Great Cover Versions
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Re: Great Cover Versions
The original was written and performed four years earlier by Robert Hazard but Cyndi's 1983 cover is the anthem
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Tim Gregg and Jay Wickizer perform Townes Van Zandt's ' Pancho and Lefty ' .
Couple of virtual unknowns outdo Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard .
Couple of virtual unknowns outdo Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard .
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Always struck me the opposite ends of the scale of the 2 famous covers of this song:
- CCR's long, drawn out 'Prog Rock' version
- The Slits' shorter, punky 'New Wave' version
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Hard to improve on the perfection of Big Star's best, but she pulls it off...
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Suggs does Morrissey, and yes, someone cannot spell Suedehead. A pretty good cover from Mr McPherson of what is my favourite Morrissey track.
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An excellent version indeed ... possibly preferable to Mozzers live version.Chicken Run Supreme wrote: ↑Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:26 pm Suggs does Morrissey, and yes, someone cannot spell Suedehead. A pretty good cover from Mr McPherson of what is my favourite Morrissey track.
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As has been mentioned, Seu Jorge's Bowie covers are lovely.
Not sure how to embed but are two of my favourites:-
The Futureheads - Hounds of Love (Kate Bush)
Cat Power - I found a reason (The Velvet Underground)
Not sure how to embed but are two of my favourites:-
The Futureheads - Hounds of Love (Kate Bush)
Cat Power - I found a reason (The Velvet Underground)
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Love thatJunco Partner wrote: ↑Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:55 am Sir Bob gets the Punk Rock treatment in a Belfast styleee..