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Bob Dylan: “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”

Posted: February 13, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” – Bob Dylan
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Playing for Change feat. Twanguero and I-Taweh vs. Jesse Welles vs. Ted Christoper and Mark Knopfler
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My only regret with this beautiful ballad is that it is not just a little longer.

The Original

Bob Dylan:

Bobfest (Neil’s epithet, not mine): 30th Anniversary:

Bob Dylan, Roger McGuinn, Tom Petty, Neil Young, George Harrison, and seemingly a hundred other lucky participants …:

While not quite the power and splendor of “My Back Pages” from the same fest, still pretty damn good!

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Playing for Change feat. Twanguero and I-Tawah vs. Jesse Welles vs. Ted Christopher and Mark Knopfler
Playing for Change feat. Twanguero and I-Tawah:
Jesse Welles:
Ted Christopher and Mark Knopfler:

This version was recorded in memory of the Dunblane Massacre, March 13, 1996. The Dunblane massacre took place at Dunblane Primary School in Dunblane, Scotland. A shooter killed 16 children and one teacher before turning the gun on himself. It remains the deadliest mass shooting in British history.

A new verse was written, and the children choir who sang the chorus were brothers and sisters of the victims. The song was released December 9, 1996, and it reached number 1. The proceeds went to charities for children.

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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Bob Marley and The Wailers: “Redemption Song”

Posted: January 21, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Redemption Song” – Bob Marley and The Wailers
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Eddie Vedder and Beyonce vs. Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer vs. Sinead O’Connor vs. Playing for Change feat. Mersman Kenkosenki and Stephen Marley
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What could you say? Such a phenomenal song! Among my two or three favorites of Bob Marley. Ah, screw it, it is my favorite Bob Marley song!!!

The Original

Bob Marley and The Wailers:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Eddie Vedder and Beyonce vs. Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer vs. Sinead O’Connor vs. Playing for Change feat. Mersman Kenkosenki and Stephen Marley

Yeah, good luck voting on which is best!

And when you have a spare hour or two, also check out the fantastic versions by The Specials, The Selector, Stevie Wonder, The Chieftains and Ziggy Marley, Jackson Browne, and Bob Geldof and Steven Van Zandt, as well as about 50 other great renditions. Hell, even Yannick Noah acquits himself pretty well on this masterpiece!

Eddie Vedder and Beyonce:
Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer:
Sinead O’Connor:
Playing for Change feat. Mersman Kenkosenki and Stephen Marley:

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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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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Bob Dylan: “I Shall Be Released”

Posted: October 13, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I Shall Be Released” – Bob Dylan
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Chrissie Hynde vs. Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson vs. Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker and Roberto Luti
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The one thing that I will always remember regarding this beautiful song took place in early 1986. Pete and I went to see The Band at some fairground in Miami. Phenomenal show. The show ended with Richard Manuel doing vocals on I Shall Be Released. A few days later, after their next show in Winter Park, Richard Manuel hung himself. Can’t help but believe that Richard new what he was about to do as he sang it.

The Original

Bob Dylan:

The Last Waltz

Incredible Line-Up: Bob Dylan, The Band (Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson, Rick Danko, Levon Helms and Richard Manuel), Neil Young, Ronnie Wood, Eric Clapton, Paul Butterfield, Dr. John, Ringo Star, among many others …

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Chrissie Hynde vs. Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson vs. Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker and Roberto Luti
Chrissie Hynde:
Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson:
Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker and Roberto Luti:

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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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Gnarls Barkley: “Crazy”

Posted: October 10, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Crazy” – Gnarls Barkley
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker vs. Walk Off the Earth vs. First to Eleven vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Hannah Gill and Casey Abrams
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The Original

Gnarls Barkley:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker vs. Walk Off the Earth vs. First to Eleven vs. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Hannah Gill and Casey Abrams
Playing for Change feat. Clarence Bekker:
Walk Off the Earth:
First to Eleven:
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Hannah Gill and Casey Abrams:

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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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The Rolling Stones: “Gimme Shelter”

Posted: July 28, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Gimme Shelter” – The Rolling Stones
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Playing for Change feat. Taj Mahal vs. Patti Smith vs. New Model Army feat. Tom Jones
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The Original

Arnie’s favorite Rolling Stones’ song. It’s up there for me as well. Enjoy …

The Rolling Stones:

U2 with Mick Jagger:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Playing for Change feat. Taj Mahal vs. Patti Smith vs. New Model Army feat. Tom Jones
Playing for Change feat. Taj Mahal:
Patti Smith:
New Model Army feat. Tom Jones:

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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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Marvin Gaye: “What’s Going On”

Posted: July 7, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “What’s Going On” – Marvin Gaye
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Cyndi Lauper vs. Playing for Change vs. Paul Weller with Lena Fiagbe
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So Where Are the Strong, And Who Are the Trusted, And Where is the Broccoli, Sweet Broccoli!

So Where Are the Strong,
And Who Are the Trusted,
And Where is the Broccoli, Sweet Broccoli!

 

 

 

The Original

 

Marvin Gaye:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Cyndi Lauper vs. Playing for Change vs. Paul Weller with Lena Fiagbe
Cyndi Lauper:

Playing for Change:

Louis Mhlanga; James Gadson & Leo Batera; Clarence Bekker; Paulo Heman; Titi Tsira; Sean “POW” Diedrick; Bobby Broom & Matt Thompson; Vasti Jackson; Jim Palmer; Jorge Luiz Germano; Novi Sad String Trio; Cecile Girard; Sara Bareilles; and D Chandrajit.

Paul Weller with Lena Fiagbe:

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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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Bob Marley & The Wailers: “Mellow Mood”

Posted: May 31, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Mellow Mood” -Bob Marley & The Wailers
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Julie Crochetiere vs. The Pietasters vs. Playing for Change
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Get Up Stand Up … Don’t Give Up The Fight!

 

 

The Original

 

Bob Marley & The Wailers:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Julie Crochetiere vs. The Pietasters vs. Playing for Change
Julie Crochetiere:

The Pietasters:

Playing for Change:

Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. This video features Mermans Mosengo and Jason Tamba performing Bob Marley’s “Mellow Mood.” It was filmed live outside while taking a break from recording their new Afro Fiesta Studio Album,

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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?!!? 

 

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