Posts Tagged ‘Jackson Browne’

Warren Zevon: “Werewolves of London”

Posted: November 28, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Werewolves of London” – Warren Zevon
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: David Lindley & El Rayo-X vs. Magnolia Electric Co. vs. Elio E Le Storie Tese vs. Kidz Bop Kids vs. Jackson Browne
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From the Frank Zappa school of supreme bizarreness …

The Original

Warren Zevon:

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Five covers for a bizarre, quirky and somewhat obscure song?!!? I was amazed how many excellent and original covers there were for this oddball tune. I guess everyone wanted to get in on the fun. Among the great covers that did not make the cut: Adam Sandler (is there anything this guy can’t do?), The Flamin’ Groovies, The 69 Cats, The Bolivian Sunshine Dogs, Et al.

David Lindley & El Rayo-X vs. Magnolia Electric Co. vs. Elio E Le Storie Tese vs. Kidz Bop Kids vs. Jackson Browne
David Lindley & El Rayo-X:
Magnolia Electric Co.:
Elio E Le Storie Tese:
Kidz Bop Kids:
Jackson Browne:

I was not too thrilled with what Jackson’s career evolved into, but anyone who doubts that this was one of the finest songwriters of his time should check out his first four releases: Jackson Browne, For Everyman, Late for the Sky and The Pretender. All simply superb!

Here Jackson’s playful side is on full display. The first time I actually heard the song was from this fine bootleg.

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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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Nick Lowe: “(What’s So Funny ’bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?”

Posted: November 17, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “(What’s So Funny ’bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?” – Nick Lowe
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Midnight Oil vs. Big Fish Ensemble feat. the Indigo Girls vs. Bruce Springsteen et al. vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Sarah Potenza
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The Original

Never knew of nor heard this original version before …

Brinsley Schwartz (June 1974):
Nick Lowe (who wrote the song) with his band at the time His Sound (October 1978):

Beautifully written plea for sanity. For all his acclaim I still feel that Nick is an underrated songwriter. He has written some brilliant lyrics, often poignant, often satirical, always first-rate. Unfortunately, this song has more relevance now more than ever. John Lennon quoted the song in 1980 in a Rolling Stone interview. What more can you say …

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Timeless, superb version! One of my EC favorites from the first time I heard it. Such energy, attitude and passion!!! Recently saw EC and, of course, he sang this as the last song of his encore. During the show he gleefully told of a time long ago in Detroit when Donald Trump (or as he referred to him as “the spoiled son of a slumlord”) tried to glom onto him after a show and he told him to eff-off! Yes, now that’s a punk attitude!!!

Elvis Costello & The Attractions (Nov 7 1980):

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

So many great covers of this song. It was ridiculous whittling it down to four. Will probably re-visit this masterpiece again … and maybe again.

Midnight Oil vs. Big Fish Ensemble feat. the Indigo Girls vs. Bruce Springsteen et al. vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Sarah Potenza
Midnight Oil:
Big Fish Ensemble feat. the Indigo Girls:

Atlanta hometown heroes! The Indigo Girls made it … Big Fish Ensemble should have …


Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, the Dixie Chicks, Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews, John Fogerty, Michael Stipe, Bonnie Raitt, Keb Mo and Jackson Browne (Great Scott, Batman!!!):
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Sarah Potenza:

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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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Jackson Browne: “These Days”

Posted: August 4, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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RESENDING THIS POST AS THE PRIOR ONE HAD THE WRONG 10,000 MANIACS SONG

Tune du Jour: “These Days” – Jackson Browne
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Paul Westerberg vs. Fountains of Wayne vs. 10,000 Maniacs
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Song by Paul’s request (yes, you can do that).

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Nico:

Such a beautifully poignant and reflective song of a man’s life. Simply amazing that Jackson Browne wrote it in high school at age 16.

Nico recorded it in 1967. There were a few versions thereafter before Jackson finally got a recording contract and released his own definitive version in 1973.

Jackson Browne:

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Paul Westerberg vs. Fountains of Wayne vs. 10,000 Maniacs
Paul Westerberg:
Fountains of Wayne:
10,000 Maniacs:

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The Kinks: “Waterloo Sunset” (Part #1)

Posted: June 14, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Waterloo Sunset” (Part #1) – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Collaborations: Ray Davies and Damon Albarn vs. The Crouch End Festival Chorus vs. Jackson Browne vs. London Symphony Orchestra & Urban Voices Collective
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Ray seems to really like this song. He plays it a lot, especially at special occasions. And he seems to particularly like playing it when the occasion calls for a collaboration with other artists. There are at least four such collaborations floating around at there. In this post we will try to answer the timeworn question, just who “Waterloo Sunsets“ it best with Mr. Davies?

 

The Original

 

The Kinks:

 

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Damon Albarn vs. The Crouch End Festival Chorus vs. Jackson Browne vs. London Symphony Orchestra & Urban Voices Collective
Ray Davies & Damon Albarn (April 2, 2002):
Ray Davies & The Crouch End Festival Chorus (June 15, 2009):

There is a brief interview preceding the song. Waterloo Sunset starts at about the 2:00 mark.

Ray Davies & Jackson Browne (November 1, 2010):

Ray Davies with the London Symphony Orchestra & Urban Voices Collective (August 20, 2012):

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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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Jackson Browne: “Somebody’s Baby”

Posted: October 1, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Great Songwriter, Mediocre Song, Great Movie and 2 Great Covers, although, 1 must be better than the other …

The Original

Jackson Browne:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Both deserving of consideration but, c’mon, is this really a fair fight. I think not.

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The Gamits vs. Yo La Tengo

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The Gamits:
Yo La Tengo:

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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