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Posted: November 6, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Badly Drawn Boy
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Sting: “I Hung My Head”
Posted: November 5, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Bruce Springsteen, I Hung My Head, Johnny Cash, Spoiler NYC, Sting
Tune du Jour: “I Hung My Head” – Sting
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Spoiler NYC vs. Bruce Springsteen vs. Johnny Cash
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Pretty solid tune by Sting, who I have never been all too impressed with.
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Sting:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Spoiler NYC vs. Bruce Springsteen vs. Johnny Cash
Spoiler NYC:
Bruce Springsteen:
Johnny Cash:
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: “Just Like a Woman”
Posted: November 3, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Billy Preston, Bob Dylan, Concert for Bangladesh, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Just Like a Woman, Leon Russell, Nina Simone, Ravi Shankar, Ringo Starr, The Byrds, The Hollies
Tune du Jour: “Just Like a Woman” – Bob Dylan
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Nina Simone vs. The Byrds vs. The Hollies
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Just another Bob masterpiece. Ho hum. Can’t fathom how he churned out so many extraordinary lyrics.
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Bob Dylan:
Dylan and The Band played it at The Last Waltz and I thought that I had heard it somewhere but apparently not. Can’t find it anywhere and I looked in a lot of places. I wanted it because the songs that are available of Bob and The Band at The Last Waltz are simply extraordinary. I offer up the concert for Bangladesh as a consolation prize of sorts.
Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Leon Russell and Ravi Shankar:
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The Byrds and The Hollies, yes Kerry, I am intentionally making things hard on you …
Nina Simone vs. The Byrds vs. The Hollies
Nina Simone:
The Byrds:
The Hollies:
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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ABBA: “SOS”
Posted: November 1, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: ABBA, Israelvis, Mad Caddies, Men Without Hats, SOS
Tune du Jour: “SOS” – ABBA
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Men Without Hats vs. Mad Caddies vs. Israelvis
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Arnie pointed out to me that Pete Townshend once called SOS the greatest pop song of all time. Remind me not to ask Pete for any playlists anytime soon … (insert chuckle).
ABBA:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Men Without Hats vs. Mad Caddies vs. Israelvis
Men Without Hats:
Mad Caddies:
Israelvis:
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 Ronettes: “Be My Baby”
Posted: October 31, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: 6X, Be My Baby, John Lennon, The Beach Boys, The Dollyrots, The Ronettes, Yo La Tengo
Tune du Jour: “Be My Baby” – The Ronettes
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Dollyrots vs. Yo La Tengo vs. John Lennon vs. The Beach Boys vs. 6X
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What a song!!! It was revolutionary for its time. Changed music forever! Melts me …
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The Ronettes:
I know. I know. Five songs are a bit much! I always try to limit it to a maximum of four and only rarely at that. But I did my damnedest to keep it at four but then found a Beach Boys live cover. While not a fan I know a few of you are so I broke precedent and begrudgingly went with five.
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The Dollyrots vs. Yo La Tengo vs. John Lennon vs. The Beach Boys vs. 6X
The Dollyrots:
Yo La Tengo:
John Lennon:
There is another longer outtake of John doing this song on youtube that is also brilliant. Seek it out!
The Beach Boys:
6X:
Don’t worry Be My Baby is just over three and a half minutes long. The rest is a hidden track that, frankly, is not very good. However, this local Atlanta band produced a lot of great songs. I really hate hidden tracks!
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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Madness: “My Girl”
Posted: October 29, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Madness, Missing Andy, my girl, Nouvelle Vague, Skanker
Tune du Jour: “My Girl” – Madness
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Missing Andy vs. Skanker vs. Nouvelle Vague
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Two great songs in the cosmos with the same name …
Probably my favorite Madness song. Such a simple but effective love song.
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Madness:
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Missing Andy vs. Skanker vs. Nouvelle Vague
Missing Andy:
Skanker:
Nouvelle Vague:
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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Electric Light Orchestra: “Can’t Get It Out of My Head”
Posted: October 27, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Can't Get it Out of My Head, Electric Light Orchestra, ELO, Fountains of Wayne, Juliana Hatfield, Velvet Revolver
Tune du Jour: “Can’t Get It Out of My Head” – Electric Light Orchestra
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Juliana Hatfield vs. Velvet Revolver vs. Fountains of Wayne
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This one is by request from Jonah.
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Electric Light Orchestra:
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Juliana Hatfield vs. Velvet Revolver vs. Fountains of Wayne
Julianna Hatfield:
Velvet Revolver:
Fountains of Wayne:
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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Phil Ochs: “Changes”
Posted: October 25, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Alice Skinner, Carla Olson, changes, Christy Moore, Gene Clark, Gene Clark and Carla Olson, Neil Young, Phil Ochs
Tune du Jour: “Changes” – Phil Ochs
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Gene Clark & Carla Olson vs. Christy Moore vs. Neil Young
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This beautifully poignant song illustrates that Phil was more than capable of writing excellent apolitical material. A wistful song of romance and reflection with such brilliant imagery. After Phil completed it, he called his ex-wife, Alice Skinner, and sang it to her over the phone. I imagine it was a last attempt to win back her love but, consistent with so many personal setbacks, it was not to be. Alice told him twice that it was a great song before she hung up. Phil Ochs, wracked with lifelong depression, hung himself in 1976. Could the world ever use a compassionate political force like Phil Ochs today …
Phil Ochs:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Gene Clark & Carla Olson vs. Christy Moore vs. Neil Young
Gene Clark & Carla Olson:
Christy Moore:
Neil Young:
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 Curtis: “Love is All Around”
Posted: October 24, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Husker Du, Joan Jett, love is all around, Opal Foxx Quartet, Sonny Curtis
Tune du Jour: “Love is All Around” – Sonny Curtis
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Joan Jett vs. Opal Fox Quartet vs. Husker Du
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Sonny Curtis:
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Joan Jett vs. Opal Foxx Quartet vs. Husker Du
Joan Jett:
Opal Foxx Quartet:
Husker Du:
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.
Fountains of Wayne: “Stacy’s Mom”
Posted: October 22, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Casey Abrams, Fountains of Wayne, Rachel Bloom, Scott Bradlee Postmodern Jukebox, Scott Bradlee Postmodern Jukebox feat. Casey Abrams, Stacy's Mom, Stories, Stories feat. Lawrence
Tune du Jour: “Stacy’s Mom” – Fountains of Wayne
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Casey Abrams vs. Rachel Bloom vs. Stories feat. Lawrence
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Fountains of Wayne:
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Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Casey Abrams vs. Rachel Bloom vs. Stories feat. Lawrence
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Casey Abrams:
Rachel Bloom:
Stories feat. Lawrence:
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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