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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
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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):

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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:

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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Nick Lowe: “I Love My Label”

Posted: May 2, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I Love My Label” – Nick Lowe
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Groove Ltd Orchestra vs. Kodeine vs. Wilco
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And In My Hour of Need, I Truly Am Indeed, Alone Again, Broccoli ...

And In My Hour of Need,
I Truly Am Indeed,
Alone Again, Broccoli …

 

 

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Nick Lowe:

 

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Groove Ltd Orchestra vs. Kodeine vs. Wilco
Groove Ltd Orchestra:
Kodeine:

There’s an interview leading up to the song. I Love My Label starts at about 2:10.

Wilco:

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?!!? 

SPACE

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Nick Lowe: “So It Goes”

Posted: April 8, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “So It Goes” – Nick Lowe
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Bigger Lovers vs. Olly Hite vs. The Click Five with Chris Cote
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Ground Control to Major Tom Eat Your Broccoli and Put Your Helmet On

For hungry eyes that could not speak,
Said even little doggies have got to eat

 

 

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Nick Lowe:

 

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The Bigger Lovers vs. Olly Hite vs. The Click Five with Chris Cote
The Bigger Lovers:

Olly Hite:
The Click Five with Chris Cote:

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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SINGLES ONLY: “Learning How to Love You” (John Hiatt) and “Sailors & Soldiers” (Phil Ochs)

Posted: November 16, 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 …

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Learning How to Love You – The Original

Very nice tune hear by John Hiatt. That’s Ry Cooder on guitar and Nick Lowe on bass (and Sawyer and Claire on the beach)

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Learning How to Love You -The Cover

Anne Richmond Boston, originally of the cult-favorite Swimming Pool Q’s, knocks out a sweet cover of John Hiatt’s Learning How to Love You.

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Sailors & Soldiers – The Original

Based on my research, Phil Ochs never actually released this song. I could not find a studio or live version by Phil anywhere. If anyone knows of an available version by Phil then please let me know.

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Sailors & Soldiers – The Cover

This cut is from a Phil Ochs tribute disc (“What’s That I Hear: The Songs of Phil Ochs”). Considering a version by Phil does not seem to exist I have no idea how Sid Griffin & Billy Bragg were aware of it or why they would have selected such an obscure number for the tribute disc. Musicians … Who the hell knows what’s up with them?

Sid Griffin & Billy Bragg:

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Nick Lowe: “Heart of the City”

Posted: November 14, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Original

Nick Lowe:

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Another Great Version

Dave Edmonds:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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The Breakdowns vs. The ‘lectric Chairs

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The Breakdowns:
The ‘lectric Chairs:

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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