Posts Tagged ‘Alex Chilton’

The Beatles: “I Want to Hold Your Hand”

Posted: February 19, 2018 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I Want to Hold Your Hand” – The Beatles
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Alex Chilton vs. Al Green vs. Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle

Broccoli Fields Forever …

 

 

“Do I like American women? I like all women; I don’t care where they come from. Most of the time I don’t care where they’re going either.”

  Lemmy

 

 

The Original

The Beatles:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Alex Chilton vs. Al Green vs. Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle
Alex Chilton:

Al Green:

Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle:

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 Rolling Stones: “Jumping Jack Flash”

Posted: January 26, 2018 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Jumping Jack Flash” – The Rolling Stones
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Alex Chilton vs. Marcia Hines vs. Johnny Winter
The Rolling Stones

I Shouted Out, “Who Ate The Broccoli?”, When After All, It Was You And Me…

 

I read it in the Sunday papers …

A British woman has a special craving for household sponges – and eats as many as 20 a day. Emma Thompson has a condition called pica, in which people crave nonfood items to eat. “Some people go out for a steak, I would rather go out for a sponge”, says Thompson. “A couple of years ago, I was just washing the dishes and I seen the sponges with the scouring pads and I just thought it’d be quite interesting to try one of them. Ever since that I’ve been addicted to them.” Thompson likes to dip the sponges in dishwasher liquid before downing them. Thus far she has shown no ill effects.

 

The Original

 

The Rolling Stones:

 

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Alex Chilton vs. Marcia Hines vs. Johnny Winter
Alex Chilton:

Marcia Hines:

Johnny Winter:

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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: “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere”

Posted: March 30, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere” – The Who
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Alex Chilton vs. Flaming Lips vs. Ocean Colour Scene
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Broccoli For Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles ... Oh Yeah!

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

 

The Original

 

The Who:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Alex Chilton vs. Flaming Lips vs. Ocean Colour Scene
Alex Chilton:

Flaming Lips:

Ocean Colour Scene:

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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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The Replacements: “Can’t Hardly Wait”

Posted: March 18, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Can’t Hardly Wait” – The Replacements
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Beaver Nelson vs. Bright Little Field vs. Kris Roe of The Ataris
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Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

 

The original version of “Can’t Hardly Wait” – produced by Alex Chilton – was intended for The Replacements 1985 album Tim. After missing the cut for Tim, the song was substantially re-worked and released on their 1987 album Pleased to Meet Me. Although Chilton did not produce the version on Pleased to Meet Me he did provide a few guitar licks to the recording.

From the first time I heard “Can’t Hardly Wait” I’ve really liked it. Pounding guitars and perfectly desperate vocals in a tightly wrapped package. Even the horns and strings work well in this rocker.

 

The Original

The Replacements:

Demo version for Tim.

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Beaver Nelson vs. Bright Little Field vs. Kris Roe of the Ataris

 

Beaver Nelson:

Bright Little Field:

Kris Roe of The Ataris

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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Dan Penn: “I’m Your Puppet”

Posted: October 24, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Broccoli For Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles … Oh Yeah!

 

The Original

Dan Penn (1965):

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The Most Popular

James & Bobby Purify (1966):

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The Cover Songs Competition

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The Box Tops vs. The Rock*A*Teens

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The Box Tops (1967):

Alex Chilton’s vocals are superb on this cut!

The Rock*A*Teens:

Under-appreciated Atlanta band of old, The Rock*A*Teens, throw down a great power-pop version of this old R&B classic. And yes, that is the incomparable Kelly Hogan providing hand-claps, foot stomps, backup vocals and miscellaneous other Goddess-like enhancements.

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. Only one cover tune will live to play another day and it is your solemn responsibility to decide which one prevails. So tell me … Which Side Are You On?!!?

Also, keep in mind that if you should spontaneously self-actualize while playing a cover then you could – and probably should – nominate it for Top 10 (i.e. “Impeccable”) consideration.

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