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Billy Bragg & Wilco: “California Stars”

Posted: June 26, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “California Stars” – Billy Bragg & Wilco
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Skullers vs. Rhett Miller feat. Jon Brion vs. Courtney Love and Juliette Jackson
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Ahh … As you are reading this, me and seven of my best-buds are setting out for the Solid Sound Festival in N Adams, MASS to see Bragg, Wilco and a virtual bevy of others present their formidable talents. Of course, Bragg and Wilco will culminate the show by performing their classic collaboration of Woody Guthrie songs, Mermaid Avenue, live …

The Original

Billy Bragg & Wilco:

Predictably, I prefer Bragg’s vocals …

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Skullers vs. Rhett Miller feat. Jon Brion vs. Courtney Love and Juliette Jackson
The Skullers:
Rhett Miller feat. Jon Brion:
Courtney Love and Juliette Jackson:

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 Smiths: “Ask”

Posted: June 24, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Ask” – The Smiths
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Gigolo Aunts vs. Josh Caterer vs. Reel Big Fish vs. Billy Bragg
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The Original

The Smiths:

For Guitar Enthusiasts

Daniel Earwicker:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Gigolo Aunts vs. Josh Caterer vs. Reel Big Fish vs. Billy Bragg
Gigolo Aunts:
Josh Caterer:
Reel Big Fish:
Billy Bragg:

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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Mott the Hoople: “All the Young Dudes”

Posted: June 3, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “All the Young Dudes” – Mott the Hoople
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: World Party vs. Bruce Dickinson vs. Easy Star All-Stars feat. Kirsty Rock
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David Bowie wanted to help out his buddy, Ian Hunter and his band Mott the Hoople, so he wrote “Suffragette City” for them to use. Ian said ‘thanks, but I’m looking for something better’. As the story goes, Bowie sat in the middle of his living room floor, cross-legged, all night, and by morning he had completed “All the Young Dudes”.

This rock ‘n’ roll anthem consistently finds its way onto critic’s lists for best rock songs of all time.

The Original

Mott the Hoople:

The Guy Who Wrote It

Bowie Waited Two Years After its Release Until He Played it Live:

We last visited this masterpiece on September 10, 2025, when Robyn Hitchcock, Billy Bragg with Jill Sobule, and Matthew Sweet with Susanna Hoffs took it on. Bragg & Sobule ran away in that competition.

Revisiting Billy Bragg with Jill Sobule

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The New Contestants …

World Party vs. Bruce Dickinson vs. Easy Star All-Stars feat. Kirsty Rock
World Party:
Bruce Dickinson:
Easy Star All-Stars feat. Kirsty Rock:

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 Jam: “That’s Entertainment”

Posted: June 1, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “That’s Entertainment” – The Jam
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Morrissey vs. Angelika Express vs. Billy Bragg vs. Face to Face feat. Spike Lawson
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One of my favorites of The Jam …

The Original

The Jam:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Morrissey vs. Angelika Express vs. Billy Bragg vs. Face to Face feat. Spike Lawson
Morrissey:
Angelika Express:
Billy Bragg:
Face to Face feat. Spike Lawson:

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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Fred Neil: “The Dolphins”

Posted: May 27, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “The Dolphins” – Fred Neil
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Richie Havens vs. Chrissie Hynde feat. Dave Gahan vs. Billy Bragg
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The Original

Fred Neil:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Richie Havens vs. Chrissie Hynde feat. Dave Gahan vs. Billy Bragg
Richie Havens:
Chrissie Hynde feat. Dave Gahan:
Billy Bragg:

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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 Left Banke: “Walk Away Renee”

Posted: April 13, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Walk Away Renee” – The Left Banke
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes vs. Badly Drawn Boy vs. Marshall Crenshaw
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The Original

The Left Banke:

Definitive Version

The Four Tops:

An Interesting Cover … Sort of …

Billy Bragg:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes vs. Badly Drawn Boy vs. Marshall Crenshaw
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes:
Badly Drawn Boy:
Marshall Crenshaw:

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 Beatles: “Revolution”

Posted: April 1, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Revolution” – The Beatles
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Flamin’ Groovies vs. REO Brothers vs. Billy Bragg vs. Stone Temple Pilots
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Damn, does this song ring true in these times?!!?

The Original

The Beatles:

Interesting Loose Interpretation

Nina Simone:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Flamin’ Groovies vs. REO Brothers vs. Billy Bragg vs. Stone Temple Pilots
Flamin’ Groovies:
REO Brothers:


Billy Bragg:
Stone Temple Pilots:

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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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:

Leon Rosselson: “World Turned Upside Down”

Posted: December 20, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “World Turned Upside Down” – Leon Rosselson
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Dick Gaughan vs. Oysterband vs. Lehto and Wright feat. Matt Jacobs vs. Billy Bragg
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The Original

Leon Rosselson, Roy Bailey with Martin Carthy:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Dick Gaughan vs. Oysterband vs. Lehto and Wright feat. Matt Jacobs vs. Billy Bragg
Dick Gaughan:
Oysterband:

Lehto and Wright feat. Matt Jacobs:
Billy Bragg:

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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Mott the Hoople: “All the Young Dudes”

Posted: September 10, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “All the Young Dudes” – Mott the Hoople
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Robyn Hitchcock vs. Billy Bragg & Jill Sobule vs. Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs
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David Bowie wanted to help out his buddy, Ian Hunter and his band Mott the Hoople, so he wrote “Suffragette City” for them to use. Ian said ‘thanks, but I’m looking for something better’. As the story goes, Bowie sat in the middle of his living room floor, cross-legged, all night, and by morning he had completed “All the Young Dudes”.

This rock ‘n’ roll anthem consistently finds its way onto critic’s lists for best rock songs of all time.

The Original

Mott the Hoople:

And The Guy Who Wrote It

Bowie waited two years before he played it live:

And this is from the Freddie Mercury Tribute Aids Awareness Concert. It features an all-star cast of Bowie, Ian Hunter, Mick Ronson and Queen. This classic clip also includes Bowie’s “Heroes” and ends with a touching tribute from Bowie to Freddie and all others with Aids:

I have never been a fan of Queen but my son, Sayed, insisted that I watch the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody”. He said I would enjoy it regardless. Man was he right! It is an excellent film. And I never thought I would say this but I just might be a fan of Queen now …

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Well … after those clips these bands have their work cut out for them with their covers. But I think you’ll find that they all acquit themselves quite well.

Robyn Hitchcock vs. Billy Bragg & Jill Sobule vs. Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs
Robyn Hitchcock:

This was an encore performance at a show in 2011 at the Three Kings pub in London, a show in which Robyn and company played the entire Beatles’ album “Revolver”. Yeah, what would you have given to be at that show!

Billy Bragg & Jill Sobule:

Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs:

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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