Tune du Jour: “I Am A Rock” – Simon and Garfunkel
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Coolies vs. The Hollies vs. Me First and The Gimme Gimmes
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Simon and Garfunkel:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
The Coolies vs. The Hollies vs. Me First and The Gimme Gimmes
The Coolies:
Hit it, Billy …
The Hollies:
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes:
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 going with the Hollies and I don’t really know why. Just kinda spoke to me.
I’m going with the Hollies and I don’t really know why. Just kinda spoke to me.
I’m a big fan of S&G, and have been for decades. This is a very intense song. “Hiding in my room, safe within my womb, I touch no one and no one touches me.” Heavy stuff. I remember hearing this as a kid and it really resonating. Coolies version is interesting, turning it into a kinda fun song. But… it’s not a fun song. Me First & the Gimme Gimmes (a group that must be giving Richie kickbacks) version is too irreverent for such a song like this. I had to go with the Hollies and their stellar harmonies.