"Twist and Shout" by the Beatles.
"Superstar" by Sonic Youth.
Bias on my part, but pretty much every cover by the Ramones is better, "California Sun", "Needles and Pins", "Indian Giver", "Let's Dance", etc.
On my seventh birthday, I wanted a toy fire truck, and I didn't get it, and you were real nice about it, and then the house next door burnt down, and then real firetrucks came, and for years I thought you set the fire for me. And if you did, you can tell me!
Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'
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There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.
Tom Scola - Aug 20, 2010 8:12:26 am PDT #3352 of 6436
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
DavidS - Aug 20, 2010 8:25:28 am PDT #3353 of 6436
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
"Twist and Shout" by the Beatles.
Concur. And the Isley Bros. version is already kickass.
Hmm, let's see. I like Kate Bush's cover of "Rocket Man," and The Futureheads cover of Kate Bush's "Hounds of Love." (Though in that second case I wouldn't argue it's better, though it is good and she liked it.)
I love Bobby Womack's cover of "California Dreamin'."
Also, Tina Turner's cover of "Whole Lotta Love" is an epic, funk sex fest.
Skeee-Lo's cover of "The Tale of Mr. Morton" is wonderful. One of JZ's all-time favs, I'd say.
Gun Club's version of "Preach the Blues" is great.
tommyrot - Aug 20, 2010 8:26:14 am PDT #3354 of 6436
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I like Kate Bush's cover of "Rocket Man,"
Huh. What album is that on?
DavidS - Aug 20, 2010 8:26:29 am PDT #3355 of 6436
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Oh, I prefer Del McCoury's bluegrass cover of "1952 Vincent Black Lightning."
DavidS - Aug 20, 2010 8:26:59 am PDT #3356 of 6436
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Huh. What album is that on?
Two Rooms - the Elton John tribute thingie.
Do you want me to post it? It's great.
tommyrot - Aug 20, 2010 8:29:43 am PDT #3357 of 6436
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Do you want me to post it? It's great.
Yes, please!
How is the rest of the album?
DavidS - Aug 20, 2010 8:32:05 am PDT #3358 of 6436
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
How is the rest of the album?
Kinda crappy.
eta: It's sent to buffistarawk.
Spidra Webster - Aug 20, 2010 8:40:08 am PDT #3359 of 6436
I wish I could just go somewhere to get flensed but none of the whaling ships near me take Medicare.
I wouldn't say it's better, but equal is Elvis Costello's cover of "You're No Good".
David (and anyone else who may have gone), do you have advice for a first-timer at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass? I've known of it since its first year but I never went. GG Park is a pain in the ass to get to for East Baynians (either terrible parking or a very long pubtrans ride) plus I hate crowds. But I'm planning a Bay Area trip as a late bday gift for myself and my cousin lives near the park so I'll be crashing with her. That leaves the crowds... Any advice on how best to handle it all would be appreciated.
DavidS - Aug 20, 2010 8:45:56 am PDT #3360 of 6436
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
David (and anyone else who may have gone), do you have advice for a first-timer at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass?
It's tough to get in and out. I'd definitely recommend riding a bike if that was an option. They do have shuttles though.
The schedule is massive now. So it's easiest to just pick the day with the most must-see acts and take a picnic and snacks and drinks and stay for the whole slew of shows.
megan walker - Aug 20, 2010 8:47:07 am PDT #3361 of 6436
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
It's a hard question to answer because there are so many "hidden" covers.
Like the fact that "My Way" is actually a cover.