Loading ...Between this Monday’s release of the latest covers-stuffed War Child charity album—which includes the Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ take on “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” and Lily Allen’s drowsy reworking of “Straight To Hell”—and the “what are your favorite cover songs” meme going around Facebook lately, I figured it would be fun to have us all share some of our favorite reworkings of popular songs. A few of mine after the jump, presented with minimal comment because after a week of scandals and Grammys and people not being dead I am wiped out. Feel free to share yours! The newer the better!
Posts Tagged ‘Chic’
Admit It: There’s No Better Musical Valentine Than A Well-Executed Cover Song
Fri Feb 13 2009 by Maura
Johnny Mathis Gets (Vintage) Chic
Wed Nov 12 2008 by Michaelangelo Matos
I’ve been curious about the I Love My Lady, the… More »
“Billboard” Looks Back On Pop’s Proud Tradition Of Doling Out Free Advertising
Mon Sep 15 2008 by Maura
Billboard continues its coverage of the 50th anniversary of its flagship singles chart, the Hot 100, with a look at songs on its recently compiled all-time Hot 100 that have engaged in lyrical brand-dropping. Not surprising, there are a few hip-hop songs in the rundown (”Gold Digger,” “Low,” “Yeah!” More »
