Tune du Jour: “Life During Wartime” – Talking Heads
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Sheri Rene Scott vs. The Staple Singers vs. Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads feat. Freddie McGregor
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The Original
Talking Heads:
The fade out … as Byrne seems to frantically try and get in the last few lyrics … 🙂
Absolutely Splendid Live Concert!!!
Stop Making Sense:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Sheri Rene Scott vs. The Staple Singers vs. Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads feat. Freddie McGregor
Sheri Rene Scott:
The Staple Singers:
Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads feat. Freddie McGregor:
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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I was lucky enough to see the Talking Heads on this tour. Just fantastic. The sheer stamina exhibited … non-stop movement … it was exhausting just to behold. One of the more spectacular shows that I’ve witnessed through the decades. Any questions … 🙂
Last December I saw David Bryne’s amazing latest incantation. He continues to be the consummate showman. His close-out was Life During Wartime with a huge video running of ICE goons roughing up peaceful people. Powerful …
I enjoyed Sherie Rene Scott’s soulful, rhythmic, slow-play of the tune, eventually reaching a crescendo. Very interesting interpretation.
The Staple Singers are such a talented and enjoyable ensemble. Their range of genres covered is simply a marvel. Not surprisingly, with their trademark gospel/soul/funk versatility they nail it again with a highly impressive cover.
Freddie McGregor is another of the old school reggae stalwarts. Not familiar with Mystic Bowie but I came away impressed with this collaborative irie rendition.
Another very tough decision owing to three completely different and wonderful styles of music. I would have liked Sheri Rene Scott’s version to be a bit shorter with a quicker culmination toward the eventual climax. Still, I am giving her my vote based solely on the originality of work.
I expected this to be among the easiest choices in a long time, but it ended up being a very close call.
Never heard of the first contestant, but that was surprisingly good. Extra points for the radical re-working of the piece.
Also didn’t know the reggae artist, and was somewhat skeptical. He also exceeded expectations and almost got the vote.
I’m a fan of The Staple Singers, and predicted a runaway victory. Never heard them sound quite like that, and it wasn’t quite what I expected. If I wasn’t already on their side, this could easily have gone to any of the three.