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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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The Replacements: “Swingin’ Party”

Posted: February 24, 2015 in Reigning Pooh-Bah Maximus of Cover Tune, THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Swingin’ Party” – The Replacements
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Bright Little Field vs. Lorde
Peruse, Comment and Vote (I Beseech, Implore and Urge Thee, respectively)
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Everybody's Dressin' Funny ... Cover Me Impressed!

Let Me Be Your Ruler, Ruler, You Can Eat My Broccoli, And Baby I’ll Rule, Let Me Live That Fantasy…

As the Academy Awards’ after-parties emphatically confirmed, the most discussed and heatedly debated topic in today’s entertainment industry has got to be, ‘When Will Lorde Debut on Cover Me Impressed?’. Well, my uber-connected friends, I’m afraid you’ll have to conjure up new fodder to ponder over cocktails. Today, Lorde takes the plunge, setting her sights on Bright Little Field’s reigning cover of The Replacements’ Swingin’ Party.

So what took so long for Lorde’s much anticipated entree to CMI? Well it would have come sooner but I got detained. (Sorry, forgot to take out the trash…ba-dum-bum!).

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The Original

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The Replacements:

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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Bright Little Field vs. Lorde
Bright Little Field:

Bright Little Field holds the distinction of being CMI’s Reigning Exultant Virtuosic Performer of “Swingin’ Party”. Additionally, Bright Little Field is a recipient of CMI’s universally coveted title of Bi Victor Melodious Maximus in Adversarial Replication. Among the title’s myriad of rewards and benefits, perhaps most desirous is that it bestows upon the recipient the eminently yearned for privilege of having one’s name appear in print media in bold orange!

Bright Little Field’s triumphal exploits in CMI’s THE CLASH of Cover Tunes competitions are detailed below:

1/9/2014 – “Treatment Bound” (The Replacements) – Bright Little Field (100%) shellack Asylum Street Spankers (0%)

10/16/2013 – “Swingin’ Party” (The Replacements) – Bright Little Field (75%) wallop Popland (25%)

And, as if the aforementioned accolades are not enough, Bright Little Field also holds the distinction of being the only ukulele band to do a tribute album to The Replacements!!!

Lorde:

The young upstart’s sullen interpretation:

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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?!!?

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The Replacements: “Treatment Bound”

Posted: January 9, 2014 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Treatment Bound” – The Replacements
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Asylum Street Spankers vs. Bright Little Field
Peruse, Comment and Vote (I Beseech, Implore and Urge Thee, respectively)
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Everybody's Dressin' Funny ... Cover Me Impressed!

Everybody’s Dressin’ Funny … Cover Me Impressed!

 

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An early classic from The Replacements 2nd album, Hootenanny.

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The Original

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The Replacements:

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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Asylum Street Spankers vs. Bright Little Field

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Asylum Street Spankers:

A great band from Austin, Texas. Their unique blend of  acoustic blues, early jazz and overall bizarre zaniness make for an outstanding live show. Catch them live or regret it later!

Bright Little Field:

Bright Little Field was formed by Nashville-based ukulele duo Tom Littlefield and Jonathan Bright after the two veteran musicians discovered their shared love for The Replacements. Although both men had done their share of kicking up a racket in their day, they chose a stripped down primal level – ukuleles, pots and pans – to pay homage to The Replacements. The result, Treatment Bound: A Ukulele Tribute to The Replacements, is one of the finer and most creative and enjoyable tribute discs you’ll find. (Mostly lifted from AllMusic)

Bright Little Field is a recipient of CMI’s universally coveted title, Uni Victor Melodious Maximus in Adversarial Replication. Among the title’s myriad of rewards and benefits, perhaps most desirous is that it bestows upon the recipient the eminently yearned for privilege of having one’s name appear in print media in bold yellow.

Bright Little Field ‘s triumphal performance in CMI’s THE CLASH of Cover Tunes competition is detailed below:

10/16/2013 – “Swingin’ Party” (The Replacements) – Bright Little Field (75%) wallop Popland (25%)

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?!!?

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The Replacements: “Swingin’ Party”

Posted: October 16, 2013 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Broccoli For Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles And Miles … Oh Yeah!

Sorry I’m Late (Forgot To Take Out The Trash)

The Original

The Replacements:

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The Cover Songs Competition

Bright Little Field vs. Popland

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Bright Little Field:

Ukulele Replacements! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY1Pno8-bgQ

Popland:

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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