Tune du Jour: “Mandy” – Barry Manilow
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Me First and The Gimme Gimmes vs. Drop Nineteens vs. Schlong
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The Original
Scott English (under the title “Brandy”):
Jesus, it’s just as bad as Manilow’s abomination … But why would I have expected anything less (better?).
Definitive Version (?)
Barry Manilow:
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
I long ago had this dark fantasy of producing a Barry Manilow tribute cd with the likes of Dinosaur Jr., Violent Femmes, Soul Asylum, Johnny Cash, Throbbing Gristle, Joe Strummer and, of course, Nick Cave (who I would have insisted cover Mandy). Alas, in the words of King Missile (who also would have been perfect for inclusion), “If Only …”.
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes vs. Drop Nineteens vs. Schlong
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes:
Drop Nineteens:
Schlong:
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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