Tune du Jour: “Sweet Jane” – The Velvet Underground
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Mott the Hoople vs. R.E.M. and Gang of Four vs. Jesse Welles feat. Matt Quinn
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The Original
The Velvet Underground:
Concert Commemorating the Opening of The Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Museum: 9/2/1995
Lou Reed and Soul Asylum:
Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Show: 10/30/2009
Lou Reed and Metallica:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Mott the Hoople vs. R.E.M. and Gang of Four vs. Jesse Welles feat. Matt Quinn
Mott the Hoople:
R.E.M. and Gang of Four:
Jesse Welles feat. Matt Quinn (a.k.a. Mount Joy):
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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A favorite band, as you all know. There are many other songs in their body of work that I prefer, but you can’t deny that this is a classic, just for the guitar riff alone. I loved the version of Lou with Soul Asylum. As for the covers, I’m giving it to Mott the Hoople for their low-key very competent version.
And for those of you who don’t know… I have, amongst my possessions, a leather jacket that was given to Lou Reed by President Clinton as a gift for playing at the White House. It has the presidential seal embroidered on the inside pocket, and Lou’s signature across the back. One of my prized possessions.
Dang, that’s intriguing
hows bout a photo or 12 of that little black beauty posted to your blog, Arn?
Love Lou with Soul Asylum (one more reason I wish I were Dave Pirner). Is it just me or does Lou look less engaged in the performance with Metallica, which I thought was a somewhat odd pairing? Probably the 1,738th time he played it, so I guess understandable.
Mott the Hoople is technically proficient but seems to lack that essential edge.
R.E.M. and Gang of Four, a legendary pairing, to say the least! Amazing that this audio still exists. Obviously frenetic and possibly spontaneous. Raw, but pure fun given the historic significance. Could only wish for better sound quality.
Welles and Quinn are good but the vocals are a bit muted.
Have to go with R.E.M./Gang of Four strictly on star power. The lack of a polished product is acceptable for a jagged song of this nature.
Mott The Hoople do a serviceable version without changing the original much.
R.E.M and Gang of Four’s version suffers from very poor sound.
Jesse Welles and company also stayed close to the original, but sounded best, and gets today’s vote.
Okey Dokey
Done broke the Code!
Took a balanced cocktail of Geriatric Isometrics with a Liberal dose of some Free Form Tai Chi Soul Samba/Mambas but its all coming together
Jesse and Joy Boy, and it weren’t all that close.