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David Bowie: “Life on Mars”

Posted: February 6, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Life on Mars” – David Bowie
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Robyn Hitchcock vs. The Flaming Lips vs. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain vs. Soctt Bradlee Postmodern Jukebox feat. Olivia Kuper Harris
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Can’t say exactly why, but this is probably my favorite David Bowie song …

The Original

David Bowie:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Robyn Hitchcock vs. The Flaming Lips vs. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain vs. Scott Bradlee Postmodern Jukebox feat. Olivia Kuper Harris
Robyn Hitchcock:
The Flaming Lips:
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain:
Scott Bradlee Postmodern Jukebox feat. Olivia Kuper Harris:

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 Pixies: “Wave of Mutilation”

Posted: February 4, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Wave of Mutilation” – The Pixies
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: OK Go vs. Number Girl vs. Rhett Miller feat. Joey Santiago
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I have said it before and I will say it again … The Pixies … sigh … one of the truly great bands of the late ’80s, early ’90s … just feel that, in retrospect, this highly influential band still does not get their fair due ,,,

The Original

The Pixies:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

OK Go vs. Number Girl vs. Rhett Miller feat. Joey Santiago
OK Go:
Number Girl:
Rhett Miller feat. Joey Santiago:

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 Beat: “Rock ‘n’ Roll Girl”

Posted: February 2, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Rock ‘n’ Roll Girl” – The Beat
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Rachel Gordon and The Very Idea vs. Boris the Sprinkler vs. The Muffs
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Pretty much played the vinyl off of their self-titled debut album.

The Original

The Beat:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Rachel Gordon and The Very Idea vs. Boris the Sprinkler vs. The Muffs
Rachel Gordon and The Very Idea:
Boris the Sprinkler:
The Muffs:

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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Jimmy Ruffin: “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?”

Posted: January 31, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?” – Jimmy Ruffin
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Bruce Springsteen vs. Luther Vandross and Boy George vs. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
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Just might be my favorite Motown song …

First Release: June 3, 1966

Jimmy Ruffin:

First Recording: December 21, 1965 (Not Released Until January 12, 2005)

The Isley Brothers:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Bruce Springsteen vs. Luther Vandross and Boy George vs. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Bruce Springsteen:
Luther Vandross and Boy George:

For a guy that I never cared for, Boy George has managed to sneak himself a few times onto the blog now (and never dreamed I’d see the day when Luther Vandross would grace the blog).

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes:

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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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band: “Badlands”

Posted: January 30, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Badlands” – Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Moa Holmsted vs. Dropkick Murphys vs. Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan
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The Original

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band:

1979 No Nukes Concert

Boston: March 18, 2011

Bruce Springsteen and The Dropkick Murphys:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Moa Holmsted vs. Dropkick Murphys vs. Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan
Moa Holmsted:
Dropkick Murphys:
Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan:

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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GO THE FUCK AWAY MURDEROUS ICE GESTAPO GOON SQUADS!!!

Posted: January 28, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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“You Fascists Bound to Lose!” – Woody Guthrie

In the spirit of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, early Bob Dylan and the immortal Phil Ochs …

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

Streets of Minneapolis:

Jesse Welles

Join Ice:

Billy Bragg

City of Heroes:

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts

Big Crime:

And, of course, WOODY GUTHRIE

All You Fascists:

The Undertones: “Get Over You”

Posted: January 26, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Get Over You” – The Undertones
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Kitty and The Kowalskis vs. Fin Raucous vs. Legless in Gaza
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The Original

The Undertones:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Kitty and The Kowalskis vs. Fin Raucous vs. Legless in Gaza
Kitty and The Kowalskis:
Fin Raucous:
Legless in Gaza:

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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Bob Dylan: “Oh, Sister”

Posted: January 24, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Oh, Sister” – Bob Dylan
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Logan Ledger feat. Courtney Marie Andrews vs. Pat Guadagno and Tired Horses vs. Caitlin Wants Pudding
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The Original

Bob Dylan:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Amazing how many excellent covers there are for this relatively little-known gem.

Logan Ledger feat. Courtney Marie Andrews vs. Pat Guadagno and Tired Horses vs. Caitlin Wants Pudding
Logan Ledger feat. Courtney Marie Andrews:
Pat Guadagno and Tired Horses:
Caitlin Wants Pudding (i.e., Atlanta Hometown Heroes Anne Richmond Boston and Big Fish Ensemble):

Yep, that’s Anne Richmond Boston of the legendary cult band, Swimming Pool Q’s.

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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 Replacements: “Can’t Hardly Wait”

Posted: January 23, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Can’t Hardly Wait” – The Replacements
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Justin Townes Earle vs. Kris Roe of The Ataris vs. Bright Little Field vs. JJ Nobody and The Regulars
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Loved this song from the first time needle hit vinyl …

The Original

The Replacements:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Justin Townes Earle vs. Kris Roe of The Ataris vs. Bright Little Field vs. JJ Nobody and The Regulars
Justin Townes Earle:

Also check out the excellent live version of Justin Townes Earle with Jason Isbell on YouTube.

Kris Roe of The Ataris:
Bright Little Field:

This ukulele Replacements tribute disc is terrific!

JJ Nobody and The Regulars:

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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Bob Marley and The Wailers: “Redemption Song”

Posted: January 21, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Redemption Song” – Bob Marley and The Wailers
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Eddie Vedder and Beyonce vs. Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer vs. Sinead O’Connor vs. Playing for Change feat. Mersman Kenkosenki and Stephen Marley
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What could you say? Such a phenomenal song! Among my two or three favorites of Bob Marley. Ah, screw it, it is my favorite Bob Marley song!!!

The Original

Bob Marley and The Wailers:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Eddie Vedder and Beyonce vs. Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer vs. Sinead O’Connor vs. Playing for Change feat. Mersman Kenkosenki and Stephen Marley

Yeah, good luck voting on which is best!

And when you have a spare hour or two, also check out the fantastic versions by The Specials, The Selector, Stevie Wonder, The Chieftains and Ziggy Marley, Jackson Browne, and Bob Geldof and Steven Van Zandt, as well as about 50 other great renditions. Hell, even Yannick Noah acquits himself pretty well on this masterpiece!

Eddie Vedder and Beyonce:
Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer:
Sinead O’Connor:
Playing for Change feat. Mersman Kenkosenki and Stephen Marley:

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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