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Jimmy Ruffin: “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?”

Posted: January 31, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?” – Jimmy Ruffin
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Bruce Springsteen vs. Luther Vandross and Boy George vs. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
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Just might be my favorite Motown song …

First Release: June 3, 1966

Jimmy Ruffin:

First Recording: December 21, 1965 (Not Released Until January 12, 2005)

The Isley Brothers:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Bruce Springsteen vs. Luther Vandross and Boy George vs. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Bruce Springsteen:
Luther Vandross and Boy George:

For a guy that I never cared for, Boy George has managed to sneak himself a few times onto the blog now (and never dreamed I’d see the day when Luther Vandross would grace the blog).

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes:

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.

 

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band: “Badlands”

Posted: January 30, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Badlands” – Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Moa Holmsted vs. Dropkick Murphys vs. Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan
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The Original

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band:

1979 No Nukes Concert

Boston: March 18, 2011

Bruce Springsteen and The Dropkick Murphys:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Moa Holmsted vs. Dropkick Murphys vs. Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan
Moa Holmsted:
Dropkick Murphys:
Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan:

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.

 

GO THE FUCK AWAY MURDEROUS ICE GESTAPO GOON SQUADS!!!

Posted: January 28, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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“You Fascists Bound to Lose!” – Woody Guthrie

In the spirit of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, early Bob Dylan and the immortal Phil Ochs …

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

Streets of Minneapolis:

Jesse Welles

Join Ice:

Billy Bragg

City of Heroes:

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts

Big Crime:

And, of course, WOODY GUTHRIE

All You Fascists:

Mini-Medleys: David Johansen, The Smithereens, Richard Thompson

Posted: January 28, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Medleys
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Potpourri du Jour: “We Gotta Get Out of This Place / It’s My Life / Don’t Bring Me Down” – The Animals / “We’re Not Gonna Take It / See Me Feel Me / Listening to You” – The Who / “My Generation / I Can’t Explain / Substitute” – The Who
THE CLASH of Cover Medleys: David Johansen vs. The Smithereens vs. Richard Thompson
(With Apologies to Medleyophobics)
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Official Cover Me Impressed Medley Definitions:

For our purposes we will rely on medley standards as outlined at the 2012 Institute of Chartered Music Listeners Music-Medley Symposium, which identified and defined the following categories of

Broccoli For Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles ... Oh Yeah!
Broccoli For Miles
And Miles And Miles
And Miles And Miles …
Oh Yeah!

Music Medleys:

The Meager-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from two independent songs.

The Mini-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from three independent songs.

The Medial-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from four independent songs.

The Mega-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from five or more independent songs.

THE CLASH of Cover Medleys

David Johansen vs. The Smithereens vs. Richard Thompson
David Johansen:
“We Gotta Get Out of This Place” / “It’s My Life”   / “Don’t Bring Me Down” (The Animals)

The Smithereens:
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” / “See Me Feel Me”   / “Listening to You” (The Who)
Richard Thompson:
“My Generation” / “I Can’t Explain”   / “Substitue” (The Who)

 

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which medley of cover songs prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

The Undertones: “Get Over You”

Posted: January 26, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Get Over You” – The Undertones
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Kitty and The Kowalskis vs. Fin Raucous vs. Legless in Gaza
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The Original

The Undertones:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Kitty and The Kowalskis vs. Fin Raucous vs. Legless in Gaza
Kitty and The Kowalskis:
Fin Raucous:
Legless in Gaza:

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.

 

Bob Dylan: “Oh, Sister”

Posted: January 24, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Oh, Sister” – Bob Dylan
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Logan Ledger feat. Courtney Marie Andrews vs. Pat Guadagno and Tired Horses vs. Caitlin Wants Pudding
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The Original

Bob Dylan:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Amazing how many excellent covers there are for this relatively little-known gem.

Logan Ledger feat. Courtney Marie Andrews vs. Pat Guadagno and Tired Horses vs. Caitlin Wants Pudding
Logan Ledger feat. Courtney Marie Andrews:
Pat Guadagno and Tired Horses:
Caitlin Wants Pudding (i.e., Atlanta Hometown Heroes Anne Richmond Boston and Big Fish Ensemble):

Yep, that’s Anne Richmond Boston of the legendary cult band, Swimming Pool Q’s.

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.

 

The Replacements: “Can’t Hardly Wait”

Posted: January 23, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Can’t Hardly Wait” – The Replacements
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Justin Townes Earle vs. Kris Roe of The Ataris vs. Bright Little Field vs. JJ Nobody and The Regulars
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Loved this song from the first time needle hit vinyl …

The Original

The Replacements:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Justin Townes Earle vs. Kris Roe of The Ataris vs. Bright Little Field vs. JJ Nobody and The Regulars
Justin Townes Earle:

Also check out the excellent live version of Justin Townes Earle with Jason Isbell on YouTube.

Kris Roe of The Ataris:
Bright Little Field:

This ukulele Replacements tribute disc is terrific!

JJ Nobody and The Regulars:

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.

 

Bob Marley and The Wailers: “Redemption Song”

Posted: January 21, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Redemption Song” – Bob Marley and The Wailers
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Eddie Vedder and Beyonce vs. Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer vs. Sinead O’Connor vs. Playing for Change feat. Mersman Kenkosenki and Stephen Marley
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What could you say? Such a phenomenal song! Among my two or three favorites of Bob Marley. Ah, screw it, it is my favorite Bob Marley song!!!

The Original

Bob Marley and The Wailers:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Eddie Vedder and Beyonce vs. Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer vs. Sinead O’Connor vs. Playing for Change feat. Mersman Kenkosenki and Stephen Marley

Yeah, good luck voting on which is best!

And when you have a spare hour or two, also check out the fantastic versions by The Specials, The Selector, Stevie Wonder, The Chieftains and Ziggy Marley, Jackson Browne, and Bob Geldof and Steven Van Zandt, as well as about 50 other great renditions. Hell, even Yannick Noah acquits himself pretty well on this masterpiece!

Eddie Vedder and Beyonce:
Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer:
Sinead O’Connor:
Playing for Change feat. Mersman Kenkosenki and Stephen Marley:

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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Plastic Bertrand: “Ca Plane Pour Moi”

Posted: January 19, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Ca Plane Pour Moi” – Plastic Bertrand
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Richard Thompson vs. The Busters vs. Manic Hispanic
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Always liked this song back in the day but never knew who did it. Now I do …

The Original

Plastic Bertrand:

Definitive Version

Sonic Youth:

What makes this the definitive version? Well Sonic Youth completely tears this song apart and, since it is my blog, I get to name the definitive version! And it doesn’t hurt that Mssr. Bertrand specifically mentions Sonic Youth in the song …

By the way, this Tannis Root Freedom of Choice release is one of the best new wave / punk tribute cds that you will ever find.

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Richard Thompson vs. The Busters vs. Manic Hispanic
Richard Thompson:
The Busters:
Manic Hispanic:

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.

 

Bob Dylan: “The Times They Are A-Changin'”

Posted: January 17, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “The Times They Are A-Chanin'” – Bob Dylan
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Flogging Molly vs. The Brothers and Sisters vs. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band feat. Roseanne Cash, Steve Earle, Jason Isbell and The War and Treaty vs. Playing for Change feat. Brandie Carlile and Mike McCready
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Sadly, Bob, while you optimistically predicted that the times were changing, you were right, however while they have been changing it is into such a much worse country than anything like what it was in the ’60s …

Of the early Dylan hits that we have all heard a million times, this is one that I will never tire of or stop being in stunned awe over the sheer brilliance of its lyrics.

The Original

Bob Dylan:

A Pretty Amazing Cover (and Outstanding Movie)

Timothee Chalamet, Actor Extraordinaire and Proud Knicks Fanatic:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Flogging Molly vs. The Brothers and Sisters vs. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band feat. Roseanne Cash, Steve Earle, Jason Isbell and The War and Treaty Band vs. Playing for Change feat. Brandie Carlile and Mike McCready
Flogging Molly:
The Brothers and Sisters:

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band feat. Roseanne Cash, Steve Earl, Jason Isbell and The War and Treaty:
Playing for Change feat. Brandie Carlile and Mike McCready as well as Tim and Phil Hanseroth:

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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