Tune du Jour: “Knock on Wood” – Eddie Floyd
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Alton Ellis vs. The Saints vs. David Bowie
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The Original
Eddie Floyd:
Most Popular Cover
Amii Stewart:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Alton Ellis vs. The Saints vs. David Bowie
Alton Ellis:
The Saints:
David Bowie:
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 big hit by Amii Stewart … not impressed … maybe it was the shitty video … had to stop it midway through. 😦
Alton Ellis typically delivers reggae, which is what I expected hear. A pretty straightforward take. Not bad.
The Saints … The Most Primitive Band in the World … never heard that epithet before … I like it. Nice punk (primitive?) interpretation of the song.
I don’t think that I’ve ever heard Bowie approach this genre before. He pulls it off quite well.
I’m going to give it to The Saints. The other two covers were competent but nothing special nor creative (and not nearly primitive enough 🙂 )