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Dan Penn: “I’m Your Puppet”

Posted: November 24, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I’m Your Puppet” – Dan Penn
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Kelly Hogan & The Drive-By Truckers vs. The Box Tops vs. Rock*A*Teens
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These wonderful lyrics were written by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham in Nov. 1965.

The Original

Dan Penn (Nov. 1965):

Most Popular Cover

James and Bobby Purify (Sept. 1966):

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Kelly Hogan and The Drive-By Truckers vs. The Box Tops vs. Rock*A*Teens
Kelly Hogan and The Drive-By Truckers:
The Box Tops:
Rock*A*Teens:

Kelly Hogan returns with this former Atlanta-based somewhat experimental mash-up. Kind of a crime to have Kelly on-stage and not doing lead vocals but, as I said, I think it was an experiment gone …

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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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Dan Penn: “I’m Your Puppet”

Posted: October 24, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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The Original

Dan Penn (1965):

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The Most Popular

James & Bobby Purify (1966):

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The Cover Songs Competition

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The Box Tops vs. The Rock*A*Teens

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The Box Tops (1967):

Alex Chilton’s vocals are superb on this cut!

The Rock*A*Teens:

Under-appreciated Atlanta band of old, The Rock*A*Teens, throw down a great power-pop version of this old R&B classic. And yes, that is the incomparable Kelly Hogan providing hand-claps, foot stomps, backup vocals and miscellaneous other Goddess-like enhancements.

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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