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Richard & Linda Thompson: “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight”

Posted: April 12, 2016 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight” – Richard & Linda Thompson
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Continental Drifters vs. Matt Pond PA vs. Mount Moriah
VOTE, COMMENT, then SHOOT OUT THE LIGHTS
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A couple of drunken nights rolling on the floor, Is just the kind of mess I’m looking for …

 

The first time I heard this song I thought it was as brilliant as anything I had ever heard before. The sound was captivating, majestic, perfection! Well 20+ years later and it still sounds as fresh, majestic and brilliant as that evening long ago. And as is typical of a Richard Thompson tune, the lyrics are impeccable. Raw, emotional, desperate yet undeterred, resilient, defiant. A new weekend is upon us and as such the possibilities are endless. Friday on My Mind for a new, grittier generation.

 

The Original

 

Richard & Linda Thompson:

 

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

 

Continental Drifters vs. Matt Pond PA vs. Mount Moriah
Continental Drifters:

Matt Pond PA:

Mount Moriah:

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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?!!? 

 

Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

The Easy Beats: “Friday On My Mind”

Posted: January 27, 2016 in RDubbs' Approved Data, THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Friday On My Mind” – The Easy Beats
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: David Bowie vs. The Space Negros vs. Richard Thompson
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I’m Gonna Have Fun in the City, Me And My Girl And Mr. Broccoli

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What a great song! One of my favorites from the ’60s, a decade that produced an incredible amount of marvelous tunes. Seems every band with a modicum of aesthetic awareness has covered this gem at one time or another. If not recorded and cataloged then at the least live or in practice. Yet, through all its covers, weak and strong, I’ve yet to hear one that exceeds The Easy Beat’s original take.

The Original

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The Easy Beats:

And check out this great live version. Notice they’re wearing the same natty attire as on the cover of the 45. Why wouldn’t they I suppose?

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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David Bowie vs. The Space Negros vs Richard Thompson

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David Bowie:

The Space Negros:

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Richard Thompson with Judith Owen & Debra Dobkin:

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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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Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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Unrelated But Not Without Ample Merit

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It’s Murder by Numbers…

A plurality of Democrats, 39%, say John Lennon is their favorite Beatle. Just 15% of Republicans agree. 49% of Republicans name Paul McCartney as their favorite.   (Public Policy Polling)

There’s plenty to be read between the lines in this polling. Just saying …

 

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Richard Thompson: “1952 Black Lightening”

Posted: January 20, 2016 in RDubbs' Approved Proclamations, THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “1952 Black Lightening” – Richard Thompson
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: Mary Lou Lord vs. Sean Rowe
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Says James to the Broccoli, My Hats off to You …

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1952 Black Lightening, one of the all-time great ballads.

“Red hair and black leather, my favorite color scheme…”

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The Original

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Richard Thompson:

Great live version recorded around 2006 when Thompson crashed at my apartment for a few weeks. I dearly love the man but he still owes me $20 dating back to that sojourn!

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THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

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Mary Lou Lord vs. Sean Rowe

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Mary Lou Lord:

Sean Rowe:

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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Disclaimer: Votes cast from Florida may or may not be counted.

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Unrelated But Not Without Ample Merit

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Won’t You Listen to What the Man Says?e)

“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”   John Lennon as quoted in CNN.com

 

SINGLES ONLY: “Pay No Mind (Snoozer)” (Beck) and “The Madness of Love” (Richard & Linda Thompson)

Posted: February 1, 2014 in Singles Only
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Tune une la Jour: “Pay No Mind (Snoozer)”  covered by Sonic Youth
Tune deux du Jour: “The Madness of Love” covered by Graham Parker
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Singles Only

And In My Hour of Need, I Truly Am Indeed, Alone Again, Broccoli ...

And In My Hour of Need,
I Truly Am Indeed,
Alone Again, Broccoli …

Singles are cover songs without a mate (or, for CMI’s purposes, an opponent). My dedicated team and I have diligently searched through our impeccable resources and have come to the conclusion that these particular songs were covered only once. Oh, in some instances, we may have found a cover by a pseudo-musician (think Billy Joel or, gulp, an unfortunate equivalent) but we’ll have none of that here at CMI! You may ask, why would a band cover a song so obscure that no other legitimate group is interested in also doing so? Well let me put it this way: How the hell should I know? But I do have a few of these rarities in my database and it is now part of your solemn responsibility to listen to them. No competition on this day. Rather unabashed reverence, reflection and repose. Enjoy …

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Pay No Mind (Snoozer)- The Original

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Beck:

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Pay No Mind- The Cover

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Sonic Youth:

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The Madness of Love- The Original

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Richard & Linda Thompson:

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Embassy – The Cover

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Graham Parker:

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SINGLES ONLY: Phil Ochs’ “That’s What I Want To Hear” and Richard Thompson’s “Pharoh”

Posted: October 25, 2013 in Singles Only
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Singles Only

Singles are cover songs without a mate (a.k.a. opponent). I’ve searched high, low and in between and my research indicates these particular songs were covered once and only once. Why would a band cover a song so obscure that no other band on the planet is interested in also doing so? How the hell should I know? But I do have a few of these rarities and it is now part of your solemn responsibility to listen to them. No competition on this day. Rather unabashed reverence, reflection and repose. Enjoy …

The Original

Phil Ochs:

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The Cover

Kind of Like Spitting:

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The Original

Richard Thompson:

The Cover

The House Band: