Tune du Jour: “Revolution” – The Beatles
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Flamin’ Groovies vs. REO Brothers vs. Billy Bragg vs. Stone Temple Pilots
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Damn, does this song ring true in these times?!!?
The Original
The Beatles:
Interesting Loose Interpretation
Nina Simone:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Flamin’ Groovies vs. REO Brothers vs. Billy Bragg vs. Stone Temple Pilots
Flamin’ Groovies:
REO Brothers:
Billy Bragg:
Stone Temple Pilots:
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’m too distracted by Kristi Noem’s husband’s cartoonishly large breasts to comment on the song. I’ll log on later.
Such a great power pop song! And seeing the video with those guys so young blasting it out …
Nothing at all wrong with the Flamin’ Groovies take but nothing that sets them apart either.
I don’t know who the REO Brothers are. They look like a bunch of teenagers practicing in their basement for the high school talent show. But, damn, that was an impressive cover!
My man, Billy, delivers a very Bragg-Meister-Esque version. That guy just can do no wrong in my eyes (and ears).
Stone Temple Pilots really have this song down and deliver just a superb in-studio version.
All excellent, reverent, and accomplished. My vote goes to Stone Temple Pilots.
I might have thought Flamin’ Groovies had the best chance of getting today’s vote, but the lo-fi lackluster version was disappointing and lacked luster.
Never heard of REO Brothers. They tried to recreate the original note-for-note. They were good at doing just that, lead vocalist included.
Stone Temple Pilots likewise did a cover very similar to the original.
Billy Bragg wins today’s vote by providing us with a little something different.