"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.
I like Kate Bush's cover of "Rocket Man,"
Huh. What album is that on?
Oh, I prefer Del McCoury's bluegrass cover of "1952 Vincent Black Lightning."
Huh. What album is that on?
Two Rooms - the Elton John tribute thingie.
Do you want me to post it? It's great.
Do you want me to post it? It's great.
Yes, please!
How is the rest of the album?
How is the rest of the album?
Kinda crappy.
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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.
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.
It's a hard question to answer because there are so many "hidden" covers.
Like the fact that "My Way" is actually a cover.
My cousin lives very close by so I'll be walking there.
Is it really super-crowded stadium concert kinda crowds? How early do people arrive? Are people fenced in even though it's free or is it open?
