Bob Lefsetz, that erstwhile critic of the music scene (whose musical talent is, by his own admission, mastery of playing - the radio, cd player, iPod, etc.)
has recently savaged James Taylor for releasing a new album of cover songs. While Lefsetz makes a salient point (as usual) in accusing Taylor of doing the "covers" album for the money (which
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I like Joe Cocker's "With A Little Help From My Friends" better than the original.
Cowboy Junkies "Sweet Jane" always had a dreamy, underwater feel to it that I liked.
"Lovers in a Dangerous Time" by Barenaked Ladies is one of my favorites, and nearly any blues song that I love is a remake, so there's a whole genre of 'em.
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Gotta find that BNL cover of "Lovers in a Dangerous Time." I love me some Bruce Cockburn....
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Please note, it was their first video ever, so... don't expect much on that front.
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Jeff
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Great call...
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There's a killer cover of "The Letter" (the Box Tops tune) by - The Yardbirds. Very psychedelic and groovy. I like it better than even Joe Cocker's cover - which I think is terrific (although I agree with you that Joe's version of "A Little Help..." is his best.
But I do recommend you check out that Yardbirds version of "The Letter." Amazing...
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