Monday, December 23, 2024

"The Dance" by Larkin Poe

 


Calhoun, Georgia sister act Larkin Poe break out the old lap steel on their web remake of "The Dance," the final track on the 1989 debut album from Tulsa, Oklahoma country artist Garth Brooks.

For another Garth cover, Overscene's version of "The Thunder Rolls" can be found here.

Sunday, December 22, 2024

"Candy Rain" by Childish Gambino

 


Stone Mountain, Georgia hip hop recording artist Childish Gambino adds some soul, for real, to "Candy Rain," a 1994 R&B number from Babylon, New York group Soul for Real.

For a cover of Childish Gambino, the Notions version of "Algorhythm" can be found here.

Saturday, December 21, 2024

"Over My Head (Cable Car)" by Willowbay


 

Singer/songwriter from parts unknown Willowbay covers "Over My Head (Cable Car)," a 2005 tale of sibling rivalry from Denver, Colorado soft rock band The Fray.

Though very little is known about Willowbay, I now know a pretty good deal about Willow Bay, a coffee shop nestled in a converted Evansville, Wisconsin garage.  

If you're in the Midwest, stop in and order a gingerbread cookie latte!  'Tis the season....

For another Fray cover, Fly By Nightcore's version of "How to Save a Life" can be found here.


Friday, December 20, 2024

"Higher Ground" by Mama's Boys

 


It's my Mom's birthday!

So, here's a cover song from Northern Ireland hard rock band Mama's Boys -- a remake of "Higher Ground," a 1973 single from Saginaw, Michigan funkmeister Stevie Wonder.

For more Stevie covers, Fried Pride's version of "Part Time Lover" can be found here, and The Lemon Beat's version of "Sir Duke" can be found here.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

"Can't Feel My Face" by Ember Island

 


Swedish indie pop trio Ember Island cover "Can't Feel My Face," a 2015 funky electrodisco number from Toronto, Canada alternative R&B artist The Weeknd.

Like most songs recorded over the past 60 years, this one is either about a person the singer wants to know in the Biblical sense, copious amounts of cocaine, or a generous helping of both.

For more Weeknd covers, the Feuerschwanz version of "Blinding Lights" can be found here, and the VONALTUM version of "Save Your Tears" can be found here.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

"Just the Two of Us" by SlowFez


 

Uploading YouTube videos for the lethargic listener over the past four years is SlowFez.  

Here's their version of "Just the Two of Us," a 1980 smooth soul composition from Buffalo, New York jazz man Grover Washington, Jr.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

"Candle in the Wind" by Arc Iris


 

Providence, Rhode Island experimental band Arc Iris take Elton John's "Candle in the Wind," a 1974 soft ballad mourning Marilyn, and make it all sorts of weird.

In a good way.  But, weird nonetheless.

For another Elton cover, J2 and Sizzy Rocket's version of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" can be found here.

Monday, December 16, 2024

"I'm Shipping Up to Boston" by PAWA

 


On this day in history, American colonists went to Griffin's Wharf in Boston, and, in an act of defiance against British imposition of taxes without Parliamentary representation, dumped north of 300 chests of tea into the harbor.

Having already used covers by the bands Mad Tea Party and Harbor Party, the best song to mark the occasion would have to be Quincy, Massachusetts Celt punk band Dropkick Murphys' 2004 regaling of a peg leg hunting excursion "I'm Shipping Up to Boston."

Here's a cover version by Belarusian band PAWA, that is a full 130% badassed.

Medieval electronic folk metal?  Yes, please.

For a cover by Dropkick Murphys, their version of "Fortunate Son" can be found here.



Sunday, December 15, 2024

"Love is a Battlefield" by Darling Parade

 


Nashville, Tennessee college radio faves Darling Parade bring the alt rock flavor on their remake of "Love is a Battlefield," the 1983 ode to the innate struggles of amorousness by Rock Hall of Fame inductee Pat Benatar.

For another Benatar cover, Denmark + Winter's version of "We Belong" can be found here.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

"Pretend We're Dead by Leela

 


Rio De Janeiro, Brazil rockers Leela cover "Pretend We're Dead," the 1992 track from Los Angeles, California grunge band L7.

Though it's not pretending that she's dead, per se.... Leela from "Futurama," at least a variant of her, sort of kind of dies in the season 12 finale.

For a cover by L7, their version of "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" can be found here.

Friday, December 13, 2024

"Paul Revere" by Asylum Street Spankers

 


According to the New England Historical Society, today marks the semiquincentennial anniversary of the first of Paul Revere's rides to give warning of British military advances.

So, here's Austin, Texas comedic ragtime band Asylum Street Spankers with their version of "Paul Revere," a 1986 hip hop single from New York City rappers Beastie Boys.

For another Beasties cover, the Steve N' Seagulls version of "Sabotage" can be found here.


Thursday, December 12, 2024

"Some Nights" by Twelve

 


It's December 12th!

So, on this twelfth day of the twelfth month, here's Swedish music collective Twelve with their house version of "Some Nights," a 2012 release from New York City indie pop band fun.

For another cover of fun, The Mayries' version of "We Are Young" can be found here.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

"Bubbly" by Moving the G

 


Based on the comments on their YouTube channel, I'm going to guess that Moving the G are a German girl group. Can't back that up, but their fans are German speaking, so.... would make sense.

Here's their version of "Bubbly," the 2007 debut single from Malibu, California pop songwriter Colbie Caillat.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Monday, December 9, 2024

"The Reason" by Ivana Raymonda van der Veen

 


Amersfoot, Netherlands singer with the name that can't fit on a marquee Ivana Raymonda van der Veen covers "The Reason," a 2004 power ballad from Agoura Hills, California post grunge band Hoobastank.  

The word "raeson" came up in the closed captioning for the video, and I couldn't tell if it was a typo or a Dutch spelling.

Sunday, December 8, 2024

"She Talks to Angels" by Blacktop Mojo


 

Palestine, Texas rock band Blacktop Mojo cover "She Talks to Angels," a 1991 acoustic ballad from Atlanta, Georgia money maker shakers The Black Crowes.

Blacktop Mojo is a MUCH better band name than their previous moniker Asphalt Seductiveness.

For another Crowes cover, A Thousand Days' version of "Jealous Again" can be found here.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

"Lose Control" by I Am Roze


 

Louisiana native I Am Roze covers 2023 soul hit "Lose Control." originally by Conyers, Georgia artist Teddy Swims, live from Mahogany Studio, London.

According to an interview with NME, the London session marked the first time that the young singer had ever traveled internationally.  

Friday, December 6, 2024

"All the Young Dudes" by Fury in the Slaughterhouse


 

Hannover, Germany rock band Fury in the Slaughterhouse tackle "All the Young Dudes," an anthem originally released in 1972 by Herefordshire, UK glam band Mott the Hoople.

They kept their version in English, mainly because "All die jungen Kerle" doesn't exactly roll off of the tongue.  

Thursday, December 5, 2024

"Private Idaho" by Pitty

 


Porto Seguro, Brazil rock chick Pitty covers "Private Idaho," a 1980 surf new wave hit for Athens, Georgia out of bounds partiers The B-52's.

For another B-52's cover, SugarBomb's version of "Roam" can be found here.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

"Temperature" by Balti


 

Kingston, Jamaica rapper, singer and songwriter Sean Paul had his 2005 dancehall hit "Temperature" masterfully recrafted into an acoustic coffeehouse jam by Marseille, France artist Balti.

According to Medical News Today, the right temperature is hovering around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

Monday, December 2, 2024

"Jimmy" by Of Montreal

 


British/Sri Lankan singer M.I.A. had her 2007 electro-disco single "Jimmy" covered by Athens, Georgia psychedelic pop band Of Montreal.

For those asking a lady on a first date, a genocide tour isn't the best suggestion.

Maybe try Applebee's.

For another M.I.A. cover, This Century's version of "Paper Planes" can be found here.

Sunday, December 1, 2024

"December by Borghese Sunrise

 


Happy first day of December!

Here's Silver Spring, Maryland duo Borghese Sunrise with their remake of "December," a 1995 alternative rock single from Stockbridge, Georgia post-grunge band Collective Soul.

For another Collective Soul cover, Pillar's version of "Shine" can be found here.

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024

"Take My Breath Away" by Flora Martinez

 


Bogota, Colombia singer and actress Flora Martinez performs a chill lounge version of "Take My Breath Away," the 1986 Oscar winner for best song from a film, originally by Los Angeles, California new wave band Berlin.

In addition to Kelly McGillis, here are some things that can take your breath away, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians:

  • Asthma
  • Panic Attacks
  • Allergies
  • Pneumonia
  • Lung Disease
For another Berlin cover, Kill My Coquette's version of "The Metro" can be found here.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

"Thnks fr th Mmrs" by The Maine


 

Happy Thanksgiving, Y'all!

Among the things that we can be thankful for are, of course, the memories.

So, here's Tempe, Arizona punk band The Maine with their version of "Thnks fr th Mmrs," a 2007 emo pop single from Wilmette, Illinois alt rock group Fall Out Boy.

For another Fall Out Boy cover, Halocene's version of "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" can be found here.

For a cover by Fall Out Boy, their version of "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" can be found here.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

"Make a Move" by Two of Spades

 


Pisa, Italy alternative band Two of Spades cover "Make a Move," a 2011 release from Decatur, Illinois pop punks Icon for Hire.

Not sure which icon Icon for Hire had in mind, but a Boy George personalized video via the Cameo website will set you back $400.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

"We Built This City" by Element

 


Hermosillo, Mexico prog metal band Element cover 1985 synth rock song "We Built This City," originally by San Francisco, California outfit Starship.

The song was widely heralded as one of the most awesomely bad songs of all time, topping lists of the best of the worst with GQ magazine, Blender, and Rolling Stone.

For another Starship cover, The Alphabet Zero version of "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" can be found here.

Monday, November 25, 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024

"Wonderwall" by Chasing Polaris


 

Chasing Polaris, a group of highschoolers from the 631, cover "Wonderwall,"a 1995 single for Manchester, UK pop band Oasis.

I love the keys and the cello.  The vocals?  While they aren't bad at all, as the students from my mercifully brief stint as a teacher would say, "Oh, Girl.... You doin' too much....."

Thursday, November 21, 2024

"Anything Goes" by O Sister!

 


It's my sister's birthday!

So, here's Seville, Spain swing vocal band O Sister! with their rendition of "Anything Goes," a jazz standard from the like titled 1934 Cole Porter Broadway musical, originally performed by First Lady of the musical comedy stage Ethel Merman.

As old-timey as this recording sounds, it was released in 2012.  

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

"Campus" by Thermadora


 

Hudson County, New Jersey post punks Thermadora cover "Campus," a 2008 release from New York City indie baroque pop band Vampire Weekend.  

For another Vampire Weekend cover, The Crystal Casino Band's cover of "A-Punk" can be found here.

Monday, November 18, 2024

"Fields of Gold" by Dasha


 

Czech cowgirl Dasha goes pop country on "Fields of Gold," a 1993 Sting ballad about barley.

According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis, the cost of a metric ton of barley currently sits at 120 US dollars.

If the fields were literally made of gold, a similar haul would be worth between $52,000 and $65,000.

Friday, November 15, 2024

"Ring My Bell" by Knorkator

 


Berlin, Germany comedy metal band Knorkator combine some electro industrial techno with a bit of dance music and a dash of steamy innuendo on their version of "Ring My Bell," a 1979 disco release from Memphis, Tennessee musician Anita Ward.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

"Iron" by Eméah

 


French singer Eméah and friends cover "Iron," a 2011 baroque pop single from Rhone-Alpes singer/songwriter Woodkid.

They have a Jaymar, so you just know this version's gonna rule.

And it does.



Wednesday, November 13, 2024

"Ransom" by Blanks

 


"Ransom," the 2019 single from pint sized Queens, New York rapper Lil Tecca gets the style swap treatment from Dutch musician and streamer Blanks

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

"Wild Thing" by Black Honey

 


Brighton, UK indie surf group Black Honey cover "Wild Thing," a 1966 release from proto garage rock band The Troggs.

I haven't seen the series "My Lady Jane."  It's listed as a period drama on IMDb, so I probably won't bother.

Like this cover, though!

For another Troggs cover, Wet Wet Wet's version of "Love is All Around" can be found here.

Monday, November 11, 2024

"Everything About You" by Six Sense

 


Toronto, Canada band Six Sense cover "Everything About You," the 1991 tongue in cheek single from Isla Vista, California alt metal group Ugly Kid Joe.

"Six Sense" is also the name of a 1998 mystery thriller starring Bru Willis.

Sunday, November 10, 2024

"Animal I Have Become" by Steady Rain

 


Steady Rain perform their web cover of "Animal I Have Become," the 2006 cry for help from fellow Canadian alternative band Three Days Grace.

For a cover by Three Days Grace, their version of "Somebody That I Used to Know" can be found here.

Saturday, November 9, 2024

"Dragula" by Lissie

 


Rock Island, Illinois country folk artist Lissie digs through the ditches and burns through the witches on her haunting remake of "Dragula," the 1998 industrial metal single from Haverhill, Massachusetts hellbilly Rob Zombie.

For a cover by Zombie, his version of "I'm Your Boogie Man" can be found here.

Friday, November 8, 2024

"Wind of Change" by Jose Carreras


 

Internationally acclaimed Spanish opera singer Jose Carreras lends his tenor pipes to "Wind of Change," the 1990 ode that foreshadowed the dismantling of the Soviet Union from Hanover, Germany rock band The Scorpions.

The wind of change blows straight into the face of time
Like a storm wind that will ring the freedom bell for peace of mind

For another Scorpions cover, The Impulsive's version of "Rock You Like a Hurricane" can be found here.

Thursday, November 7, 2024

"Free Fallin'" by The Red Stones

 


Ivrea, Italy acoustic duo The Red Stones cover "Free Fallin'," the 1989 heartland single from Gainsville, Florida roots rocker Tom Petty.

For another Petty cover, Echoscreen's version of "Mary Jane's Last Dance" can be found here.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

"The End" by Fall of Saigon

 




Well, "United" States.... it's been a pretty decent run.

Not many countries can say that they've reached their 250th birthday.

Neither can we, as it turns out.

Here's French band Fall of Saigon with their version of "The End," the 1967 psychedelic epic from The Doors.

For more Doors covers, Episode Six's version of "Light My Fire" can be found here, Skald's version of "Riders on the Storm" can be found here, and Blues Traveler's version of "Roadhouse Blues" can be found here.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by The Sweet Apes

 


Election Day.

Like a famed Robert Frost poem of yore, two roads have diverged in a yellow wood, and there's like a third teeny trail going nowhere that we'll call Jill Stein.

Anyway.  Two roads.  Yellow wood.  

I encourage those who are 18 years older and registered to get out and vote, if you haven't already.

Here's Sydney, Australia female fronted post hardcore outfit The Sweet Apes with their take on the 2012 release "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together."

Chosen for pretty obvious reasons.

That it's originally a Taylor Swift song is just the icing on the cake.

For more Taylor Swift covers, Equiz' version of "Blank Space" can be found here, and Against the Current's version of "Shake it Off" can be found here.

For a cover by Tay Tay, her version of "Riptide" can be found here.

So, for my regular reader(s)..... I will be preparing two posts for tomorrow.  

Tomorrow, the new post will publish between 5:00 and 5:10 PM EST, instead of between 5:00 and 5:10 AM, as I won't know the election results until then, and won't know which cover to put up on ye olde blog. 

I'd MUCH prefer posting one over the other.  

Vote.


Monday, November 4, 2024

"Sister" by Homegrowl

 


It's my sister's birthday!

So, I went looking for a decent cover of "Sister," the 1995 post grunge single from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma alternative group The Nixons.

I had to sift through quite a bit of garbage on YouTube.  Sorry, vast majority of bands covering this.  Just didn't work.  Valiant effort, but.... nope.

I do like this one, though.... brought to us by the Philippines based band Homegrowl.

Sunday, November 3, 2024

"Forever Young" by Fearless Soul

 


Fearless Soul have a large web presence with virtually no biographic information available.  Based on their collaborations, I'm guessing that they hail from Vancouver, Canada.

Here, they cover "Forever Young," a 1984 hit for Munster, Germany synth pop band Alphaville.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

"Take Me Out" by Biffy Clyro

 


Save for a thirteen second lapse in judgement (between 1:08 and 1:21...  What the hell was THAT?), Kilmarnock, Scotland trio Biffy Clyro perform a barry rendition of fellow Scots Franz Ferdinand's 2004 dance rock single "Take Me Out."

Check out the photo of the band in the montage between 3:01 and 3:10 and tell me that they don't look like a supergroup comprised of Booger from "Revenge of the Nerds." Prince Harry, and one of the Weasley brothers.

Friday, November 1, 2024

Thursday, October 31, 2024

"Monster Mash" by Small Town Titans

 


Happy Halloween!

For our listening pleasure, Pennywise from "It," Jigsaw from the "Saw" franchise, and Chucky from "Child's Play" teamed up to record a cover version of "Monster Mash," a 1962 novelty single from Somerville, Massachusetts comedy songwriter Bobby Pickett.

Wait, wait.... those are just costumes.

It's actually performed by York, Pennsylvania band Small Town Titans.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

"Ich Bin Ein Auslander" by Die Krupps

 


Duesseldorf, Germany industrial band Die Krupps cover "Ich Bin Ein Auslander," a 1994 single from Stourbridge, UK grebo group Pop Will Eat Itself.  

The title translates to "I am a foreigner" in German, so, why you lyin', Die Krupps?  You aren't Auslanders.  

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

"Head Over Heels" by The Lascivious Biddies

 


New York City pop band The Lascivious Biddies jazz up "Head Over Heels," the 1984 new wave single from Los Angeles, California quintet Go-Go's.

Here's hoping that they remembered to disconnect the overhead lights from their Smart Clapper before recording this one, or the strobe effect would have been something else.  

For another Go-Go's cover, Everclear's version of "Our Lips are Sealed" can be found here.

Monday, October 28, 2024

Sunday, October 27, 2024

"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Aloha from Hell

 


Aloha from Hell, a pop punk band from Aschaffenberg, Germany, cover "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," a song that Philadelphia, Pennsylvania artist Robert Hazard wrote and recorded in 1979, but.... c'mon.... it's a Cyndi Lauper tune.  

I don't speak German, but that town name looks like it translates to "the town of chaffed asses," and I don't know 'bout you, but that sounds wholly unappealing.

Saturday, October 26, 2024

"Gone Away" by Chromium

 


Pretoria, South Africa metal band Chromium tackle "Gone Away," the 1997 sonic portrait of grief from Garden Grove, California alternative group The Offspring.  

For another Offspring cover, 311's version of "Self Esteem" can be found here.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

"In Your Eyes" by Nicotine Dolls

 


New York City quartet Nicotine Dolls perform "In Your Eyes," a 1986 ballad from Surrey, UK artist Peter Gabriel.

This video shows that if you're having issues with finding an electrical outlet, you can plug your microphone directly into your colostomy bag. 

For more covers of Peter Gabriel, Bon Iver's version of "Come Talk to Me" can be found here, Lowland Hum's version of "Sledgehammer" can be found here, Randy Newman's version of "Big Time" can be found here, and Reina Del Cid's version of "Solsbury Hill" can be found here.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

"Scarborough Fair" by Daisy the Great


 

Brooklyn, New York indie duo Daisy the Great cover "Scarborough Fair," a traditional English tune that was popularized in 1966 by Simon and Garfunkel.

For more Simon and Garfunkel covers, Vandaveer's version of "Homeward Bound" can be found here, Nini Music's version of "The Sound of Silence" can be found here, and The Bangles version of "Hazy Shade of Winter" can be found here.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Monday, October 21, 2024

Saturday, October 19, 2024

"Comatose" by The Sweetest

 


Erie, Pennsylvania band The Sweetest cover "Comatose," the 2020 debut single from Chattanooga, Tennessee emo rapper Jxdn.  

Speaking of comatose and the sweetest, according to The Mayo Clinic, too much of the sweetness can lead to a diabetic coma.  The threshold is a blood sugar level above 600 milligrams per deciliter.  I don't know what that means in terms of fun-sized Baby Ruth candy bars, but I'll probably chance it and eat this whole bag.

I love Baby Ruths.

For a cover by Jxdn, his version of "Drivers License" can be found here.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

"Check Yes Juliet" by 20 Years Too Late

 


Manchester, UK band 20 Years Too Late perform a single take cover of "Check Yes Juliet," a 2007 emo pop single from Bradenton, Florida quartet We the Kings.

Seeing as they released the video in 2020, I assume that their band moniker comes from being 20 years too late in purchasing a home for $134,150.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

"Punk Rock Girl" by The Nondenoms


 

Greensboro, North Carolina punks The Nondenoms cover Philadelphia, Pennsylvania cowpunk comedians The Dead Milkmen's 1988 comedy rock single "Punk Rock Girl."

I don't think that the idea of naming a child "Minnie Pearl" caught on as well as the Milkmen would have liked, with Pearl listed as the 300th ranked girl's name as of September 2024, and Minnie as the 630th ranked girl's name as of September 2024.

Monday, October 14, 2024

"I Think I'm Paranoid" by Like a Pop Song


 

Unsure if Like a Pop Song is a band or a single guy from Orange County, California.  Either way, he or they give the goods on this remake of "I Think I'm Paranoid," a 1998 lookin' over the shoulder single from Madison, Wisconsin electropop alternative darlings Garbage.

For another Garbage cover, the Amazonics' version of "Only Happy When It Rains" can be found here.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

"Shout It Out Loud" by Crucified Barbara

 


Long running Stockholm, Sweden hard rock band Crucified Barbara cover "Shout It Out Loud," a 1976 release from New York City shock rockers Kiss.

For another Kiss cover, The Han Solos' version of "I Was Made For Lovin' You" can be found here.

Friday, October 11, 2024

"Ice, Ice Baby" by Honey G

 


The day is finally here!

The day that I anxiously anticipate starting in mid-June, that Jess dreads in equal measure.

It's the start of the Philadelphia Flyers season!

So, to accompany the Greatest Show on Ice's end of hibernation, here's London, UK quasi-gangster rapper Honey G with her televised remake of "Ice, Ice Baby," a 1990 hip hop single from Miami, Florida rapper Vanilla Ice.

For another Vanilla Ice cover, Jimmy NaNa's version of "Ninja Rap" can be found here.

For a cover by Vanilla Ice, his version of "Jump Around" can be found here.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

"Paralyzer" by Stone the Crow

 


Conway, Arkansas rock band Stone the Crow cover "Paralyzer," a 2007 hard funk tune from Ontario, Canada group Finger Eleven.

If you're looking for a 2000s era cover band in Arkansas, they're willing to travel a couple of hours and charge as little as $400, according to GigSalad.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

"Kiss" by Impulse

 


Luxembourgish cover band Impulse rock out Minneapolis, Minnesota purple one Prince's 1986 hit single "Kiss" during what appears to be an early morning session.  Who records before 9:00 AM?  Impulse, that's who.

You don't have to be rich to be their girl, but being from Luxembourg would help in that regard, according to this article from Forbes.

For more Prince covers, The Be Good Tanyas' version of "When Doves Cry" can be found here, Burn the Jukebox's version of "Let's Go Crazy" can be found here, and the Sons of Serendip version of "Purple Rain" can be found here.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

"Kiss from a Rose" by Atom Smash

 


Miami, Florida beautiful aliens Atom Smash cover "Kiss from a Rose," the 1994 bat slowdance from London, UK singer songwriter Seal.

I'm not sure how Seal's eyes would become enlarged when it snows.  If anything, the bright light reflecting off of the snow should cause pupils to constrict, according to this Healthline article.

Sunday, October 6, 2024

"Save Yourself" by Guild of Ages

 


Colorado based group Guild of Ages cover "Save Yourself," a 1998 release from Macomb, Illinois industrial band Stabbing Westward.

What I find most incredible about the video is that Stabbing Westward were still being covered as of 2017.

Remarkable.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

"Don't Dream It's Over" by Uncle Jed

 


Sydney. Australia family band Uncle Jed cover "Don't Dream It's Over," the 1986 signature song from fellow Aussies Crowded House.

The song is a message of encouragement and unwavering hope, which should apply to everyone except for fans of the Dallas Cowboys.

For another Crowded House cover, Jimmy Buffett's version of "Weather with You" can be found here.

Friday, October 4, 2024

"Perfectly Perfect" by The Young River

 


Today is the joyous day, for today, Rebecca and Brandon are getting married!

In their honor, today's cover song is Netherlands based duo The Young River covering "Perfectly Perfect," a 2016 ballad from Montreal, Canada power pop emo band Simple Plan.

#ReadysetRandolph


Thursday, October 3, 2024

"Dream On" by Urban Band

 



Urban Band, comprised of four young men from Tirana, Albania, cover "Dream On," a 1973 power ballad from Boston, Massachusetts blues rockers Aerosmith.  

Is it just me, or if some Albanian film studio were to remake the 1980 superhero adventure movie "Superman II," the lead singer would be perfect for General Zod, and the guitarist would be even better as the sidekick Non.

For another Aerosmith cover, Eight to the Bar's version of "Rag Doll" can be found here.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

"River" by Lyric Noel

 


Dallas, Texas metal music phenom Lyric Noel covers "River," a 2016 single from London, UK electropop artist Bishop Briggs.

According to this article on the Roaming Texas website, if Noel is singing about a local river, chances are good that it is either the Trinity River or the Brazos River, either of which is a fine choice for tubing.

Monday, September 30, 2024

"Broken" by Oligo Bom

 


Los Angeles, California based indie pop group Lovelytheband had their 2018 single "Broken" acoustically rocked out in three-part harmony by Oligo Bom.  

There's not a single piece of information that I could find regarding Oligo Bom, but based on one of their responses to a comment on this video, it can be assumed that they speak Korean.  Are they from Korea?  My guess is that yes, they more than likely are.

Sunday, September 29, 2024

"Always and Forever" by Silk


 

Atlanta, Georgia R&B group Silk cover "Always and Forever," a 1977 release from London, UK based funk disco band Heatwave.

When Silk sing "Every day/love me your own special way," they might be alluding to being licked up and down until they say stop.