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