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R.E.M.: “Fall On Me”

Posted: March 20, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Fall On Me” – R.E.M.
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Death Cab for Cutie vs. The Pickin’ On Players vs. Cry Cry Cry vs. Furthermore
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So many great ones to consider but this is my All-Time Favorite R.E.M. song!

The Original

R.E.M.:
Unplugged:

Huh! Michael Stipe agrees with me!!!

There’s also an a cappella version of this song. Usually I would include something like that in the post. But I don’t like it much so, considering it is my blog, I have chosen not to include it.

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Death Cab for Cutie vs. The Pickin’ On Players vs. Cry Cry Cry vs. Furthermore
Death Cab for Cutie:
The Pickin’ On Players:
Cry Cry Cry:
Furthermore:

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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Simon and Garfunkel: “Sounds of Silence”

Posted: March 18, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Sounds of Silence” – Simon and Garfunkel
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Bobaflex vs. Celtic Thunder vs. Bitches Sin vs. Puddles Pity Party
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The word “masterpiece” can sometimes be overused. Definitely NOT the case here!

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:

Highly Acclaimed Cover

Some call this the “definitive modern cover”. Supposedly earned high praise from Paul Simon. Personally I’m not that impressed, which is why I left it out of the competition.

Disturbed:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Bobaflex vs. Celtic Thunder vs. Bitches Sin vs. Puddles Pity Party
Bobaflex:
Celtic Thunder:
Bitches Sin:

Puddles Pity Party:

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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Kirsty MacColl: “They Don’t Know”

Posted: March 16, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “They Don’t Know” – Kirsty MacColl
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Lydia Loveless vs. Young Fresh Fellows vs. The Anderson Council feat. Dawn Eden
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The Original

Kirsty MacColl:

BIG HIT

Don’t know why this version surpassed Kirsty’s original in the public’s eyes. That’s showbiz, I guess …

Tracey Ullman:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Lydia Loveless vs. Young Fresh Fellows vs. The Anderson Council feat. Dawn Eden
Lydia Loveless:
Young Fresh Fellows:
The Anderson Council feat. Dawn Eden:

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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Buffalo Springfield: “Mr. Soul”

Posted: March 14, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Mr. Soul” – Buffalo Springfield
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Road vs. The Dream Syndicate vs. The Everly Brothers vs. The Icicle Works
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One of the truly GREAT Buffalo Springfield songs!

The Original

Buffalo Springfield:

The “Trans” Treatment

Neil Young:

Bridge School Benefit: October 22, 2016

Neil Young and Metallica:

Kinda strange pairing … Interesting that Neil opts for an acoustic guitar on this one …

Interesting – And Not So Bad – Cover …

Cher:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Road vs. The Dream Syndicate vs. The Everly Brothers vs. The Icicle Works
The Road:
The Dream Syndicate:
The Everly Brothers:
The Icicle Works:

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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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Talking Heads: “Life During Wartime”

Posted: March 13, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Life During Wartime” – Talking Heads
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Sheri Rene Scott vs. The Staple Singers vs. Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads feat. Freddie McGregor
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The Original

Talking Heads:

The fade out … as Byrne seems to frantically try and get in the last few lyrics … 🙂

Absolutely Splendid Live Concert!!!

Stop Making Sense:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Sheri Rene Scott vs. The Staple Singers vs. Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads feat. Freddie McGregor
Sheri Rene Scott:
The Staple Singers:
Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads feat. Freddie McGregor:

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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 Crystals: “Then He Kissed Me”

Posted: March 11, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Then He Kissed Me” – The Crystals
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Revolvers vs. The Lurkers vs. The Hard-Ons
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The Original

The Crystals:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Revolvers vs. The Lurkers vs. The Hard-Ons

The song seems to be a magnet for punk bands …

The Revolvers:
The Lurkers:
The Hard-Ons:

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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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Warren Zevon: “Mutineer”

Posted: March 9, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Mutineer” – Warren Zevon
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Graziano Romani vs. Phil Cody vs. Bob Dylan vs. Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires
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The Original

Warren Zevon:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Graziano Romani vs. Phil Cody vs. Bob Dylan vs. Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires
Graziano Romani:
Phil Cody:
Bob Dylan:
Jason Isabell and Amanda Shires:

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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 Temptations: “Get Ready”

Posted: March 7, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Get Ready” – The Temptations
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Proclaimers vs. The Zipheads vs. Gregory Isaacs
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The Original

The Temptations:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Proclaimers vs. The Zipheads vs. Gregory Isaacs
The Proclaimers:
The Zipheads:
Gregory Isaacs:

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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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Creedence Clearwater Revival: “Fortunate Son”

Posted: March 6, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Fortunate Son” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Barracudas vs. Pearl Jam vs. Trumpetmouth vs. Skeeter-Kinney
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Proudly thrown down by every self-respecting punk (and rock and ska and folk and reggae and …) band of our time!!!

The Original

Creedence Clearwater Revival:

25th Anniversary Rock And Roll Concert: October 29, 2009

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band with John Fogerty:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Barracudas vs. Pearl Jam vs. Trumpetmouth vs. Skeeter-Kinney
The Barracudas:
Pearl Jam:

Killer performance at Madison Square Garden, July 8, 2003. Mega-group includes Johnny Marr, Betchadupa, Cheetah Chrome, Sleater Kinney, Corin Tucker, Mike Tyler, Steve Earle, Jack Irons, Ben Harper, Billy Gibbons, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Idlewild, and the Buzzcocks. Damn!!!

Trumpetmouth:
Skeeter-Kinney:

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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Johnny Cash with The Carter Family: “Busted”

Posted: March 4, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Busted” – Johnny Cash with The Carter Family
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Wanda Jackson & Jack White vs. George Jones vs. The Wrockers
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First Recording: May 26, 1962

Burl Ives with Chorus and Orchestra Directed by Owen Bradley:

First Release: December 1962

Johnny Cash with The Carter Family:

Definitive Version: August 1963

Ray Charles:

Interesting Cover (Medley): Pump It Up / Busted

Elvis Costello:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Wanda Jackson & Jack White vs. George Jones vs. The Wrockers
Wanda Jackson & Jack White:
George Jones:
The Wrockers:

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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