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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:

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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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Tom Jones: “Delilah”

Posted: November 25, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Delilah was a big hit when I was growing up. I remember having to endure it many a time on the radio. But until actually researching it a bit for the blog, I could not have told you anything pertaining to what it was about. Can you? Well it’s a real killer … literally. It’s about some character who, while approaching his woman’s house for an impromptu visit, spies her through the blinds cavorting about, if you know what I mean. In a rage he beats on her door (“Why, Oh Why, Delilah?), upon entering promptly slices her to ribbons and then begs for her forgiveness. Nice tune.

In searching an apt competitor for John Otway’s version it was interesting to find that virtually everyone who covered this song did so in mocking fashion. Other than Tom I don’t know that anyone took it seriously. Although, when your crooning about heinous atrocities how could you keep a straight face? Given the subject matter it is surprising and unfortunate that my man, Nick Cave, never added his special kind of magic to this number. However, I did come across a cover of Nick belting out, and I kid you not, I Just Stopped in To See What Condition My Condition Was In (but that’s for another post on another day).

The Original

Tom Jones:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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I found five or six excellent covers of Delilah. It was quite difficult choosing who would compete.

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Flogging Molly vs. John Otway

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Flogging Molly:

For reasons you’ll soon find out, Flogging Molly refers to their version as De (That’s All Right) Lilah:

John Otway:

Bit of a long intro but John can be a little verbose during live shows. But what can you do? The guy’s got a lot on his mind and thankfully he’s willing to share it!

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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