race between David Lindley with El Rayo-X and Kidz Bop Kids with DL’s ska sensibilities winning the day.
Jackson Browne offers a loose and playful version at a time Zevon was unknown.
Kidz Bop sanitized the graphic lyrics in a couple of places.
Interesting to hear the song in Italian. They even switched the location to Milan.
The Magnolia Electric Co put forth a version every bit as bland as their band name.
Had to vote for the punchy up-tempo cover by David Lindley and band.
Richie, you’re killing me with these posts that come loaded with four and five cover versions. Whatever happened to the classic three-song lineup? Oh wait… I’m retired. I’ve got nowhere I need to be. I suppose I can spare half an hour to sit here and listen to music.
Jackson Browne’s version was a pleasant listen, but David Lindley & El Rayo-X’s upbeat ska take completely won me over. That one got my vote.