Posts Tagged ‘Boy George’

Jimmy Ruffin: “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?”

Posted: January 31, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?” – Jimmy Ruffin
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Bruce Springsteen vs. Luther Vandross and Boy George vs. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
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Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

Just might be my favorite Motown song …

First Release: June 3, 1966

Jimmy Ruffin:

First Recording: December 21, 1965 (Not Released Until January 12, 2005)

The Isley Brothers:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Bruce Springsteen vs. Luther Vandross and Boy George vs. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Bruce Springsteen:
Luther Vandross and Boy George:

For a guy that I never cared for, Boy George has managed to sneak himself a few times onto the blog now (and never dreamed I’d see the day when Luther Vandross would grace the blog).

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes:

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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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:

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.