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Mini-Medleys: David Johansen, The Smithereens, Richard Thompson

Posted: January 28, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Medleys
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Potpourri du Jour: “We Gotta Get Out of This Place / It’s My Life / Don’t Bring Me Down” – The Animals / “We’re Not Gonna Take It / See Me Feel Me / Listening to You” – The Who / “My Generation / I Can’t Explain / Substitute” – The Who
THE CLASH of Cover Medleys: David Johansen vs. The Smithereens vs. Richard Thompson
(With Apologies to Medleyophobics)
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Official Cover Me Impressed Medley Definitions:

For our purposes we will rely on medley standards as outlined at the 2012 Institute of Chartered Music Listeners Music-Medley Symposium, which identified and defined the following categories of

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Music Medleys:

The Meager-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from two independent songs.

The Mini-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from three independent songs.

The Medial-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from four independent songs.

The Mega-Medley – a musical composition comprised of parts from five or more independent songs.

THE CLASH of Cover Medleys

David Johansen vs. The Smithereens vs. Richard Thompson
David Johansen:
“We Gotta Get Out of This Place” / “It’s My Life”   / “Don’t Bring Me Down” (The Animals)

The Smithereens:
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” / “See Me Feel Me”   / “Listening to You” (The Who)
Richard Thompson:
“My Generation” / “I Can’t Explain”   / “Substitue” (The Who)

 

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which medley of cover songs prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

The Who: “Christmas”

Posted: December 24, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Christmas” – The Who
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Smithereens vs. The Burrito Brothers vs. Big Fish Ensemble
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The Original

The Who:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Smithereens vs. The Burrito Brothers vs. Big Fish Ensemble
The Smithereens:
The Burrito Brothers:
Big Fish Ensemble:

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.

 

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:

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.

 

Jimmy Kidd and The Pirates: “Shakin’ All Over”

Posted: August 30, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Shakin’ All Over” – Jimmy Kidd and The Pirates
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Iggy Pop vs. The Who vs. Robin Lane and The Chartbusters
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The Original

Jimmy Kidd and The Pirates:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Iggy Pop vs. The Who vs. Robin Lane and The Chartbusters
Iggy Pop:
The Who:
Robin Lane and The Chartbusters:

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.

 

The Who: “My Generation”

Posted: July 14, 2025 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “My Generation” – The Who
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Pattie Smith Group vs. Knox, Dave Davies, Rat Scabies vs. Liquid Blue
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The Original

Some guy on the radio said that this song featured the first known bass solo. Wonder if it’s true. Apparently they had to keep rerecording because Entwistle kept breaking his strings.

The Who:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Patti Smith Group vs. Knox, Dave Davies, Rat Scabies vs. Liquid Blue
Patti Smith Group:
Knox, Dave Davies, Rat Scabies:
Liquid Blue:

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.

 

The Who: “Baba O’Riley”

Posted: March 21, 2018 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Baba O’Riley” – The Who
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Dropkick Murphys vs. The Gaslight Anthem vs. Waco Brothers

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And Miles And Miles
And Miles And Miles …
Oh Yeah!

 

 

“You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty”

  Jessica Mitford

 

 

 

The Original

The Who:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Dropkick Murphys vs. The Gaslight Anthem vs. Waco Brothers
Dropkick Murphys:

The Gaslight Anthem:

Waco Brothers:

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?!!? 

 

The Who: “The Kids Are Alright”

Posted: March 15, 2018 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “The Kids Are Alright” – The Who
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Chico Hamilton vs. The Lolas vs. Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs

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And Miles And Miles
And Miles And Miles …
Oh Yeah!

 

“Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets.”

  Arthur Miller

 

 

 

The Original

The Who:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Chico Hamilton vs. The Lolas vs. Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs
Chico Hamilton:

The Lolas:

Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs:

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?!!? 

 

The Who: “Won’t Get Fooled Again”

Posted: February 28, 2018 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Won’t Get Fooled Again” – The Who
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Richie Havens vs. Skrewdriver  vs. Wave Mechanics Union

Broccoli For Miles
And Miles And Miles
And Miles And Miles …
Oh Yeah!

 

 

“Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that ‘my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge’.”

Isaac Asimov

 

Won’t Get Fooled AGAIN?!!? That’s right, we’re going around the horn once more with our all-time favorites …

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The Who:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Richie Havens vs. Skrewdriver vs. Wave Mechanics Union
Richie Havens:

Skrewdriver:

Wave Mechanics Union:

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?!!? 

 

The Who: “Baba O’Riley”

Posted: February 14, 2018 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Baba O’Riley” – The Who
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Guided by Voices vs. Pearl Jam with Steve Diggle vs. Pickin’ On Players

Broccoli For Miles
And Miles And Miles
And Miles And Miles …
Oh Yeah!

 

 

“Want to know what God thinks of money? Look at the people he gave it to.”

  Dorothy Parker

 

 

 

The Original

The Who:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Guided by Voices vs. Pearl Jam with Steve Diggle vs. Pickin’ On Players
Guided by Voices:

Pearl Jam with Steve Diggle:

Pickin’ On Players:

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?!!? 

 

The Who: “The Kids Are Alright”

Posted: February 5, 2018 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “The Kids Are Alright” – The Who
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Dropkick Murphys vs. Flexie vs. Les Calamites

Broccoli For Miles
And Miles And Miles
And Miles And Miles …
Oh Yeah!

 

“People who are trying to make this world worse are not taking the day off – why should I?”

  Bob Marley

 

 

 

The Original

The Who:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Dropkick Murphys vs. Flexie vs. Les Calamites
Dropkick Murphys:

Flexie:

Les Calamites:

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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