Through the magic of iTunes, I just got to listen to "Ever Fallen in Love" as covered by Fine Young Cannibals, right after hearing the Buzzcocks original version.
I also got "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda..." right after a straight cover of "Waltzing Matilda".
This causes severe cognitive dissonance. Although in both cases the covers were quite good.
It is the mood disconnect that gets you.
Any others?
Could have been worse, got straight to "One of Us" without a detour through something like King's College Choir cover of "Come All Ye Faithful". Although now I've thought of it I have an almost irresistable impulse to try it...
Got to go get some coffee. Preferably not precipitated today.
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"I also got "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda..." right after a straight cover of "Waltzing Matilda"."
So you just need to add "Tom Trauberts Blues" from Tom Waits to complete the trio.
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