Some covers that have been floating around in my head lately that really stick are, the Secret Sisters with Jack White, covering Johnny Cash's "Big River." Jack White of course throws some well-deserved rocktitude on it:
The Secret Sisters - Big River by the ruckus
Le Original, also kick ass in it's own way. Oh Johnny C, you're good not just 'cause you're cool.
I'm also a big fan of this Elvis cover too. I'm a sucker for a good Elvis cover. It's such common ground to tread, but it hits a sweet spot I think...Anna Calvi does it well:
Now please enjoy the original care of some random You Tube video that some dude edited...why not!
And lastly on my list of kick-ass covers, comes "Tyrone," as covered by My Morning Jacket. Please excuse the shoddy video....it was taken by yours truly on a Canon Power Shot with a video function. But the audio isn't bad....
The original:
(And That Ain't Right Child)
Andy: One of the most important tunes that has stuck with me for years is Ride's 'Vapour Trail'. Every time I hear it I get shivers down my spine. It sums up what an amazing bad Ride were and their legacy of shoe gaze sounds can be heard everywhere.
Vapour Trail by Holly-1
Now listen this outstanding cover by Seattle shoe gaze lovers: Trespassers William. This cover is nothing but incredible and takes nothing away from the original and stands on its own as being as magical.
God bless Erol Alkan for including it on his 'Bugged In' compilation from a couple of years ago.
Ok so Siouxsie and the Banshees effort of The Beatles fine song Dear Prudence is also one of my all time favorite covers - basically speaks for itself - beautiful:
Ok and onto something that is totally different, but in my opinion is still an amazing cover! This time it comes from Oxford boys Foals in the form of Swedish House Mafia's One. Yes, thats right Foals covered one of the biggest dance tunes of last year and have made it their own. There are not many covers that blow you away and grab your attention but this one does - its huge and sounds like it was almost made for Foals to play, what with their relentless percussion driven sound. Its totally different from the above tracks so if your feeling a bit mellow and chilled - prepare to get groove on!
Foals - One (Swedish House Mafia Cover) by ryanwillsy
Ok and now to the original feat Pharrel - not to everyones taste but you have to admit that it is pretty dam epic! Reminds me of standing in a field last summer jumping around.... Last years huge club anthem:
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