My fanship of Amy Winehouse has abated none since her death, and while watching the Bruno Mars tribute to her at the MTV Video Music Awards, I started to investigate what was her most successful cover -- the Zutons' single "Valerie." The song, of its own merit, is wonderful -- with a nice rock and roll, retro pacing and a wonderful story -- one of my favorites -- a man that is in love with a trainwreck (and he seems to be a bit of trainwreck himself). I usually post the original last, but since Amy's has crossed into definitve version territory, hers will round out this group:
The Zutons: A great original, and, honestly, this song makes a lot more since when a man is singing it. I like the grit in his voice with occasional voice break. Adds to the angst. Fans of Amy's version, however, may miss the way she proclaims Valerie's name. For a Zuton interview on how they feel about the re-appropriation of their song, click here.
Panic! At the Disco: One of my favorite bands, they bring their classic earnestness to their rendition.
Bruno Mars:
And, Amy Winehouse:
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
I’ll Stand by You
This song by The Pretenders is one of my favorites. I never tire of hearing it.
Shakira—Hope for Haiti Now (2010): As the years have gone by, Shakira’s English has gotten better and better, and she’s finding herself at events like this, including the Neighborhood Ball at Obama’s inauguration. I think she did a fine job here, since she showed restraint with her legendary vibrato:
Carrie Underwood—Idol Gives Back (2007): This served as the visual montage of Carrie’s visit to South Africa during American Idol’s first charitable telethon. The song was available for download at iTunes.
Shakira—Hope for Haiti Now (2010): As the years have gone by, Shakira’s English has gotten better and better, and she’s finding herself at events like this, including the Neighborhood Ball at Obama’s inauguration. I think she did a fine job here, since she showed restraint with her legendary vibrato:
Carrie Underwood—Idol Gives Back (2007): This served as the visual montage of Carrie’s visit to South Africa during American Idol’s first charitable telethon. The song was available for download at iTunes.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wish You Were Here
Roger Waters, Eric Clapton—Tsunami Aid-A Concert of Hope (2005):
Johnny Rzeznik (The Goo Goo Dolls) & Limp Bizkit—America-A Tribute to Heroes (2001): I was a huge Dolls fan at one time and I really liked this rendition.
Johnny Rzeznik (The Goo Goo Dolls) & Limp Bizkit—America-A Tribute to Heroes (2001): I was a huge Dolls fan at one time and I really liked this rendition.
My apologies...
In the slim chance there a readers of this blog that have been pining away for an update... the day has come. I have written loads of entries for this blog but have been too lazy busy to actually post them.
Sad.
Well, here they come. Some were written as long as a year ago, so forgive any dated references.
Sad.
Well, here they come. Some were written as long as a year ago, so forgive any dated references.
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