“Gentle on My Mind” covered by Billy Bragg & Joe Henry … (Country / Folk – Music to Your Ears, Covers–63)
The gentle strumming and the heartfelt vocals say what the lyrics are meant to say. “Gentle on My Mind” (2016 – original from 1967) Billy Bragg & Joe Henry – “Gentle on My Mind” Written in 1967 by John
“Yulunga” by Dead Can Dance … (Art Rock / World / Neoclassical Dark Wave – Music to Your Ears–64)
Some of the most glorious and unique soundscapes ever created. Dead Can Dance – “Yulunga” “Yulunga” (2005 / 1993) This is a live version, from 2005, of a tune that first appeared on Dead Can Dance’s 1993
“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” covered by The Nylons … (Folk / a capella / South African – Music to Your Ears, Covers–62)
This unique version fit in well with the punk and new wave music of those days. The Nylons – “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (1982 – original from 1939) This original version of this
Cover Versions 41–60 – Music to Your Ears (Compilation, includes links to all previous posts in this series)
Cowboy Junkies to Blondie The Clash2 to Cellos R.E.M. to Talking Heads Covers–41 … (MTYE) R.E.M. – (covering) “First We Take Manhattan” The band improved on Cohen’s beautiful, lyrical song about a crazed
“Fistfight in the Parking Lot” by Crisis of Conformity (SNL skit) … (Comedy / Hardcore Parody – Music to Your Ears, Mock’n’Roll–24)
A bunch of aging men re-unite their old hardcore punk band. Crisis of Conformity – “Fistfight in the Parking Lot” “Fistfight in the Parking Lot” (2010) In this brilliant comedy sketch from Saturday
“I'll Never Get Out Of These Blues Alive” covered by Cowboy Junkies … (Blues / Blues Rock – Music to Your Ears, Covers–59)
It’s as sparse and beautiful as John Lee Hooker's original, but maybe a bit moodier. Cowboy Junkies – “I’ll Never Get Out of These Blues Alive” “I'll Never Get Out of These Blues Alive” (1986 – original
“Because You Love Me,” by Kaz Hawkins and Her Band O' Men … (Blues / Roots / Soul – Music to Your Ears–61)
She survived and recovered, with the help of music. Kaz Hawkins and Her Band O’ Men – “Because You Love Me” “Because You Love Me” (2015) Although this is clearly a love song, its sentiment is unlike that
“Rainy Night in Soho” covered by Sinead O'Connor … (Celtic / Rock – Music to Your Ears, Covers–58)
She sings like an angel, or like a person who found the measure of her dreams on a rainy night. Sinead O'Connor – “Rainy Night in Soho” “Rainy Night in Soho” (2019 – original from 1986) Backed by her band