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Martha and The Vandellas: “Dancing in the Streets”

Posted: December 12, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Dancing in the Streets” – Martha and The Vandellas
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Kinks vs. Grateful Dead vs. The Who
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Was there ever a more fun brand of music than Motown?

The Original

And all this time I thought it was Martha and the Vandels. What a knucklehead …

Martha and The Vandellas:

Another Massive Hit

David Bowie and Mick Jagger:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Some real heavy hitters have taken this one on …

The Kinks vs. Grateful Dead vs. The Who
The Kinks:
Grateful Dead:
The Who:

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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 Kinks: “Better Things”

Posted: September 22, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Better Things” – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Marky Ramone and The Intruders vs. Dar Williams vs. Pearl Jam vs. Fountains of Wayne
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Probably my favorite song by The Kinks. So simple yet so perfect.

The Original

The Kinks:

Truly Great Version

Ray Davies and Bruce Springsteen:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Some really nice covers of what I would consider a somewhat obscure gem of The Kinks. Not easy whittling it down to four.

Marky Ramone and The Intruders vs. Dar Williams vs. Pearl Jam vs. Fountains of Wayne
Marky Ramone and The Intruders:
Dar Williams:
Pearl Jam:
Fountains of Wayne:

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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 Kinks: “She’s Got Everything”

Posted: June 6, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “She’s Got Everything” – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Romantics vs. The Real Kids vs. Eleanor Rigby
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The Kinks:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Romantics vs. The Real Kids vs. Eleanor Rigby
The Romantics:
The Real Kids:
Eleanor Rigby:

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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 Kinks: “Waterloo Sunset” (Part #2)

Posted: June 14, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Waterloo Sunset” (Part #2) – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Def Leppard vs. First Aid Kit vs. Robyn Hitchcock
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The Original

 

The Kinks:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Def Leppard vs. First Aid Kit vs. Robyn Hitchcock
Def Leppard:

First Aid Kit:
Robyn Hitchcock:

Live at The Knitting Factory (March 12, 1997):

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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 Kinks: “Waterloo Sunset” (Part #1)

Posted: June 14, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Waterloo Sunset” (Part #1) – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Collaborations: Ray Davies and Damon Albarn vs. The Crouch End Festival Chorus vs. Jackson Browne vs. London Symphony Orchestra & Urban Voices Collective
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Ray seems to really like this song. He plays it a lot, especially at special occasions. And he seems to particularly like playing it when the occasion calls for a collaboration with other artists. There are at least four such collaborations floating around at there. In this post we will try to answer the timeworn question, just who “Waterloo Sunsets“ it best with Mr. Davies?

 

The Original

 

The Kinks:

 

THE CLASH of Collaborations

 

Damon Albarn vs. The Crouch End Festival Chorus vs. Jackson Browne vs. London Symphony Orchestra & Urban Voices Collective
Ray Davies & Damon Albarn (April 2, 2002):
Ray Davies & The Crouch End Festival Chorus (June 15, 2009):

There is a brief interview preceding the song. Waterloo Sunset starts at about the 2:00 mark.

Ray Davies & Jackson Browne (November 1, 2010):

Ray Davies with the London Symphony Orchestra & Urban Voices Collective (August 20, 2012):

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The Kinks: “You Really Got Me”

Posted: April 27, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “You Really Got Me” – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Los Apson vs. Mott the Hoople vs. Toots & The Maytalls
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The Original

 

The Kinks:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Los Apson vs. Mott the Hoople vs. Toots & The Maytalls
Los Apson:
Mott the Hoople:

Toots & The Maytals:

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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 Kinks: “This is Where I Belong”

Posted: March 10, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “This is Where I Belong” – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Frank Black vs. The Lazy Cowgirls vs. Bill Lloyd
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The Original

 

The Kinks:

Previously Unissued Mix:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Frank Black vs. The Lazy Cowgirls vs. Bill Lloyd

 

Frank Black:
The Lazy Cowgirls:
Bill Lloyd:

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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 Kinks: “Better Things”

Posted: November 28, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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"Free markets will not prevail without unfettered competition among cover songs." - Milton Friedbird

“Free markets will not prevail without unfettered competition among cover songs.” – Milton Friedbyrd

One of my favorite songs by The Kinks and featuring one of my favorite covers.

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The Original

The Kinks:

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The Cover Songs Competition

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Fountains of Wayne vs. Dar Williams

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Fountains of Wayne:

Simply terrific!

Dar Williams:

Another excellent version! This song seems to bring the best out of a musician.

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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