Tune du Jour: “Ready Steady Go” – Generation X
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Trusty vs. Peppermint Creeps vs. Boondoggle Keychain
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Billy reached his highpoint very early in his career …
The Original
Generation X:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Trusty vs. Peppermint Creeps vs. Boondoggle Keychain
Trusty:
Peppermint Creeps:
Boondoggle Keychain:
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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Well Trusty and Peppermint Creeps played it straight and delivered credible covers but with nothing creatively added.
Boondoggle Keychain certainly made it their own. The problem is I did not like what they made it into.
Admittedly, not a particularly satisfying post today … 😦
I voted Peppermint Creeps solely because I liked the homage to the Dolls.
Didn’t know the original or any of the contestants.
The first two acts stayed close to the original, and Peppermint Creeps win in a close call over Trusty.
I didn’t care for the third version.
I’ve always liked Generation X. Their song “Your Generation” is really right up there with the very best of the punk singles of the day. Ready Steady Go is a little tamer, but still okay. The first two bands here were totally interchangeable. I went with the Peppermint Creeps. The third group turned the song into something barely recognizable, and not in a good way.
If you’d have asked me what I thought Generation X’s best song I probably would’ve said Your Generation or maybe 100 Punks, Kiss Me Deadly or their cover of Gimme Some Truth but this one really is the most fun and a more rockin’ tune than I remembered it to be. Boondoggle Keychain sounded like a 45 being played at 33rpm or the soundtrack to air slowly leaking from a balloon. Nix. Peppermint Creeps version reminds me of my European dating profile. Strong accent, thick bottom, rhythmic movements. All good but I went with Trusty for opening riffs, manic unpredictability, reminiscent of Buzzcocks, Toy Dolls, Dickies, invigorating until I hit my head on a bust if John Madden jumping off the chaise longue.