Posts Tagged ‘COVER SONGS’

R.E.M.: “Swan Swan H”

Posted: October 26, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Original

R.E.M.:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Dos Gatos vs. Joe Purdy

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Dos Gatos:

Joe Purdy:

It takes a minute or so for Joe to get going but once he does he delivers a nice acoustic ballad.

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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SINGLES ONLY: Phil Ochs’ “That’s What I Want To Hear” and Richard Thompson’s “Pharoh”

Posted: October 25, 2013 in Singles Only
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Singles Only

Singles are cover songs without a mate (a.k.a. opponent). I’ve searched high, low and in between and my research indicates these particular songs were covered once and only once. Why would a band cover a song so obscure that no other band on the planet is interested in also doing so? How the hell should I know? But I do have a few of these rarities and it is now part of your solemn responsibility to listen to them. No competition on this day. Rather unabashed reverence, reflection and repose. Enjoy …

The Original

Phil Ochs:

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The Cover

Kind of Like Spitting:

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The Original

Richard Thompson:

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The House Band:

Dan Penn: “I’m Your Puppet”

Posted: October 24, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Original

Dan Penn (1965):

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The Most Popular

James & Bobby Purify (1966):

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The Cover Songs Competition

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The Box Tops vs. The Rock*A*Teens

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The Box Tops (1967):

Alex Chilton’s vocals are superb on this cut!

The Rock*A*Teens:

Under-appreciated Atlanta band of old, The Rock*A*Teens, throw down a great power-pop version of this old R&B classic. And yes, that is the incomparable Kelly Hogan providing hand-claps, foot stomps, backup vocals and miscellaneous other Goddess-like enhancements.

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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RUNOFF: The Outfield – “Your Love”

Posted: October 23, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes, THE CLASH of Cover Tunes Runnoff
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7-Day results of the competition between A Wilhelm Scream and Less Than Jake covering “Your Love” by The Outfield 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. The Outfield, A Wilhelm Scream and Less Than Jake) 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 …

The Original

The Outfield:

Good Lord! Music this bad should come with a warning. Consider yourself warned:

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The Cover Songs Competition

Both of these bands do a nice job of working the awful into the entertaining.

A Wilhelm Scream vs. Less Than Jake

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A Wilhelm Scream:

Less Than Jake:

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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Bob Dylan: “Girl From The North Country”

Posted: October 23, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Original

Bob Dylan:

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Nice Remake

Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Eddie Vedder vs. The Waterboys

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Eddie Vedder:
The Waterboys:

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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Paul McCartney & Wings: “Live And Let Die”

Posted: October 22, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Original

Paul McCartney & Wings:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Byron Lee & The Dragonaires vs. Daniel Johnston

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Byron Lee & The Dragonaires:
Daniel Johnston:

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 Beatles: “Sexy Sadie”

Posted: October 21, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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This is what happens when a Maharishi hits on the wrong woman (or at least in John Lennon’s presence) …

The Original

The Beatles:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Rachel Unthank & The Winterset vs. Paul Weller

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Rachel Unthank & The Winterset:
Paul Weller:

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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Bruce Springsteen: “My Hometown”

Posted: October 20, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Original

Bruce Springsteen:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Jason Ringenberg vs. U2

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Jason Ringenberg:

U2:

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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Byrds: “Mr. Spaceman”

Posted: October 19, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Original

Byrds:

The Cover Songs Competition

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Miracle Legion vs. William Shatner with Dave Davies

 

Miracle Legion:

William Shatner with Dave Davies:

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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Bob Dylan: “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues”

Posted: October 18, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Original

Bob Dylan:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Robyn Hitchcock vs. Neil Young with Booker T & the M.G.’s

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Robyn Hitchcock:

Unfortunately the sound quality is not the best on this live recording.

Neil Young with Booker T & the M.G.’s:

Live cut of Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues followed by a killer version of All Along the Watchtower

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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