Posts Tagged ‘The Pretenders’

The Kinks: “Stop Your Sobbing”

Posted: April 6, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Stop Your Sobbing” – The Kinks
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Action Camp vs. Jonathan Richman vs. Euro-Trash Girl vs. Rhoda Dakar
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The Original

The Kinks:

Definitive Cover

I was tempted to put this in the competition but The Pretenders’ cover is almost iconic and I saw at least one critic call it the definitive version. Don’t know about that but it certainly is a medalist!

The Pretenders:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Action Camp vs. Jonathan Richman vs. Euro-Trash Girl vs. Rhoda Dakar
Action Camp:
Jonathan Richman:
Euro-Trash Girl:
Rhoda Dakar:

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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Radiohead: “Creep”

Posted: August 29, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Creep” – Radiohead
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The SKAndalous All-Stars vs. Amanda Palmer vs. The Pretenders
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The Original

I really don’t understand why this song is such a sensation. I think the lyrics are okay but nothing too special and the music is unremarkable. Yet its popularity is undeniable. What do I know?

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The SKAndalous All-Stars vs. Amanda Palmer vs. The Pretenders
The SKAndalous All-Stars:
Amanda Palmer:
The Pretenders:

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.

 

Iggy Pop: “Lust for Life”

Posted: August 18, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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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:

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.