Nena: “99 Red Balloons”

Posted: October 3, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Broccoli For Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles … Oh Yeah!

I was quite intrigued with this song the first time I heard it. It was the German version so I did not understand a word of it. But I loved the the woman’s voice and the song flowed nicely. When I heard the English version, thereby, for the first time understanding the lyrics I thought it was even cooler. A very effective anti-military complex song that successfully avoids the pitfall of sounding too sappy.

The Original

Nena:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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7 Seconds vs. Goldfinger

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7 Seconds:

Goldfinger:

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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Simon & Garfunkel: “Mrs. Robinson”

Posted: October 2, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Broccoli For Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles … Oh Yeah!

The Original

Simon & Garfunkle:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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I just want to say one word to you, Benjamin. Just one word. Are You Listening? Plastics …

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Kurt Cobain & Courtney Love vs. Lemonheads

Cobain

Kurt Cobain & Courtney Love:

Cobain was apparently about 15 when he recorded this snippet.

Lemonheads:

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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Jackson Browne: “Somebody’s Baby”

Posted: October 1, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Broccoli Man Abides!

Great Songwriter, Mediocre Song, Great Movie and 2 Great Covers, although, 1 must be better than the other …

The Original

Jackson Browne:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Both deserving of consideration but, c’mon, is this really a fair fight. I think not.

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The Gamits vs. Yo La Tengo

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The Gamits:

Yo La Tengo:

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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The Troggs: “I Want You”

Posted: September 30, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Original

The Troggs:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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The Cynics vs. The Freeloaders

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The Cynics:

The Freeloaders:

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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Eric Clapton: “Wonderful Tonight”

Posted: September 29, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Original

Eric Clapton:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Otis Clay vs. Sungha Jung

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Otis Clay:

Sungha Jung:

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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The Damned: “Love Song”

Posted: September 28, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Love Song by The Damned; an early punk standard!

The Original

The Damned:

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I realize it’s extremely difficult to choose between two covers that are so similar. But, alas, it is our solemn responsibility …

The London Punkharmonic Orchestra vs. Red Letter Day

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The London Punkharmonic Orchestra:

Red Letter Day:

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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John Lennon: “Imagine”

Posted: September 27, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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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

John Lennon:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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David Bowie vs. Neil Young

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David Bowie:

Neil Young:

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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