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Camper Van Beethoven - What Makes You Think You’re The...

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:36:23 -0400

Camper Van Beethoven - What Makes You Think You’re The One
In 2002, Camper Van Beethoven covered Fleetwood Mac’s cocaine-fueled epic double album Tusk in its entirety. Their take on “What Makes You Think You’re The One” is one of my favorites.

Morrissey - I’m Throwing My Arms Around ParisThis is the...

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:09:14 -0400

Morrissey - I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris
This is the only thing I want to listen to all day.

Willie Nelson (sort of featuring Johnny Cash) - Crazy...

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:42:00 -0400

Willie Nelson (sort of featuring Johnny Cash) - Crazy (live)
While most people know “Crazy” thanks to Patsy Cline’s soulwrenching contralto, it’s originally a Willie Nelson song, written in 1961 before he had managed to break into the charts on his own.

This performance is from the Johnny Cash / Willie Nelson VH1 storytellers concert, recorded in 1998. Sadly, Cash’s only contribution to this song is some growly yet charming banter at the end.

The Modern Lovers - I’m StraightWithout question, The...

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:50:00 -0500

The Modern Lovers - I’m Straight
Without question, The Modern Lovers self-titled debut is one of my top 5 favorite records of all time. If you are a lonely, awkward nerd, this record should be your gospel. Accept Jonathan Richman into your heart as your Savior and Lord.

The Hipster Image - Make Her MineA rather brief entry in the UK...

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:59:35 -0500

The Hipster Image - Make Her Mine
A rather brief entry in the UK Mod scene, The Hipster Image was discovered in 1964 by Animals manager Mike Jeffries. They released just one single, “Can’t Let Her Go” which featured the infinitely better b-side “Make Her Mine”. Unrequited love has never sounded this good.

Ellie Greenwich - Maybe I KnowThey Might Be Giants began their...

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:06:00 -0500

Ellie Greenwich - Maybe I Know
They Might Be Giants began their first of two encores last night with a cover of “Maybe I Know” by pop songwriter Ellie Greenwich. The song was popularized by Lesley Gore in 1964, but this version featuring Greenwich herself on vocals was released on her 1973 solo album Let It Be Written, Let It Be Sung.

They Might Be Giants - Lucky Ball & ChainOnly the coolest of...

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:49:03 -0500

They Might Be Giants - Lucky Ball & Chain
Only the coolest of dudes listen to They Might Be Giants.

Pavement - Spit On A StrangerIf you don’t love this...

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:50:24 -0500

Pavement - Spit On A Stranger
If you don’t love this Pavement song, we cannot be friends. I’m sorry. It’s just not going to work out.

Hank Williams - I Can’t Help ItI’m spending the rest...

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:28:37 -0500

Hank Williams - I Can’t Help It
I’m spending the rest of the afternoon listening to every single Hank Williams ever released (64 of ‘em!) in chronological order. Here’s one of my favorites from 1951, “I Can’t Help It.”

(via a pretty cool girl with a really awesome mom)

Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love HerFew things consistantly...

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:07:00 -0500

Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
Few things consistantly blow me away like Stevie Wonder’s early Motown recordings. Wonder was only 17 when he released “I Was Made To Love Her”, a song that he co-wrote with his mother, Lula Mae Hardaway, Sylvia Moy and producer Henry Crosby. Shit, when I was 17, my biggest achievement was having perfect attendance.

The Great Society - Someone To LoveBefore quitting to join...

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:40:00 -0500

The Great Society - Someone To Love
Before quitting to join Jefferson Airplane, model-turned-vocalist Grace Slick was a member of The Great Society, with her then-husband Jerry and his brother Darby. “Someone To Love”, penned by Darby Slick, was their only single, and while it didn’t make many waves outside of San Francisco, it did lead to an interesting encounter: their association with Autumn Records, who released the “Someone To Love”, led to recording with a young staff producer and musician named Sylvester Stewart. Rumor has it that Stewart walked out on the band, refusing to work with them after it had taken them over 50 takes to record just one song. He would later go on to change his name to Sly Stone and start his own band, The Family Stone.

As many can guess, The Great Society didn’t last too long. Jefferson Airplane was courting Grace to replace their departing lead singer, Signe Toly Anderson, and Jerry and Grace’s marriage was on the rocks. Grace took two songs with her when she jumped ship, Darby’s “Someone To Love” (retitled “Somebody To Love”) and one of her own compositions that they band hadn’t recorded yet, “White Rabbit.” Without a front woman, The Great Society broke up and faded away into obscurity, rarely recognized for penning one of the most influential songs of the 1960’s psychedelic movement.

Eileen - Ces Bottes sont faites pour marcherLook who is...

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:20:00 -0500

Eileen - Ces Bottes sont faites pour marcher
Look who is back!

I’ve never made my love for Nancy Sinatra or french pop music a secret, so as you can imagine Eileen’s 1968 cover of “These Boots Are Made For Walking” has gotten played about forty-seven times since I’ve woken up. As far as covers go, it’s pretty paint-by-numbers; the backing track is played virtually note for note from the original. Still, the dash of 60’s french flare makes this track a winner.

Ramones - My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes To...

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:36:00 -0500

Ramones - My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes To Bitburg)
1986, Sire Records

The Stampeders (ft. Wolfman Jack) - Hit The Road Jack1975,...

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:07:00 -0500

The Stampeders (ft. Wolfman Jack) - Hit The Road Jack
1975, Private Stock Records

Bootsy’s Rubber Band - I’d Rather Be With You1976,...

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:48:00 -0500

Bootsy’s Rubber Band - I’d Rather Be With You
1976, Warner Brothers

Joe Jackson - Don’t Wanna Be Like That1979, A&M...

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:27:00 -0500

Joe Jackson - Don’t Wanna Be Like That
1979, A&M Records

Thin Lizzy - Don’t Believe a Word (live)1978, Warner...

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:24:00 -0500

Thin Lizzy - Don’t Believe a Word (live)
1978, Warner Brothers

Billy Paul - Am I Black Enough For You?1972, Epic

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:09:00 -0500

Billy Paul - Am I Black Enough For You?
1972, Epic

The Rolling Stones - Worried About YouFirst track on the flip...

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:33:03 -0500

The Rolling Stones - Worried About You
First track on the flip side of the Rolling Stones Tattoo You…

Sly and the Family Stone - If You Want Me To StayHit single from...

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:06:33 -0500

Sly and the Family Stone - If You Want Me To Stay
Hit single from the Family Stone’s 1973 album Fresh. At this point in their career, Sly Stone had almost completely taken over song writing duties and was writing and recording with little to no input from the rest of the band. “If You Want Me To Stay” features Sly performing everything except the drums, trumpet and saxaphone.