Joe Jackson: “Happy Loving Couples”

Posted: December 17, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Happy Loving Couples” – Joe Jackson
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Guttermouth vs. Hartmut El Kurdi & The Twang vs. The German Art Students
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Ah, the perfect song for the lonely … thank you, Joe!

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From one of the best debut albums, “Look Sharp!”, of its era …

Joe Jackson:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Guttermouth vs. Hartmut El Kurdi & The Twang vs. The German Art Students
Guttermouth:

This is from a very good tribute cd.

Hartmut El Kurdi & The Twang:
The German Art Students:

SPACE

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Marvin Gaye: “What’s Going On”

Posted: December 15, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “What’s Goin On” – Marvin Gaye
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Playing for Change feat. Sara Bareilles vs. Paul Weller with Lena Fiagbe vs. U2
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Simply a phenomenal song for the times!

The Original

Marvin Gaye:

Marvin Gaye and Snoop Dogg:

Is Snoop Dogg the happiest guy on the planet?

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Playing for Change feat. Sara Bareilles vs. Paul Weller and Lena Fiagbe vs. U2
Playing for Change feat. Sara Bareilles:
Paul Weller and Lena Fiagbe:
U2:

SPACE

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Michael Jackson: “Billie Jean”

Posted: December 13, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Robbie Fulks vs. Shinehead vs. The Easy Star All-Stars feat. Luciano
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Not a fan but for some reason there are some pretty good covers of this one. A shame, if only Michael was still alive today, I am sure Trump would have named the pedophile to some blue-ribbon commission for the care of children.

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Michael Jackson:

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Robbie Fulks vs. Shinehead vs. The Easy Star All-Stars feat. Luciano
Robbie Fulks:
Shinehead:
The Easy Star All-Stars feat. Luciano:

Great band but terrible name. And it’s a pain-in-the-ass to type!

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Martha and The Vandellas: “Dancing in the Streets”

Posted: December 12, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Dancing in the Streets” – Martha and The Vandellas
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Kinks vs. Grateful Dead vs. The Who
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Was there ever a more fun brand of music than Motown?

The Original

And all this time I thought it was Martha and the Vandels. What a knucklehead …

Martha and The Vandellas:

Another Massive Hit

David Bowie and Mick Jagger:

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Some real heavy hitters have taken this one on …

The Kinks vs. Grateful Dead vs. The Who
The Kinks:
Grateful Dead:
The Who:

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Echo and The Bunnymen: “Bring on the Dancing Horses”

Posted: December 10, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Bring on the Dancing Horses” – Echo and The Bunnymen
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Diane Birch and The Phenomenal Handclap Band vs. The Atomic Hep Cats vs. Universal Circus
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This haunting gem was the first song to catch my attention from the band with one of the oddest names I had and still have ever heard.

The Original

Echo and The Bunnymen:

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Diane Birch and The Phenomenal Handclap Band vs. The Atomic Hep Cats vs. Universal Circus
Diane Birch and The Phenomenal Handclap Band:
The Atomic Hep Cats:
Universal Circus:

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Isaac Hayes: “Shaft”

Posted: December 8, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Shaft” – Isaac Hayes
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Dread Zeppelin vs. Sammy Davis Jr. vs. The Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britian
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The Original

Isaac Hayes:

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Dread Zeppelin vs. Sammy Davis Jr. vs. The Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain
Dread Zeppelin:
Sammy Davis Jr.:
The Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain:

You can thank (blame?) Zaner for this one …

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The Jesus and Mary Chain: “Head On”

Posted: December 6, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Head On” – The Jesus and Mary Chain
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: David Hasselhoff feat. Elliot Easton vs. Legiao Urbana vs. The Pixies
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One of those songs I just could not get out of my head once I heard it. Grabs you from the very moment that the needle hits the vinyl. Ridiculously catchy.

The Original

The Jesus and Mary Chain:

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David Hasselhoff feat. Elliot Easton vs. Legiao Urbana vs. The Pixies
David Hasselhoff feat. Elliot Easton:

Hasselhoff holds the Guinness World Record as the most watched man on TV. As The Hoff said, “All I want to do is be onstage. A performer needs to perform.” Say what you will but this clown actually delivers a somewhat fairly respectable cover.

Legiao Urbana:
The Pixies:

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George Harrison: “My Sweet Lord”

Posted: December 5, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “My Sweet Lord” – George Harrison
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Edwin Starr vs. Boy George vs. Byron Lee and The Dragonaires with Keith Lynn and The S.P.M.s vs. The Violinaires vs. Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, et al.
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The Original

Billy Preston (September 11, 1970):

Definitive

George Harrison (November 1970):

Concert for George: November 29, 2002

Billy Preston, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Dhani Harrison, Marc Mann and Jeff Lyne:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Edwin Starr vs. Boy George vs. Byron Lee and The Dragonaires with Keith Lynn and The S.P.M.s vs. The Violinaires vs. Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, et al.
Edwin Starr:
Boy George:

Never cared for Boy George but, I have to admit, he did knock out some pretty good covers.

Byron Lee and The Dragonaires with Keith Lynn and The S.P.M.s:

The Violinaires:
2014 George Fest: Brian Wilson and Al Jardine (Beach Boys), Darin Sahanaja, Ann Wilson (Heart), Perry Farrell, Norah Jones, Karen Elson, Elvis Perkins, Ryan Miller (Guster), Jimmy Vivino, Wayne Coyne, Britt Daniels (Spoon) and The Cabin Down Below Band:

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Buffalo Springfield: “Burned”

Posted: December 3, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Burned” – Buffalo Springfield
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Teenage Fanclub vs. Wilco vs. Walter Clevenger and The Dairy Queens vs. Veruca Salt
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It angers me to no end when someone has the gall to suggest that Neil was not the definitive creative genius behind Buffalo Springfield. The rest of the band could sing and play but simply did not have the creative chops to write the kind of lyrics and deliver those lyrics in such a unique way as Neil, which is what made this band a powerhouse. Evidence? “Broken Arrow”, “Burned”, Do I Have To Come Right Out And Say It?”, “Down to the Wire”, “Expecting to Fly”, “Flying on the Ground is Wrong”, “I Am a Child”, “Mr. Soul”, “On the Way Home” … Enough said! This band would simply not have been considered great, let alone wildly influential, without Neil’s brilliance and creativity!!!

The Original

Buffalo Springfield:

Interesting Acoustic Take

Neil Young:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Teenage Fanclub vs. Wilco vs. Walter Clevenger and The Dairy Queens vs. Veruca Salt
Teenage Fanclub:
Wilco:
Walter Clevenger and The Dairy Queen:

Little known excellent cover! Sort of an exclusive on Cover Me Impressed …

Veruca Salt:

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Elvis Presley: “Can’t Help Falling in Love”

Posted: December 1, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Bruce Springsteen vs. Pearl Jam vs. Chrissie Hynde feat. Mark Lanegan vs. Bob Dylan
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Love this short interview with Elvis before leaving on his tour of duty in Germany. He exhibits such boyish innocence and humility.

September 22, 1958:

Such a beautiful love song as evidenced by the many luminaries that covered it (Man did Bono ever butcher it!). Although none had the voice of Elvis …

Elvis Presley:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Bruce Springsteen vs. Pearl Jam vs. Chrissie Hynde feat. Mark Lanegan vs. Bob Dylan
Bruce Springsteen:
Pearl Jam:
Chrissie Hynde feat. Mark Lanegan:
Bob Dylan:

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