Angélique Kidjo - Once In A Lifetime
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Some bunch of teenagers from 1964 who called themselves The High Numbers. Gee, I wonder whatever happened to those guys?
(I love that this sixty-year-old footage from a basement club exists at all. I love that the Who’s career basically happened because of this footage—Kit Lambert was shooting a documentary on youth subcultures, filmed this, and then said “Never mind the documentary, I’m going to be this band’s manager!” Looking at it today they’re already recognizably themselves, though Roger is skinnier and shorter-haired than I’ve ever seen him and John holds his bass a little differently. Keith is subdued by his usual standards, but look at him – he’s absolutely aware of where the camera is at any given moment, and he’s playing to it. I love their mod audience. I can feel how hot that room probably was.)
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i only have eyes for you, grenadine (1992).
i don’t care if we’re at a party
or some crowded avenue
you are here
and so am I
maybe millions of people go by
but they all disappear from view
and i only have eyes for you
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Plasticspaceship tagged me to post 5 favourite songs but, as that would be entirely impossible as my favourites change pretty much daily, I thought I'd post five cover versions that I love.
Gentle On My Mind was written by Glenn Campbell and Aretha turned this country hit into a soul classic.
The late great Kirsty MacColl gave this Billy Bragg song a poingnacy and edge that the original didn't really have.
The Cowboy Junkies have recorded many cover versions, all of which I adore. But as I've recently been revisiting Mary Margaret O'Hara's sublime Miss America, it is this one I have been listening to of late.
Johnny sings Lenny.
Kathryn Williams recorded an entire album of cover versions titled Relations, and I hiighly recommend giving it a listen. I love the original of this song by NIrvana, but this version has an eeriness that really adds something special.
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The Communards - 'Don't Leave Me This Way', featuring Sarah Jane Morris - 1986
Cover of the Thelma Houston classic.
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20 Cover Versions
Twenty cover versions of famous songs.
Brandy- Blackhawk (Brandy / Slaughter-Fly Gets The Shaft, 1973) Cover of Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass
Get Ready - Brenda Parker (Get Ready / My Baby Loves Me, 1971) Cover over the hitsong by The Temptations
Here I Am Come And Take Me - Aubrey Mann & The Lunar 7 (Here I Am Come And Take Me / Spouge Explosion, 1976). Cover of Al Greens hitsong
It's Your Thing - George Semper Rhythm Committee (It's Your Thing / Don't Be Afraid, 1969) Instrumental cover of the hit The Isley Brothers' hit from 1969
Jungle Fever - The Hiltonaires (Made In England 2, 1971) Orginal by Chakachastion (B'ham Rhythm Section, 1977) Cover of Frederick Knight's 1972 version
Let's Stay Together - Don Julian & The Larks (Super Slick, 1974). Cover of Al Greens hitsong
Living For The City - Ceasar Frazier (75, 1975). Instrumental cover of the Stevie Wonders hitsong.
Kissing My Love - Afrique (Soul Makossa, 1973) Cover of Bill Withers' hit
The New Bag - The Exciters (Conozco A Los Dos, 1971). Caribbean cover of the James Brown hit
El País de las 1000 Danzas - Alex y Los Findes (El Pais De Las 1.000 Danzas = Land Of 1.000 Dances, 1967). Spanish cover of Land Of 1.000 Dances
My Sweet Lord - The God Squad Featuring Leonard Caston (Jesus Christ Greatest Hits, 1971) Gospel cover of of the famous George Harrison track
Potkraj Na Les - Alenka Pinterič (Hanibal, 1968) Knock On Wood cover from Yugoslavia
El Sonido de Filadelphia - Orquesta Fascinacion (El Sonido de Filadelphia / En Algun Lugar A Las Puertas Del Cielo, 1974). Cover of TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
Stasera Canto Io (Funky Broadway) - Patrick Samson Set (Sono Nero, 1968) Cover of Funky Broadway, made famous by Wilson Pickett
Summer Breeze - The Main Ingredient (Euphrates River, 1974). Seals & Crofts hitsong
Superstition - The Airmen Of Note (Brothers In Blue, 1974). Instrumental cover of Stevie Wonders hit song
Superstition - Blooblo (Reggae Party Time, 1973). Another instrumental cover of Stevie Wonders hit song
El Tiempo Apremia = Time Is Tight - Los Lazos (Como Has Hecho, 1970). 1969 hit by Booker T and The MG's
The Times They Are A Changing - The Brothers & Sisters (Dylan's Gospel, 1969) Gospel version of this Dylan classic
Tighten Up - Al Escobar & His Orchestra (El Sonido Moderno De Al Escobar / The Modern Sounds Of Al Escobar, 1969). Latin version of Archie Bell & The Drells' hitsong
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Yesterday: Soul Covers
Bill Withers Covered
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This guy's talent is something to behold, checkout his off the charts cover versions and interpretations of songs by Cindy Lauper, Kiss, The Police, Survivor, Blondie, Britney Spears and many others...
A MILLION THANX TO @1000deleting FOR INTRODUCING ME TO THIS AWESOME MUSIC ARTIST! 🍺😎🤘
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Debby Ryan
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00's covers are the best covers, and this was/is one of THE BEST FUCKING ALBUMS EVER.
EVER.
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What are your favorite cover versions of songs?
Here are some of mine in the order they came to mind:
Sunshine of Your Love - Living Colour
I never realized this song needed poc (well, they all do), heavier guitar, and drums turned up to 11.
To Sir With Love - 10,000 Maniacs feat. Michael Stipe
With this one it’s less the song than the nostalgia which is very much boosted by what feels like a school-age romance between Natalie Merchant and Michael Stipe. They and their excitement/chemistry were so alive.
Can’t Get Used to Losing You/The Tears of a Clown - The (English) Beat
Easy. These are the same songs as the originals but have been transformed and made unrecognizable.
Read My Mind - boygenius
Broken down to be chill, haunting as sung by their three voices in unison like they do, they give it a renewed intensity.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings
It’s more ornate and pretty than the original, and the Spanish elements make it much more authentic California while it being largely not in English maintains the ethereal quality imo.
Voices Carry - Sky Ferreira
More hurt, more bass.
Teenage Dirtbag - Phoebe Bridgers
All the feels this song always wanted to have.
It’s Not Unusual- Belly
Without context it’s not much more than a gender swap but hearing Tanya Donelly, known more for singing songs about losing teeth and psychological abuse belt out a Tom Jones classic out of nowhere is amazing.
Lovesong- The Brunettes
I’ve read them called twee and that tender, bright, romantic outlook turns what’s already a masterpiece into a love song for another crowd.
I dunno why I made this…. Blah.
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GLORYHAMMER - Mighty Wings (Cheap Trick cover) (Lyric Video) | Napalm Records
Cheap Trick - Mighty Wings (From "Top Gun" Original Soundtrack)
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THELMA HOUSTON - JUMPIN' JACK FLASH
Just had this blasting in my headphones listening to one of my favorite playlists and had to share. Wow!
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T-Pain is actually Singin - he's not Sam Cooke but BOY,, Listen
now I ain't hatin. this is what we need. More singin and less autotune madness. This is what is gonna keep him rollin in hits. Big Up T-Pain
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