Tune du Jour: “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up” – Tom Waits
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Broken Social Scene vs. Petra Haden & Bill Frisell vs. Michael Carpenter & The Cuban Heal
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The Original
Tom Waits:
Definitive Version?
Okay, let’s slow down. Obviously, it is downright sacrilegious to dub any cover of the Master’s as a definitive version. With that said, this song was tailormade for The Ramones in the same vein that Jersey Girl was destined to find its way into Springsteen’s setlist. The Ramones do tare it up though in their remarkable cover.
The Ramones:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Broken Social Scene vs. Petra Haden & Bill Frisell vs. Michael Carpenter & The Cuban Heal
Broken Social Scene:
Petra Haden and Bill Frisell:
Michael Carpenter & The Cuban Heal:
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.
cover me impressed 
Such a fun, rollicking tune!
Broken Social Scene … nice airy feel, strong vocals, strong cover!
Petra Haden and Bill Frisell … interesting, childlike vocals with effective musical harmonies.
Michael Carpenter and The Cuban Heels … here we get a big band feel with perfect vocals for the song.
Loved them all … went with Michael and the boys.