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Richard and Linda Thompson: “Wall of Death”

Posted: February 7, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Wall of Death” – Richard and Linda Thompson
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Wrockers vs. R.E.M. vs. Redhill Rats vs. Pete and Maura Kennedy
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While “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight” is my favorite Richard and Linda Thompson song, this one might be the pair’s greatest musical accomplishment …

The Original

Richard and Linda Thompson:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Wrockers vs. R.E.M. vs. Redhill Rats vs. Pete and Maura Kennedy
The Wrockers:
R.E.M.:
Redhill Rats:
Pete and Maura Kennedy:

Pete and Maura slightly edged out Nanci Griffith for the final slot, due almost solely to Maura’s unabashed enthusiasm at the song’s outset!

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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.

 

Richard & Linda Thompson: “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight”

Posted: April 12, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight” – Richard & Linda Thompson
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Continental Drifters vs. Matt Pond PA vs. Mount Moriah
VOTE, COMMENT, then SHOOT OUT THE LIGHTS
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A couple of drunken nights rolling on the floor, Is just the kind of mess I’m looking for …

 

The first time I heard this song I thought it was as brilliant as anything I had ever heard before. The sound was captivating, majestic, perfection! Well 20+ years later and it still sounds as fresh, majestic and brilliant as that evening long ago. And as is typical of a Richard Thompson tune, the lyrics are impeccable. Raw, emotional, desperate yet undeterred, resilient, defiant. A new weekend is upon us and as such the possibilities are endless. Friday on My Mind for a new, grittier generation.

 

The Original

 

Richard & Linda Thompson:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Continental Drifters vs. Matt Pond PA vs. Mount Moriah
Continental Drifters:

Matt Pond PA:

Mount Moriah:

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.

SINGLES ONLY: “Pay No Mind (Snoozer)” (Beck) and “The Madness of Love” (Richard & Linda Thompson)

Posted: February 1, 2014 in Singles Only
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Tune une la Jour: “Pay No Mind (Snoozer)”  covered by Sonic Youth
Tune deux du Jour: “The Madness of Love” covered by Graham Parker
RELAX, NO CLASH TODAY!
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Singles Only

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 …

Singles are cover songs without a mate (or, for CMI’s purposes, an opponent). My dedicated team and I have diligently searched through our impeccable resources and have come to the conclusion that these particular songs were covered only once. Oh, in some instances, we may have found a cover by a pseudo-musician (think Billy Joel or, gulp, an unfortunate equivalent) but we’ll have none of that here at CMI! You may ask, why would a band cover a song so obscure that no other legitimate group is interested in also doing so? Well let me put it this way: How the hell should I know? But I do have a few of these rarities in my database 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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Pay No Mind (Snoozer)- The Original

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Beck:

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Pay No Mind- The Cover

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Sonic Youth:

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The Madness of Love- The Original

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Richard & Linda Thompson:

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Embassy – The Cover

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Graham Parker:

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