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September 21, 2007 in Musical interludes | Permalink

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The only cover of Love Will Tear Us Apart I've heard that actually works is by Swans. Worth tracking down. You can watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiQsv3Q5P8Y

But this is probably the kind of thing Marcus goes for. Because if he doesn't like the Smiths, the mighty Joy Division probably won't float his boat either.

Maybe something to suggest for a new head to head - tacky covers vs. classic originals.

Posted by: Jon Howard (Living Brands) | September 22, 2007 at 01:13 PM

Good idea Jon. I don't know about tacky covers but one of my favourite songs of all time is a cover version: Hendrix's cover of Dylan's 'All Along the Watchtower'. And how about a cover of a tacky song that actually makes it sound suprisingly listenable: The White Stripes version of Dolly Parton's Jolene?

Posted by: Lee | September 22, 2007 at 07:57 PM

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