Cover Versions 21–40 – Music to Your Ears (Compilation, includes links to all previous posts in this series)

from Bebo Best to The Diodes …

from Patti Smith to Japan ...

from The Cramps to The Stranglers Covers–21 … (MYTE)

Madeleine Peyroux – (covering) “Dance Me to the End of Love”

This magnificent version shows that it is one of greatest songs of its time. 
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"Dance Me to the End of Love"  
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(Image source)} Covers–22 … (MYTE)

The Stranglers – (covering) “Walk on By”

They evolved far beyond punk, creating their unique brand of so-called “sophisti-pop.” 
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"Walk on By"  
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(Image source)} Covers–23 … (MYTE)

Patti Smith – (covering) “Gimme Shelter”

With her punk intensity and her poetic sensibility, Smith managed to interpret it effectively and magnificently. 
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"Gimme Shelter"  
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(Image source)} Covers–24 … (MYTE)

Amy Winehouse – (covering) “All My Loving”

Amy expresses a profound beauty that becomes clear and palpable. 
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"All My Loving"  
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(Image source)} Covers–25 … (MYTE)

Chet Baker – (covering) “Almost Blue”

The lyrics relate the sad musings of a man who has abandoned love – making this the most appropriate interpretation. 
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"Almost Blue"  
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(Image source)} Covers–26 … (MYTE)

Dionne Bromfield – (covering) “Three Little Birds”

She created a suberb version that does justice to the original Marley version – and then some. 
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"Three Little Birds"  
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(Image source)} Covers–28 … (MYTE)

David Bowie – (covering) “Wild Is The Wind”

Bowie’s superb vocal abilities are showcased wonderfully in this earnest and heartfelt rendition.. 
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"Wild Is The Wind"  
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(Image source)} Covers–29 … (MYTE)

Long John Baldry – (covering) “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin”

This was the most-played song for 22 years, and has been noted for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” 
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"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin"  
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(Image source)} Covers–30 … (MYTE)

Chuck Berry – (covering) “Route 66”

There are various covers of this genre-transcending classic, including blues-rock, psychobilly, and swing versions. 
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"Route 66"  
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(Image source)} Covers–31 … (MYTE)

The Rolling Stones – (covering) “Route 66”

This propulsive, charged-up version was the first song on Side One of their first album. 
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"Route 66"  
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(Image source)} Covers–32 … (MYTE)

Them – (covering) “Route 66”

With its heavy rhythms, frenetic piano, jangling guitars, and fiery vocals, this rendition eclipsed even the Stones’ version. 
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"Route 66"  
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(Image source)} Covers–33 … (MYTE)

The Cramps – (covering) “Route 66”

A rendition that is steamy ‘n’ eerie in some sections, and rough ‘n’ raunchy in others. 
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"Route 66"  
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(Image source)} Covers–34 … (MYTE)

The Brian Setzer Orchestra – (covering) “Route 66”

A rousing and wonderfully creative work of fine, swinging art. 
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"Route 66"  
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(Image source)} Covers–35 … (MYTE)

The Diodes – (covering) “Red Rubber Ball”

The Diodes recorded this excellent rendition of one of Paul Simon’s lesser-known songs. 
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"Red Rubber Ball"  
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(Image source)} Covers–36 … (MYTE)

Annie Lennox – (covering) “I Put A Spell On You”

Desmond Tutu praised Annie Lennox as an “exemplary human being.” 
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"I Put A Spell On You"  
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(Image source)} Covers–37 … (MYTE)

Eddie Vedder – (covering) “All Along the Watchtower”

This rendition is one of the finest versions since Hendrix covered it back in 1968. 
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"All Along the Watchtower"  
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(Image source)} Covers–38 … (MYTE)

Japan – (covering) “All Tomorrow’s Parties”

The suberb musicianship and David Sylvian’s crooning vocals hint that everything might not be so bad. 
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"All Tomorrow’s Parties"  
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(Image source)} Covers–39 … (MYTE)

Bebo Best & The Super Lounge Orchestra – (covering) “Sing, Sing, Sing”

Vibrant dancing by a troupe of smiling young ladies, all boogying to beat the band. 
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"Sing, Sing, Sing"  
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(Image source)} Covers–40 … (MYTE)

10,000 Maniacs – (covering) “Because the Night”

The music is quieter and more subdued, making it even more beautiful. 
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"Because the Night"  
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The following are links to all previous posts in this series:

         Cover Versions – Music to Your Ears – "Posts 1~~20"