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The Foundations: “Build Me Up Buttercup”

Posted: June 16, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Build Me Up Buttercup” – The Foundations
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The David Johansen Group vs. Save Ferris vs. Twenty One Pilots
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And In My Hour of Need, I Truly Am Indeed, Alone Again, Broccoli ...

And In My Hour of Need,
I Truly Am Indeed,
Alone Again, Broccoli …

 

One of the ultimate good-time songs. Syrupy, schmaltzy, bubble-gum gooey and the like? Sure but what of it? Build Me Up Buttercup still manages to endure as a retro-cool song that has brought smiles to the masses. You shake your head in disagreement? Well let me put this out there. When was the last time David Johansen wasted time on a song of no musical merit? Yeah that would be never. Still, if your senses are somehow offended by this old, played-out standby then I suggest you take the day off and come back tomorrow. The rest of us will just relax and revel in the saccharine absurdity of it all.

 

The Original

The Foundations:

 

A Creative, Fun and Obviously Memorable Use of Build Me Up Buttercup

 

Everyone gets into the act (like literally everyone) at Carly Fearnley and Rikki Sjamsul’s wedding, July 27, 2013!

 

And a Creative, Fun and Obviously Memorable Cover of Build Me Up Buttercup

 

Julia Nunes and friends and friends and more friends:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

The David Johansen Group vs. Save Ferris vs. Twenty One Pilots
The David Johansen Group:

Save Ferris:

Save Ferris has informed me that this is not their cover song. Never a dull moment on CMI …

Twenty One Pilots:

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 Jam: “The Modern World”

Posted: June 15, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “The Modern World” – The Jam
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Ben Harper vs. IANSANITY vs. Less Than Jake
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Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

The Original

 

The Jam:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Ben Harper vs. IANSANITY vs. Less Than Jake
Ben Harper:

IANSANITY:

Less Than Jake:

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 Kinks: “Waterloo Sunset” (Part #2)

Posted: June 14, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Waterloo Sunset” (Part #2) – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Def Leppard vs. First Aid Kit vs. Robyn Hitchcock
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Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

 

The Original

 

The Kinks:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Def Leppard vs. First Aid Kit vs. Robyn Hitchcock
Def Leppard:

First Aid Kit:

Robyn Hitchcock:

Live at The Knitting Factory (March 12, 1997):

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 Kinks: “Waterloo Sunset” (Part #1)

Posted: June 14, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Waterloo Sunset” (Part #1) – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Collaborations: Ray Davies and Damon Albarn vs. The Crouch End Festival Chorus vs. Jackson Browne vs. London Symphony Orchestra & Urban Voices Collective
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Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

 

 

Ray seems to really like this song. He plays it a lot, especially at special occasions. And he seems to particularly like playing it when the occasion calls for a collaboration with other artists. There are at least four such collaborations floating around at there. In this post we will try to answer the timeworn question, just who “Waterloo Sunsets“ it best with Mr. Davies?

 

The Original

 

The Kinks:

 

THE CLASH of Collaborations

 

Damon Albarn vs. The Crouch End Festival Chorus vs. Jackson Browne vs. London Symphony Orchestra & Urban Voices Collective
Ray Davies & Damon Albarn (April 2, 2002):

Ray Davies & The Crouch End Festival Chorus (June 15, 2009):

There is a brief interview preceding the song. Waterloo Sunset starts at about the 2:00 mark.

Ray Davies & Jackson Browne (November 1, 2010):

Ray Davies with the London Symphony Orchestra & Urban Voices Collective (August 20, 2012):

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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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Nena: “99 Red Balloons”

Posted: June 13, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “99 Red Balloons” – Nena
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Goldfinger vs. Hayden Tee vs. Andrew Huang
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Broccoli For Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles ... Oh Yeah!

Broccoli For Miles
And Miles And Miles
And Miles And Miles …
Oh Yeah!

The Original

 

Nena:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Goldfinger vs. Hayden Tee vs. Andrew Huang
Goldfinger:

Hayden Tee:

Andrew Huang:

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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Sonny & Cher: “The Beat Goes On”

Posted: June 11, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “The Beat Goes On” – Sonny & Cher
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Globos vs. Perturbazione vs. The Spuds
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And When I'm Sad, You're A Clown. Babe, I Got You Babe ...

The Beat Goes On, And On, And On …

Just can’t stop the beat!  Initially issued as a single in 1967, The Beat Goes On quickly became a Billboard Hot 100 hit, eventually peaking at number 6. Given its universal acclaim and unanimous recognition as the greatest song ever written, one can only ponder which five songs could possibly have ranked above. But hell, it was the 60’s. Everyone and his brother were running around with heads full of acid. So who can really make sense of any of it? Well, It Ain’t Me, No, No, No.

“And The Beat Goes On” appears on Sonny’s tombstone …

 

The Original

 

Sonny & Cher:

 

Rare, Like Really, Really Rare, Archival Footage

The LATE Sonny Bono, with His Lovely MATE Cher, throwing it down with the Irrefuteably GREAT Shaky T Band

Rare archival footage of the only known posthumous performance by the Late Great Sonny Bono !!!

Please join The Shaky T Band in supporting the Ukulele Kids Club, a nonprofit organization that promotes music therapy programs for hospitalized children, by giving away ukuleles to children in need. https://theukc.org/about-us/

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

The Globos vs. Perturbazione vs. The Spuds
The Globos:

Perturbazione:

The Spuds:

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.

Bob Dylan: “Absolutely Sweet Marie”

Posted: June 10, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Absolutely Sweet Marie” – Bob Dylan
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: George Harrison vs. Jason & The Scorchers vs. Niedecken
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Where Are You Tonight, Broccoli

 

 

 

The Original

 

Bob Dylan:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

George Harrison vs. Jason & The Scorchers vs. Niedecken
George Harrison:

George Harrison, 18 years removed from his last U.S. concert, performs Absolutely Sweet Marie at Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (or as Neil succinctly put it, “Bob-Fest”).

Jason & The Scorchers:

Niedecken:

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.

Bob Marley & The Wailers: “Mellow Mood”

Posted: May 31, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Mellow Mood” -Bob Marley & The Wailers
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Julie Crochetiere vs. The Pietasters vs. Playing for Change
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Get Up Stand Up … Don’t Give Up The Fight!

 

 

The Original

 

Bob Marley & The Wailers:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Julie Crochetiere vs. The Pietasters vs. Playing for Change
Julie Crochetiere:

The Pietasters:

Playing for Change:

Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. This video features Mermans Mosengo and Jason Tamba performing Bob Marley’s “Mellow Mood.” It was filmed live outside while taking a break from recording their new Afro Fiesta Studio Album,

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.

Roy Orbison: “In Dreams”

Posted: May 25, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “In Dreams” – Roy Orbison
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: John Otway vs. Arrica Rose vs. Bruce Springsteen
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"Free markets will not prevail without unfettered competition among cover songs." - Milton Friedbyrd

“Free markets will not prevail without unfettered competition among cover songs.” – Milton Friedbyrd

 

 

Friends, Contributors, Audiophiles, lend me your ears … Can’t really hear this tune without picturing the greatly misunderstood, sentimental dreamer, Frank Booth.

CMI tip of the day: If on a tranquil Spring day you should come across a displaced ear then … Run, Run, Run, Run … Run, Run Away … Qu’est-ce que c’est?

 

The Original

 

Roy Orbison:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

John Otway vs. Arrica Rose vs. Bruce Springsteen
John Otway:

 

Arrica Rose:

Bruce Springsteen:

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.

Buffalo Springfield: “Down to the Wire”

Posted: May 24, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Down to the Wire” – Buffalo Springfield
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Grip Weeds vs. Matt Piucci vs. Yellow Hand
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Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

 

The Original

SPACE

Buffalo Springfield:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

The Grip Weeds vs. Matt Piucci vs. Yellow Hand
The Grip Weeds:

Matt Piucci:

Yellow Hand:

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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