Tune du Jour: “Waterloo Sunset” – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: David Bowie vs. Robyn Hitchcock vs. The Jam vs. Rhett Miller
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Such beautiful imagery, vocals and music … The Kinks at their best.
The Original
The Kinks:
Ray Davies and David Bowie:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
David Bowie vs. Robyn Hitchcock vs. The Jam vs. Rhett Miller
David Bowie:
Robyn Hitchcock:
The Jam:
Rhett Miller:
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 can’t believe I had to suffer through four version of this fucking piece of shit song.
Kidding. The Kinks are my favorite band, period. And this song hold a very special place in all Kinks’ fans hearts. This is one of those situations where almost all cover versions will sound okay because the song is just so fabulous. Indeed, all four versions here were great, but I had to give it to Bowie, who famously said that he had never heard a Kinks song he didn’t like. Bowie’s voice, strong but restrained, rises above the other versions here, in my opinion. Very nice way to start my day.