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Worst cover of all time?
Artists mentioned:Gee, big world news headline: Celine Dion's cover of AC/DC's You Shook Me All Night Long is "responsible for the world's worst cover version" according to Total Guitar magazine. And you know, I have absolutely no qualms with that. In fact, I almost wrote a fevered post about this cover...(read full post)
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The Polka Floyd Show
Artists mentioned:A covers CD showed up on my doorstep last week: The Polka Floyd Show. The name says it all, Pink Floyd done in a polka style, but don't let that scare you. I think the accordion gets a bad rap as a joke or novelty instrument, but I think it's...(read full post)
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Covers from The Living End
Artists mentioned:In exactly one month, July 19th, The Living End will release their latest album White Noise. I've mentioned them here and there, but never really given them their proper due on Fong Songs, which is remarkable becauseA) They're one of my favourite bandsB) They're very cover friendlyIn fact, I consider...(read full post)
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ng+am+bf=omg.
Artists mentioned:I'm not one to resort to lol's, wtf's, or omg's, but seriously... OMG. I just read this on Amanda Palmer's blog about her upcoming solo record:"neil gaiman is working with me on the book that is going to accompany the record. he's also writing some liner notes for the back...(read full post)
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Thanks Stan (updated with pics)
Artists mentioned:I was deeply saddened to read that special effects genius Stan Winston passed away yesterday after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma. When I was little I used to borrow these big ILM and Digital Domain tomes from the library, entertaining thoughts of one day getting into visual effects, and...(read full post)
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The Last Bitches Ain't Shit
Artists mentioned:Though Ben didn't exactly debut any completely new songs at Bonnaroo this weekend, it likely saw the retirement of a fan favourite and surprising crowd pleaser, his strangely poignant cover of Dr. Dre's Bitches Ain't Shit. Apparently he already played it "for the last time" at recent gigs, but this...(read full post)
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Ben at Bonnaroo
Artists mentioned:With a new album due this fall, Ben Folds has been working the new material into his live gigs. There are plenty of youtube videos and bootlegs around of the new stuff, which I've kinda avoided since I don't want a garbled camera phone version to be my first exposure...(read full post)
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Born in the USA,Live tonight in Vancouver
Artists mentioned:If you're a Bruce Springsteen fan, live in the Vancouver area, and have nothing to do tonight, here's a suggestion: Born in the USA performed live in its entirety by Patrick Brealey, who's classified on his myspace profile as "Folk Rock / Roots Music / Lyrical".Patrick vs. Bruce SpringsteenFriday, June...(read full post)
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There's something Happening here...
Artists mentioned:...and what it is ain't exactly clear. M Night Shyamalan's The Happening opens this Friday and I'll be lined up to see it even though his track record has steadily declined with each successive film. He started off well (The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable), got carried away with increasingly inane twist...(read full post)
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Stephen Colbert co-opts HNIC Theme
Artists mentioned:Heh, check out this clip from the Colbert Report:The funniest thing is the "fuming politician" that Colbert makes fun of is the Alberta premier, Ed Stelmach. Colbert's a little late to the licensing party after CTV sniped the Hockey Night in Canada theme a couple days ago... Anyway, he hails...(read full post)
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A twist in the HNIC theme saga
Artists mentioned:Days after CBC announced it would not be renewing its rights to the Hockey Night in Canada Theme, rival network CTV (who owns TSN, the Canadian sports network) picked up the rights FOREVER.Robbie Williams - Ain't That a Kick in the Head [originally by Dean Martin]Sigh, don't forget, some HNIC...(read full post)
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Farewell to HNIC Theme (sniff, sniff)
Artists mentioned:Another hockey season came to an end earlier this week as the Detroit Red Wings finished off the Pittsburgh Penguins to take home the Stanley Cup. Yet when the puck drops next season everything will be different. The unthinkable has happened, Canada's other national anthem is no more. The Hockey...(read full post)
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Concert Alerts for Vancouverites
Artists mentioned:I've been busy the last couple days settling into my new digs and finally completing The Big Move from Edmonton to Vancouver. The past few months I've been living out of a suitcase in my friends' spare room, but now have my own sweet suite. My folks are also visiting...(read full post)
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Canadian Cover Content #9: April Wine Uncorked
Artists mentioned:All these posts of originals this week were instigated by a bit of an "originals" google bender last week. Of the originals dug up, none were more surprising to me than the following bit of CanCon classic rock. (Apologies in advance if this post holds absolutely no interest for non-Canucks)In...(read full post)
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Doctor, Doctor, give me the news
Artists mentioned:Moon Martin - Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)Here's another I just found out about recently. Famously covered by Robert Palmer, the original was written and performed by Moon Martin from his 1978 album Shots From a Cold Nightmare.Ciccone Youth - Addicted to Love [originally by Robert Palmer]A side...(read full post)
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Originals from Rudy Clark
Artists mentioned:Ever heard of Rudy Clark? I hadn't until writing this post, but I know you know a couple of his songs.James Ray - I've Got My Mind Set On YouA hit for George Harrison in 1988, take a listen to the drastically different original version from 1962 written by Rudy...(read full post)
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Ooh Ooh Love Hurts.
Artists mentioned:The Every Brothers - Love HurtsCovered numerous times, though arguably most known as a rock ballad by Nazareth, the original was performed by The Everly Brothers and written by the husband and wife songwriting team of Felice & Boudleaux Bryant. With Nazareth's This Flight Tonight also being a cover of...(read full post)
