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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Are Ticket Stubs Art? Well yeah …

Posted: February 3, 2026 in Uncategorized
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Check out this very cool blog entry by our very own, Arnie. Arnie has been collecting ticket stubs forever. Recently he was acquainted with an artist who photographs ticket stubs as pieces of art. Arnie’s blog on the subject is fascinating to any lover of music and/or art. Highly Recommended!!! Check it out and when you do preferably pull it up on a computer to fully appreciate the artwork’s brilliance.

Admit One – How a Chance Encounter in Soho Turned Concert Ticket Stubs into Art

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

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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:

Mini-Medleys: David Johansen, The Smithereens, Richard Thompson

Posted: January 28, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Medleys
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Potpourri du Jour: “We Gotta Get Out of This Place / It’s My Life / Don’t Bring Me Down” – The Animals / “We’re Not Gonna Take It / See Me Feel Me / Listening to You” – The Who / “My Generation / I Can’t Explain / Substitute” – The Who
THE CLASH of Cover Medleys: David Johansen vs. The Smithereens vs. Richard Thompson
(With Apologies to Medleyophobics)
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Official Cover Me Impressed Medley Definitions:

For our purposes we will rely on medley standards as outlined at the 2012 Institute of Chartered Music Listeners Music-Medley Symposium, which identified and defined the following categories of

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And Miles And Miles
And Miles And Miles …
Oh Yeah!

Music Medleys:

The Meager-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from two independent songs.

The Mini-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from three independent songs.

The Medial-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from four independent songs.

The Mega-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from five or more independent songs.

THE CLASH of Cover Medleys

David Johansen vs. The Smithereens vs. Richard Thompson
David Johansen:
“We Gotta Get Out of This Place” / “It’s My Life”   / “Don’t Bring Me Down” (The Animals)

The Smithereens:
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” / “See Me Feel Me”   / “Listening to You” (The Who)
Richard Thompson:
“My Generation” / “I Can’t Explain”   / “Substitue” (The Who)

 

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which medley of cover songs prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On?!!?

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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

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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.

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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