Neil debuted this song last Wednesday. Leave it to Neil to show a fighting spirit.
Neil Young: “Big Crime”
Posted: August 29, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Big Crime, Donald Trump, Neil Young
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Radiohead: “Creep”
Posted: August 29, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Amanda Palmer, Creep, Radiohead, The Pretenders, The SKAndalous All-Stars
Tune du Jour: “Creep” – Radiohead
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The SKAndalous All-Stars vs. Amanda Palmer vs. The Pretenders
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The Original
I really don’t understand why this song is such a sensation. I think the lyrics are okay but nothing too special and the music is unremarkable. Yet its popularity is undeniable. What do I know?
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
The SKAndalous All-Stars vs. Amanda Palmer vs. The Pretenders
The SKAndalous All-Stars:
Amanda Palmer:
The Pretenders:
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: “Where Is My Mind?”
Posted: August 27, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: First to Eleven, Puddles Pity Party, The Pixies, Tom Cooper, Where Is My Mind?
Tune du Jour: “Where Is My Mind?” – The Pixies
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: First to Eleven vs. Puddles Pity Party vs. Tom Cooper
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The Original
I feel The Pixies are one of the great almost forgotten bands of the 80’s. Just a great, innovative band that had their own unique sound. Released many fine albums. Really wish I had seen them live.
The Pixies:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
First to Eleven vs. Puddles Pity Party vs. Tom Cooper
First to Eleven:
Puddles Pity Party
Tom Cooper:
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: “Going Underground”
Posted: August 25, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Da Lata, Da Lata and Floetic Lara, Down by Law, Floetic Lara, going underground, Lostprophets, The Bad Shepherds, The Jam
Tune du Jour: “Going Underground” – The Jam
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Down By Law vs. Da Lata feat. Floetic Lara vs. Lostprophets vs. The Bad Shepherds
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The greatest 3 minutes of music ever? Well, in my world, just maybe …
Just love this song. In my mind it is the perfect pop rock song. Perfect beat, perfect lyrics, perfect length. It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve heard it, the next time it queues up I invariably immediately get excited and start singing along (and even that does not detract the song).
The Original
The Jam:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Down By Law vs. Da Lata feat. Floetic Lara vs. Lostprophets vs. The Bad Shepherds
Down By Law:
Da Lata feat. Floetic Lara:
Lostprophets:
The Bad Shepherds:
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 Proclaimers: “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”
Posted: August 23, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: 500 Miles, Benny & Joon, Down by Law, i'm gonna be (500 miles), Johnny Depp, MxPx, Sunshine On Leith, The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues, The Proclaimers, The Toy Dolls, This Is The Story
Tune du Jour: “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” – The Proclaimers
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Down By Law vs. MxPx vs. Toy Dolls
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The Original
Remember hearing The Proclaimer’s The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues on the radio in 1987 and was immediately floored by its originality, spunk and engaging sound. I quickly purchased their album, This Is The Story, and saw potential. I eagerly awaited their next release, which came the following year. Sunshine On Leith did not disappoint. It was very impressive throughout. I was particularly blown away by the contagious tune, I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles). It had such an accessible sound complemented by those appealing Scottish accents that I was trying to sing along upon the first time I heard it. I saw The Proclaimers that year at The Cotton Club, a legendary, sadly soon-to-be defunct iconic venue in Atlanta. The show was simply outstanding! Couldn’t have been more entertaining. The guys had so much talent and charisma. As the years went on I was surprised and disappointed that this talented duo did not make a dent in the music scene. Years later, out of nowhere, I began hearing 500 Miles repeatedly on the airwaves. Happy, yet puzzled as to why the song caught fire years after its release, I assumed it must have been resurrected for a movie or something of that ilk. Sure enough, it was included on the soundtrack of the 1993 hit film, Benny & Joon, starring hot commodity, Johnny Depp. The popularity of The Proclaimers (and particularly the song 500 Miles) immediately went through the roof. Depp, our savior, made the difference! For a short time The Proclaimers enjoyed the acclaim (and hopefully financial rewards) they so richly deserved. And so it goes in the music world. Never know who, when or if a band is going to find fame and fortune …
The Proclaimers:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Down By Law vs. MxPx vs. Toy Dolls
Down By Law:
MxPx:
Toy Dolls:
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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Lulu: “To Sir With Love”
Posted: August 22, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: 10000 Maniacs, 10000 Maniacs with Michael Stipe, Al Green, Clinton Inauguration, Lulu, Lulu & Soul Asylum, Michael Stipe, Soul Asylum, Susanna Hoffs, to sir with love
Tune du Jour: “To Sir With Love” – Lulu
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Susanna Hoffs vs. Al Green vs. 10,000 Maniacs feat. Michael Stipe
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The Original
I LOVE THIS SONG, I LOVE THE MOVIE AND I LOVE LULU!!!
Lulu:
Just Too Cool
Lulu with Soul Asylum:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Susanna Hoffs vs. Al Green vs. 10,000 Maniacs feat. Michael Stipe
Susanna Hoffs:
Al Green:
10,000 Maniacs feat. Michael Stipe:
Clinton Inauguration Party
With Bonus Track: Candy Everybody Wants. Never been so attracted to Natalie Merchant as I am watching this track (come to think of it, I’m strangely attracted to Michael Stipe as well …).
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 Buggles: “Video Killed the Radio Star”
Posted: August 20, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Michael Cunio, MTV, Postmodern Jukebox, Sarah Silverman, Scott Bradlee, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Michael Cunio, The Buggles, Video Killed the Radio Star, Walk Off the Earth, Walk Off the Earth with Sarah Silverman
Tune du Jour: “Video Killed the Radio Star” – The Buggles
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Walk Off the Earth with Sarah Silverman vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Michael Cunio vs. Reel Big Fish
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This song has had such an oversized place in New Wave lure ever since it was the first video released on MTV. Not a bad song but man did it get unusually high attention including covers by well over 100 bands.
The Original
The Buggles:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Walk Off the Earth with Sarah Silverman vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Michael Cunio vs. Reel Big Fish
Walk Off the Earth with Sarah Silverman:
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Michael Cunio:
Reel Big Fish:
Extremely rare recording. Came in possession of this mp3 long ago. Was never released to any outlets. Don’t know if you can hear this anywhere other than CoverMeImpressed these days …
SPACE
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Iggy Pop: “Lust for Life”
Posted: August 18, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: David Bowie, Gimme Shelter, Iggy Pop, Lust for Life, New Model Army, New Model Army and Tom Jones, Reload, The Damned, The Pretenders, The Pretenders and Tom Jones, The Smithereens, Tom Jones, Trainspotting
Tune du Jour: “Lust for Life” – Iggy Pop
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Damned vs. The Pretenders feat. Tom Jones vs. The Smithereens
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The Original
Co-written with David Bowie (oddly enough on a ukulele) in 1977, the song reached new heights when featured in the 1996 classic film, Trainspotting.
Iggy Pop:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
The Damned vs. The Pretenders feat. Tom Jones vs. The Smithereens
The Damned:
The Pretenders feat. Tom Jones:
In 1999, Tom Jones released Reload, an album in which he collaborated with many current artists on well-known tunes. It was to be Jones’ highest selling release of all time. As featured on CoverMeImpressed on July 28, 2025, Jones also collaborated with New Model Army on an impressive cover of Gimme Shelter. Not bad for an aging easy-listening artist!
The Smithereens:
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: “It Won’t Be Long”
Posted: August 16, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Badly Drawn Boy
Tune du Jour: “It Won’t Be Long” – The Beatles
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Ringo Ska vs. Richard Thompson vs. Redd Kross
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The Original
The Beatles:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
Ringo Ska vs. Richard Thompson vs. Redd Kross
Ringo Ska:
Richard Thompson:
Redd Kross:
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: “I Want You”
Posted: August 15, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover TunesTags: Bob Dylan, i want you, Sophie B. Hawkins, The Hollies, Wolfgang Niedecken
Tune du Jour: “I Want You” – Bob Dylan
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Hollies vs. Wolfgang Niedecken vs. Sophie B. Hawkins
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The Original
Bob Dylan:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
The Hollies vs. Wolfgang Niedecken vs. Sophie B. Hawkins
The Hollies:
Wolfgang Niedecken:
Sophie B. Hawkins:
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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