Tune du Jour: “Mutineer” – Warren Zevon
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Graziano Romani vs. Phil Cody vs. Bob Dylan vs. Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires
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Warren Zevon:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Graziano Romani vs. Phil Cody vs. Bob Dylan vs. Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires
Graziano Romani:
Phil Cody:
Bob Dylan:
Jason Isabell and Amanda Shires:

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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Tune du Jour: “Get Ready” – The Temptations
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Proclaimers vs. The Zipheads vs. Gregory Isaacs
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The Temptations:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Proclaimers vs. The Zipheads vs. Gregory Isaacs
The Proclaimers:
The Zipheads:
Gregory Isaacs:

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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Tune du Jour: “Fortunate Son” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Barracudas vs. Pearl Jam vs. Trumpetmouth vs. Skeeter-Kinney
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Proudly thrown down by every self-respecting punk (and rock and ska and folk and reggae and …) band of our time!!!

The Original

Creedence Clearwater Revival:

25th Anniversary Rock And Roll Concert: October 29, 2009

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band with John Fogerty:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

The Barracudas vs. Pearl Jam vs. Trumpetmouth vs. Skeeter-Kinney
The Barracudas:
Pearl Jam:

Killer performance at Madison Square Garden, July 8, 2003. Mega-group includes Johnny Marr, Betchadupa, Cheetah Chrome, Sleater Kinney, Corin Tucker, Mike Tyler, Steve Earle, Jack Irons, Ben Harper, Billy Gibbons, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Idlewild, and the Buzzcocks. Damn!!!

Trumpetmouth:
Skeeter-Kinney:

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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Tune du Jour: “Busted” – Johnny Cash with The Carter Family
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Wanda Jackson & Jack White vs. George Jones vs. The Wrockers
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First Recording: May 26, 1962

Burl Ives with Chorus and Orchestra Directed by Owen Bradley:

First Release: December 1962

Johnny Cash with The Carter Family:

Definitive Version: August 1963

Ray Charles:

Interesting Cover (Medley): Pump It Up / Busted

Elvis Costello:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Wanda Jackson & Jack White vs. George Jones vs. The Wrockers
Wanda Jackson & Jack White:
George Jones:
The Wrockers:

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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Tune du Jour: “Helter Skelter” – The Beatles
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Oasis vs. The Bobs vs. U2
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The Original

The Beatles:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Oasis vs. The Bobs vs. U2
Oasis:
The Bobs:
U2:

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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It’s for another day …

Tune du Jour: “Knock on Wood” – Eddie Floyd
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Alton Ellis vs. The Saints vs. David Bowie
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The Original

Eddie Floyd:

Most Popular Cover

Amii Stewart:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Alton Ellis vs. The Saints vs. David Bowie
Alton Ellis:
The Saints:
David Bowie:

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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Tune du Jour: “Everybody Knows This is Nowhere” – Neil Young and Crazy Horse
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs vs. Bettye LaVette vs. Rheostatics and The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir
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CLASSIC YOUNG AND HORSE!!!

The Original

Neil Young and Crazy Horse:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs vs. Bettye LaVette vs. Rheostatics and The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir
Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs:
Bettye LaVette:
Rheostatics and The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir:

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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Tune du Jour: “Blister in the Sun” – Violent Femmes
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Fruity Ukuladies vs. Nouvelle Vague vs. Amanda Palmer and Guests
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I still contend that the Violent Femmes self-titled debut album is as good as any release in the 80’s.

The Original

Blister in the Sun:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Fruity Ukuladies vs. Nouvelle Vague vs. Amanda Palmer and Friends
Fruity Ukuladies:

It takes a bit before these fruity ladies get going but once they do …

Nouvelle Vague:
Amanda Palmer and Guests:

When I die and go to heaven I want to live next door to Amanda Palmer (and she’s single and loves short, bald guys …).

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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Tune du Jour: “Ready Steady Go” – Generation X
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Trusty vs. Peppermint Creeps vs. Boondoggle Keychain
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Billy reached his highpoint very early in his career …

The Original

Generation X:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

Trusty vs. Peppermint Creeps vs. Boondoggle Keychain
Trusty:
Peppermint Creeps:
Boondoggle Keychain:

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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