Posts Tagged ‘Paul Simon and The Jesse Dixon Singers’

Tune du Jour: “Bridge Over Troubled Water” – Simon and Garfunkel
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Prince Buster vs. Johnny Cash and Fiona Apple vs. Byron Lee and The Dragonaires vs. KINGSIZED
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Once again, another poetic masterpiece from Paul Simon.

The Original

Simon and Garfunkel:

My Favorite Version

From “Live Rhymin'”. I LOVE the way The Jesse Dixon Singers blend with Paul!

Paul Simon and The Jesse Dixon Singers:

HUGE HIT

Elvis Presley:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Prince Buster vs. Johnny Cash and Fiona Apple vs. Byron Lee and The Dragonaires vs. KINGSIZED
Prince Buster:
Johnny Cash and Fiona Apple:
Byron Lee and The Dragonaires:
KINGSIZED:

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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Tune du Jour: “Sounds of Silence” – Simon and Garfunkel
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Bobaflex vs. Celtic Thunder vs. Bitches Sin vs. Puddles Pity Party
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Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

The word “masterpiece” can sometimes be overused. Definitely NOT the case here!

The Original

Simon and Garfunkel:

My Favorite Version

From “Live Rhymin'”. I LOVE the way The Jesse Dixon Singers blend with Paul!

Paul Simon and The Jesse Dixon Singers:

Highly Acclaimed Cover

Some call this the “definitive modern cover”. Supposedly earned high praise from Paul Simon. Personally I’m not that impressed, which is why I left it out of the competition.

Disturbed:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Bobaflex vs. Celtic Thunder vs. Bitches Sin vs. Puddles Pity Party
Bobaflex:
Celtic Thunder:
Bitches Sin:

Puddles Pity Party:

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!??!

 

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.