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Simon and Garfunkel: “Bridge Over Troubled Water”

Posted: June 28, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Bridge Over Troubled Water” – Simon and Garfunkel
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Prince Buster vs. Johnny Cash and Fiona Apple vs. Byron Lee and The Dragonaires vs. KINGSIZED
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Once again, another poetic masterpiece from Paul Simon.

The Original

Simon and Garfunkel:

My Favorite Version

From “Live Rhymin'”. I LOVE the way The Jesse Dixon Singers blend with Paul!

Paul Simon and The Jesse Dixon Singers:

HUGE HIT

Elvis Presley:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Prince Buster vs. Johnny Cash and Fiona Apple vs. Byron Lee and The Dragonaires vs. KINGSIZED
Prince Buster:
Johnny Cash and Fiona Apple:
Byron Lee and The Dragonaires:
KINGSIZED:

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!??!

   

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The Beatles: “All You Need is Love”

Posted: June 27, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “All You Need is Love” – The Beatles
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Echo & The Bunnymen vs. Tom Jones feat. Dave Stewart vs. The Flaming Lips vs. Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller
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The Original

The Beatles say “love” 97 times in this track. This staggering amount of repetition accounts for nearly one-sixth of the total uses of the word across their entire discography …

The Beatles:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Echo & The Bunnymen vs. Tom Jones feat. Dave Stewart vs. The Flaming Lips vs. Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller
Echo & The Bunnymen:
Tom Jones feat. Dave Stewart:
The Flaming Lips:
Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller:

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!??!

   

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Billy Bragg & Wilco: “California Stars”

Posted: June 26, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “California Stars” – Billy Bragg & Wilco
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Skullers vs. Rhett Miller feat. Jon Brion vs. Courtney Love and Juliette Jackson
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Ahh … As you are reading this, me and seven of my best-buds are setting out for the Solid Sound Festival in N Adams, MASS to see Bragg, Wilco and a virtual bevy of others present their formidable talents. Of course, Bragg and Wilco will culminate the show by performing their classic collaboration of Woody Guthrie songs, Mermaid Avenue, live …

The Original

Billy Bragg & Wilco:

Predictably, I prefer Bragg’s vocals …

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Skullers vs. Rhett Miller feat. Jon Brion vs. Courtney Love and Juliette Jackson
The Skullers:
Rhett Miller feat. Jon Brion:
Courtney Love and Juliette Jackson:

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.

 

The Smiths: “Ask”

Posted: June 24, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Ask” – The Smiths
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Gigolo Aunts vs. Josh Caterer vs. Reel Big Fish vs. Billy Bragg
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The Original

The Smiths:

For Guitar Enthusiasts

Daniel Earwicker:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Gigolo Aunts vs. Josh Caterer vs. Reel Big Fish vs. Billy Bragg
Gigolo Aunts:
Josh Caterer:
Reel Big Fish:
Billy Bragg:

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!??!

   

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Blondie: “Dreaming”

Posted: June 22, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Dreaming” – Blondie
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Smashing Pumpkins vs. Suzanne Vega and Gerry Leonard vs. Yo La Tengo
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The Original

Blondie:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Smashing Pumpkins vs. Suzanne Vega and Gerry Leonard vs. Yo La Tengo
Smashing Pumpkins:
Suzanne Vega and Gerry Leonard:
Yo La Tengo:

Another killer cover from the outstanding Tannis Freedom of Choice disc …

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!??!

   

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Good Night And Good Luck …

Posted: June 20, 2026 in Uncategorized
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Posts through 6/28/26 … 😦

Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson: “Pickin’ Wild Mountain Berries”

Posted: June 20, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Pickin’ Wild Mountain Berries” – Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Solution vs. Kelly Hogan and The Pine Mountain Cosmonauts vs. Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn
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I’m sure that you will LOVE this post, Arnie … 🙂

The Original

Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Solution vs. Kelly Hogan and The Pine Mountain Cosmonauts vs. Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn
The Solution:
Kelly Hogan and The Pine Mountain Cosmonauts:
Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn:

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.

 

The Crickets: “I Fought the Law”

Posted: June 19, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I Fought the Law” – The Crickets
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Barnyard Fury vs. The Pogues feat. Joe Strummer vs. Bad Shepherds vs. Green Day with Rhythms del Mundo
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The Original

The Crickets:

Big Hit

Bobby Fuller Four:

DEFINITIVE Version

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Barnyard Fury vs. The Pogues feat. Joe Strummer vs. Bad Shepherds vs. Green Day with Rhythms del Mundo
Barnyard Fury:
The Pogues feat. Joe Strummer:
Bad Shepherds:
Green Day with Rhythms del Mundo:

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.

 

Burt Bacharach / The Shirelles: “Baby It’s You”

Posted: June 17, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Baby It’s You” – The Shirelles
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Johnny Thunders and Patti Paladin vs. The Beatles vs. Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe
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The Original

The Shirelles:

Nice Medley

Chrissie Hynde:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Johnny Thunders and Patti Paladin vs. The Beatles vs. Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe
Johnny Thunders and Patti Paladin:
The Beatles:
Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe:

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.

 

John Lennon / Yoko Ono & The Plastic Ono Band: “Instant Karma!”

Posted: June 15, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Instant Karma!” – John Lennon / Yoko Ono & The Plastic Ono Band
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: U2 vs. The Vitamin String Quartet vs. Midnight Oil vs. Paul Weller
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The Original

John Lennon / Yoko Ono & The Plastic Ono Band:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

U2 vs. The Vitamin String Quartet vs. Midnight Oil vs. Paul Weller
U2:
The Vitamin String Quartet:
Midnight Oil:

There used to be killer footage of Midnight Oil performing this song at an impromptu protest in downtown NYC on YouTube but, unfortunately, it ultimately got yanked …

Paul Weller:

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!??!

   

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