Tune du Jour: “Walk Away Renee” – The Left Banke
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes vs. Badly Drawn Boy vs. Marshall Crenshaw
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The Original
The Left Banke:
Definitive Version
The Four Tops:
An Interesting Cover … Sort of …
Billy Bragg:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes vs. Badly Drawn Boy vs. Marshall Crenshaw
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes:
Badly Drawn Boy:
Marshall Crenshaw:
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 absolutely love the original, and it’s right up my alley. Gorgeous melody, vocal harmonies, catchy sixties folk rock. A real favorite.
The Four Tops are great at what they do, which is usually full-throated up-temp hard chargin’ R & B. I’m surprised they would attempt this.
Southside Johnny is also a good band and when they’re in their element, they can really cook. But, as with the Four Tops, this isn’t their jam. Also a questionable cover for them.
Marshall Crenshaw wins the vote, although I thought his version was good but not great. At least he’s not playing out of position like the other competitors.