Plastic Bertrand: “Ca Plane Pour Moi”

Posted: January 19, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Ca Plane Pour Moi” – Plastic Bertrand
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Richard Thompson vs. The Busters vs. Manic Hispanic
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Always liked this song back in the day but never knew who did it. Now I do …

The Original

Plastic Bertrand:

Definitive Version

Sonic Youth:

What makes this the definitive version? Well Sonic Youth completely tears this song apart and, since it is my blog, I get to name the definitive version! And it doesn’t hurt that Mssr. Bertrand specifically mentions Sonic Youth in the song …

By the way, this Tannis Root Freedom of Choice release is one of the best new wave / punk tribute cds that you will ever find.

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Richard Thompson vs. The Busters vs. Manic Hispanic
Richard Thompson:
The Busters:
Manic Hispanic:

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: “The Times They Are A-Changin'”

Posted: January 17, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “The Times They Are A-Chanin'” – Bob Dylan
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Flogging Molly vs. The Brothers and Sisters vs. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band feat. Roseanne Cash, Steve Earle, Jason Isbell and The War and Treaty vs. Playing for Change feat. Brandie Carlile and Mike McCready
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Sadly, Bob, while you optimistically predicted that the times were changing, you were right, however while they have been changing it is into such a much worse country than anything like what it was in the ’60s …

Of the early Dylan hits that we have all heard a million times, this is one that I will never tire of or stop being in stunned awe over the sheer brilliance of its lyrics.

The Original

Bob Dylan:

A Pretty Amazing Cover (and Outstanding Movie)

Timothee Chalamet, Actor Extraordinaire and Proud Knicks Fanatic:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Flogging Molly vs. The Brothers and Sisters vs. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band feat. Roseanne Cash, Steve Earle, Jason Isbell and The War and Treaty Band vs. Playing for Change feat. Brandie Carlile and Mike McCready
Flogging Molly:
The Brothers and Sisters:

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band feat. Roseanne Cash, Steve Earl, Jason Isbell and The War and Treaty:
Playing for Change feat. Brandie Carlile and Mike McCready as well as Tim and Phil Hanseroth:

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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Tom Waits: “San Diego Serenade”

Posted: January 16, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “San Diego Serenade” – Tom Waits
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Nanci Griffith vs. Puddles Pity Party vs. Cilla Black
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Such a fantastic ballad … a pitch-perfect retrospective lament of lost opportunity … could not have been penned any better … tremendous … will never get enough of this masterpiece …

Would like to think that The Waterboys were paying homage when they delivered their own brilliantly similar gem, The Whole of the Moon.

The Original

Tom Waits:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Nanci Griffith vs. Puddles Pity Party vs. Cilla Black
Nanci Griffith:
Puddles Pity Party:
Cilla Black:

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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Elvis Presley: “Hound Dog”

Posted: January 14, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Hound Dog” – Elvis Presley
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Eric Clapton vs. Jimi Hendrix vs. John Lennon
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The Original

Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton, Kansas City Bill & Orch. (January 1953):

Most Popular Cover

Elvis Presley (July 13, 1956):

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Eric Clapton vs. Jimi Hendrix vs. John Lennon
Eric Clapton:
Jimi Hendrix:
John Lennon:

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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Back Soon …

Posted: January 11, 2026 in Uncategorized
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I normally have about 3 weeks backlog of posts scheduled but, due to some crazy personal problems during the week of Christmas, followed by a trip to Ireland and then some pressing needs upon getting back, CMI scheduled posts dried up.

Plan to get back up and running sometime this week.

Do all that you can to survive without CMI for a few more days …

The Four Tops: “Reach Out (I’ll Be There)”

Posted: January 3, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Reach Out (I’ll Be There)” – The Four Tops
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: David Johansen vs. The Slackers vs. The Tremeloes
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The Original

The Four Tops:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

David Johansen vs. The Slackers vs. The Tremeloes
David Johansen:
The Slackers:
The Tremeloes:

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 Specials: “Nite Klub”

Posted: January 2, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Nite Klub” – The Specials
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Vieja Skina vs. The Busters vs. Demelzas Tea Party
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ANTHEM …

The Original

The Specials:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Vieja Skina vs. The Busters vs. Demelzas Tea Party
Vieja Skina:
The Busters:
Demelzas Tea Party:

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 Ramones: “I Believe in Miracles”

Posted: December 31, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I Believe in Miracles” – The Ramones
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Pearl Jam vs. Jack Jaselli vs. Kerman
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The Original

The Ramones:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Pearl Jam vs. Jack Jaselli vs. Kerman
Pearl Jam:
Jack Jaselli:
Kerman:

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 Rolling Stones: “Wild Horses”

Posted: December 29, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Wild Horses” – The Rolling Stones
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Nikki Sudden vs. Jesse Welles vs. Gregory Isaacs vs. Indigo Girls and Michelle Malone
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First Release: May 1970

The Flying Burrito Brothers:

Definitive: April 23, 1971

The Rolling Stones:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Nikki Sudden vs. Jesse Welles vs. Gregory Isaacs vs. Indigo Girls and Michelle Malone
Nikki Sudden:

Don’t let the time fool you. The song is only 4 minutes long …

Jesse Welles:
Gregory Isaacs:
Indigo Girls and Michelle Malone:

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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Buzzcocks: “Why Can’t I Touch It?”

Posted: December 27, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Why Can’t I Touch It” – Buzzcocks
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Shawndell Marks vs. Winston K. vs. Porn Orchard
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The Original

Buzzcocks:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Shawndell Marks vs. Winston K. vs. Porn Orchard
Shawndell Marks:
Winston K.:
Porn Orchard:

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!??!

   

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

 

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