Archive for March, 2026

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!??!

   

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Tune du Jour: “Then He Kissed Me” – The Crystals
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Revolvers vs. The Lurkers vs. The Hard-Ons
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The Original

The Crystals:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Revolvers vs. The Lurkers vs. The Hard-Ons

The song seems to be a magnet for punk bands …

The Revolvers:
The Lurkers:
The Hard-Ons:

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.

 

Tune du Jour: “Mutineer” – Warren Zevon
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Graziano Romani vs. Phil Cody vs. Bob Dylan vs. Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires
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The Original

Warren Zevon:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Graziano Romani vs. Phil Cody vs. Bob Dylan vs. Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires
Graziano Romani:
Phil Cody:
Bob Dylan:
Jason Isabell and Amanda Shires:

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.

 

Tune du Jour: “Get Ready” – The Temptations
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Proclaimers vs. The Zipheads vs. Gregory Isaacs
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The Original

The Temptations:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Proclaimers vs. The Zipheads vs. Gregory Isaacs
The Proclaimers:
The Zipheads:
Gregory Isaacs:

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.

 

Tune du Jour: “Fortunate Son” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Barracudas vs. Pearl Jam vs. Trumpetmouth vs. Skeeter-Kinney
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Proudly thrown down by every self-respecting punk (and rock and ska and folk and reggae and …) band of our time!!!

The Original

Creedence Clearwater Revival:

25th Anniversary Rock And Roll Concert: October 29, 2009

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band with John Fogerty:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Barracudas vs. Pearl Jam vs. Trumpetmouth vs. Skeeter-Kinney
The Barracudas:
Pearl Jam:

Killer performance at Madison Square Garden, July 8, 2003. Mega-group includes Johnny Marr, Betchadupa, Cheetah Chrome, Sleater Kinney, Corin Tucker, Mike Tyler, Steve Earle, Jack Irons, Ben Harper, Billy Gibbons, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Idlewild, and the Buzzcocks. Damn!!!

Trumpetmouth:
Skeeter-Kinney:

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.

 

Tune du Jour: “Busted” – Johnny Cash with The Carter Family
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Wanda Jackson & Jack White vs. George Jones vs. The Wrockers
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First Recording: May 26, 1962

Burl Ives with Chorus and Orchestra Directed by Owen Bradley:

First Release: December 1962

Johnny Cash with The Carter Family:

Definitive Version: August 1963

Ray Charles:

Interesting Cover (Medley): Pump It Up / Busted

Elvis Costello:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Wanda Jackson & Jack White vs. George Jones vs. The Wrockers
Wanda Jackson & Jack White:
George Jones:
The Wrockers:

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.

 

Tune du Jour: “Helter Skelter” – The Beatles
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Oasis vs. The Bobs vs. U2
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The Original

The Beatles:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Oasis vs. The Bobs vs. U2
Oasis:
The Bobs:
U2:

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.