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Tune du Jour: “Lust for Life” – Iggy Pop
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Damned vs. The Pretenders feat. Tom Jones vs. The Smithereens
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The Original

Co-written with David Bowie (oddly enough on a ukulele) in 1977, the song reached new heights when featured in the 1996 classic film, Trainspotting.

Iggy Pop:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Damned vs. The Pretenders feat. Tom Jones vs. The Smithereens
The Damned:
The Pretenders feat. Tom Jones:

In 1999, Tom Jones released Reload, an album in which he collaborated with many current artists on well-known tunes. It was to be Jones’ highest selling release of all time. As featured on CoverMeImpressed on July 28, 2025, Jones also collaborated with New Model Army on an impressive cover of Gimme Shelter. Not bad for an aging easy-listening artist!

The Smithereens:

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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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Tune du Jour: “Smash it Up” – The Damned
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Balzac vs. Die Toten Hosen vs. The Offspring

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The Original

The Damned:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Balzac vs. Die Toten Hosen vs. The Offspring
Balzac:
Die Toten Hosen:
The Offspring:

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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?!!? 

 

Tune du Jour: “Love Song” – The Damned
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Melt-Banana vs. The London Punkharmonic Orchestra
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Love Song by The Damned was first released as a single in April 1979 and appeared again in December 1979 on the band’s third and much ballyhooed release, Machine Gun EtiquetteLove Song was The Damned’s first hit, reaching number 20 on the UK Singles chart and earning the band a coveted appearance on Top of the Pops.

The Original

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The Damned:

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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Melt-Banana vs. The London Punkharmonic Orchestra
Melt-Banana:

The London Punkharmonic Orchestra:

The London Punkharmonic Orchestra hold the distinction of being CMI’s Reigning Exultant Virtuosic Performer of “Love Song“. Additionally, The London Punkharmonic Orchestra is a recipient of CMI’s universally coveted title of Uni Victor Melodious Maximus in Adversarial Replication. Among the title’s myriad of rewards and benefits, perhaps most desirous is that it bestows upon the recipient the eminently yearned for privilege of having one’s name appear in print media in bold gold!

The London Punkharmonic Orchestra’s triumph in CMI’s THE CLASH of Cover Tunes competition is detailed below:

10/15/2013 – “Love Song” (The Damned) – The London Punkharmonic Orchestra (60%) edge Red Letter Day (40%)

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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?!!?

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Love Song by The Damned; an early punk standard!

The Original

The Damned:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPoYQHDi1HI

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The Cover Songs Competitionpace 

I realize it’s extremely difficult to choose between two covers that are so similar. But, alas, it is our solemn responsibility …

The London Punkharmonic Orchestra vs. Red Letter Day

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The London Punkharmonic Orchestra:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Ms5f2zvJM

Red Letter Day:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWcJtSrFC34

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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