Buffalo Springfield: “For What It’s Worth”

Posted: December 4, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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"Free markets will not prevail without unfettered competition among cover songs." - Milton Friedbyrd

“Free markets will not prevail without unfettered competition among cover songs.” – Milton Friedbyrd

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By far Stephen Stills’ greatest accomplishment. Come to think of it, probably Stills’ only real accomplishment. But at least it was a really good one …

The Original

Buffalo Springfield:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Marc Carroll vs. Girl In A Coma

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Marc Carroll:

Interesting piano piece, hauntingly riffing “After The Gold Rush” in the background of the song.

Girl In A Coma:

For a girl supposedly in a coma, Nina Diaz can sure belt out a tune and kick out the jams!

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. Only one cover tune will live to play another day and it is your solemn responsibility to decide which one prevails. So tell me … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Also, keep in mind that if you should spontaneously self-actualize while playing a cover then you could – and probably should – nominate it for Top 10 (i.e. “Impeccable”) consideration.

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Votes can be cast up to seven days from the day and time of the original post.

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

The Textones: “Vacation”

Posted: December 3, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Textones released Vacation in 1980. Their guitarist, Kathy Valentine, later joined The Go-Go’s who covered the song in 1982. Vaction was one of The Go-Go’s highest charting singles, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. But undoubtedly the song’s most prestigious accolade is the distinction of being released as the first known cassette single or “cassingle” as trademarked by I.R.S Records.

The Original

The Textones:

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The Most Popular

The Go-Go’s:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Johnny Aloha vs. MU330

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Johnny Aloha:

MU330:

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. Only one cover tune will live to play another day and it is your solemn responsibility to decide which one prevails. So tell me … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Also, keep in mind that if you should spontaneously self-actualize while playing a cover then you could – and probably should – nominate it for Top 10 (i.e. “Impeccable”) consideration.

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Votes can be cast up to seven days from the day and time of the original post.

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

XTC: “Only Making Plans for Nigel”

Posted: December 2, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Broccoli Fields Forever …

In deference to the recent anniversary of the 9-11 tragedy I chose the greatest song John Lennon ever penned to launch Cover Me Impressed. Needless to say it is beyond disheartening that 42 years after this brilliant plea for peace was introduced it is as pertinent today as the day it was written.

The Original

XTC:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Franzi vs. Nouvelle Vague

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Franzi:

Der Eiserne Vorhang (aka Making Plans for Nigel):

Nouvelle Vague:

Nouvelle Vague means “new wave” in English and “bossa nova” in Portuguese. The band was the brainchild of producers Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux, the concept being to remake classic new wave singles with a Brazilian pop twist. To add an unusual edge to the project, Collin and Libaux recruited French and Brazilian vocalists who were unfamiliar with the original versions of songs. The resulting songs were generally very interesting and, at times, excellent interpretations of the original material.

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. Only one cover tune will live to play another day and it is your solemn responsibility to decide which one prevails. So tell me … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Also, keep in mind that if you should spontaneously self-actualize while playing a cover then you could – and probably should – nominate it for Top 10 (i.e. “Impeccable”) consideration.

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Votes can be cast up to seven days from the day and time of the original post.

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

Leonard Cohen: “Bird On A Wire”

Posted: December 1, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Broccoli Fields Forever …

In deference to the recent anniversary of the 9-11 tragedy I chose the greatest song John Lennon ever penned to launch Cover Me Impressed. Needless to say it is beyond disheartening that 42 years after this brilliant plea for peace was introduced it is as pertinent today as the day it was written.

The Original

Leonard Cohen:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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The Bobs vs. Johnny Cash

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The Bobs:

Johnny Cash:

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. Only one cover tune will live to play another day and it is your solemn responsibility to decide which one prevails. So tell me … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Also, keep in mind that if you should spontaneously self-actualize while playing a cover then you could – and probably should – nominate it for Top 10 (i.e. “Impeccable”) consideration.

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Votes can be cast up to seven days from the day and time of the original post.

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

BSA: Break the tie between Mark Eitzel vs. The Jam (“Move On Up” competition).

Posted: November 30, 2013 in Blog Service Announcement
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Blog Service Announcement

If you have yet to vote on the “Move On Up” competition (i.e. November 24th post) between Mark Eitzel and The Jam then please do. They are currently deadlocked with voting scheduled to end tomorrow morning!

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http://covermeimpressed.com/2013/11/24/curtis-mayfield-move-on-up/

 

3-Day Runoff: Bill Withers – “Ain’t No Sunshine”

Posted: November 30, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes, THE CLASH of Cover Tunes Runnoff
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Broccoli For Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles … Oh Yeah!

7-Day results of the competition between Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Des’ree and Me First & The Gimme Gimmes covering “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers ended in a tie.

However, THERE ARE NO TIES ON COVER ME IMPRESSED!

Hence, a 3-Day runoff to settle the issue. If the runoff should also end in a tie then I’ll be forced to contract a maiming of all musicians concerned (i.e. Bill Withers, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Des’ree and Me First & The Gimme Gimmes) and at least one individual totally unrelated to the proceedings (probably Billy Joel), which may seem a bit harsh and arbitrary but, hell, something will have to be done …

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The Original

“Ain’t No Sunshine” is ranked 285th on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song won the Grammy for Best R&B Song in 1972.

Bill Withers:

Beautiful, beautiful song and if you don’t think so then ya better check your hearing …

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The Cover Songs Runoff

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Des’ree vs. Me First & The Gimme Gimmes

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Des’ree:

Me First & The Gimme Gimmes:

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. Only one cover tune will live to play another day and it is your solemn responsibility to decide which one prevails. So tell me … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Also, keep in mind that if you should spontaneously self-actualize while playing a cover then you could – and probably should – nominate it for Top 10 (i.e. “Impeccable”) consideration.

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Votes can be cast up to seven days from the day and time of the original post.

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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Jimmy Cliff: “The Harder They Come”

Posted: November 30, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Broccoli Fields Forever …

In deference to the recent anniversary of the 9-11 tragedy I chose the greatest song John Lennon ever penned to launch Cover Me Impressed. Needless to say it is beyond disheartening that 42 years after this brilliant plea for peace was introduced it is as pertinent today as the day it was written.

The Original

Jimmy Cliff:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Madness vs. Keith Richards

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Madness:

Keith Richards:

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. Only one cover tune will live to play another day and it is your solemn responsibility to decide which one prevails. So tell me … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Also, keep in mind that if you should spontaneously self-actualize while playing a cover then you could – and probably should – nominate it for Top 10 (i.e. “Impeccable”) consideration.

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Votes can be cast up to seven days from the day and time of the original post.

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

The Undertones: “Here Comes the Summer”

Posted: November 29, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Broccoli Fields Forever …

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The Original

The Undertones:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Carbona vs. Smudge

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Carbona:

Smudge:

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. Only one cover tune will live to play another day and it is your solemn responsibility to decide which one prevails. So tell me … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Also, keep in mind that if you should spontaneously self-actualize while playing a cover then you could – and probably should – nominate it for Top 10 (i.e. “Impeccable”) consideration.

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Votes can be cast up to seven days from the day and time of the original post.

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

The Kinks: “Better Things”

Posted: November 28, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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"Free markets will not prevail without unfettered competition among cover songs." - Milton Friedbird

“Free markets will not prevail without unfettered competition among cover songs.” – Milton Friedbyrd

One of my favorite songs by The Kinks and featuring one of my favorite covers.

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The Original

The Kinks:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Fountains of Wayne vs. Dar Williams

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Fountains of Wayne:

Simply terrific!

Dar Williams:

Another excellent version! This song seems to bring the best out of a musician.

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. Only one cover tune will live to play another day and it is your solemn responsibility to decide which one prevails. So tell me … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Also, keep in mind that if you should spontaneously self-actualize while playing a cover then you could – and probably should – nominate it for Top 10 (i.e. “Impeccable”) consideration.

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Votes can be cast up to seven days from the day and time of the original post.

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

Cowboy Church Sunday School: “Open Up Your Heart and Let the Sunshine In”

Posted: November 27, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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This song is perhaps as frightening as anything Nick Cave ever conjured up!

The Original

Cowboy Church Sunday School:

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The Most Famous

Pebbles & Bam-Bam (aka Rebecca Page & Ricky Page):

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Frente vs. Premier

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Frente:

Premier:

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Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. Only one cover tune will live to play another day and it is your solemn responsibility to decide which one prevails. So tell me … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Also, keep in mind that if you should spontaneously self-actualize while playing a cover then you could – and probably should – nominate it for Top 10 (i.e. “Impeccable”) consideration.

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Votes can be cast up to seven days from the day and time of the original post.

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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