28 December 2012 - Alanis Morissette - My Humps

Oh man, I totally forgot about this awesome Black Eyed Peas cover by Alanis Morissette. The fact that she spoofed the original video makes it even that much better.

27 December 2012 - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians - A Hard Rain's A Gonna Fall

Is she Bob Dylan?  No.

Does she bring a gut-wrenching feel to this song that even Dylan couldn't?  Yes.

I always loved this heartfelt version of the song, from the movie "Born on the Fourth of July."  You know, I never did see that movie.  It broke on the day I was supposed to see it, so I got a refund.  I hear Tom Cruise was great in it, though.

What was I talking about again?  Oh, right.  This great cover.

21 December 2012 - David Cook - Rolling in the Deep

I read yesterday that Adele's Someone Like You was named the most popular song to karaoke to in 2012 (Rolling in the Deep came in at No. 4). So of course that gives me a perfect excuse to post yet another Adele cover (hard to believe the last one was in September...I'm slipping). Anyway, here's Season 7 American Idol champ David Cook taking his turn at Rolling in the Deep.

20 December 2012 - Bjork - It's Oh So Quiet

When this song came out, everyone thought it was just a clever new style by the very offbeat Bjork.  Well, that's not entirely true.  This song, originally recorded in 1951 by Betty Hutton, was faithfully covered by Ms. Gudmunsdottir, was already a cover, as it was strongly based on the German "Und jetzt ist es still" by Horst Winter.

It was Bjork's biggest hit, and remains so to this day.  Since she brings such a fun spirit to the song (as does the Spike Jonze-directed video), I can see why that would be.

19 December 2012 - Pixie Lott - Use Somebody

I had every intention of posting Paramore's cover of Kings of Leon's Use Somebody today. But it occurred to me that I did a Paramore video earlier in the year. Never fear though as I've found a much more interesting version. I really don't know too much about English pop singer/songwriter Pixie Lott, but I love the soulfulness in her voice.

18 September 2012 - No Use For A Name - Fairytale of New York

I am sure you read Scott's moving tribute to Kirsty MacColl over here. With his blessing - I got it when he called dibs on the song - I am posting a cover of the very same song, which in its original form defined The Pogues and brought the great Kirsty MacColl to a broader audience.  NUFAN certainly bring a less boozy, less melancholy, more energetic feel to the song - but somehow, it still works.  I hope you enjoy it.

 

17 December 2012 - Nada Surf - Enjoy The Silence

So it's been a whole week since I've posted a cover of Depeche Mode's Enjoy The Silence. First it was Italian metal band Lacuna Coil, now it's NYC indie rockers Nada Surf. I'm pretty sure between last week's post and this one I'll have proven two things. One, a great song can be done in many different styles and still retain it's greatness. And two, I'm very lazy and need to find another band to focus on for covers. Hmmm, I haven't done Adele or Kelly Clarkson in a while...