There are less than seven hours left in 2007 as I write this post, and as yet, my better half and I have no idea what we're doing tonight.
If we manage to get out, chances are good that a cover band may be involved.
In general, cover bands aren't really my thing, but every now and then a cover version puts a thrillingly unexpected twist on a beloved song. Here are three that I really like:
First, a dancehall version of a Tom Jones song:
Next, a ukulele cover of a Pixie's tune:
And finally, an acoustic take on Sir Mix-A-Lot:
If we happen to encounter a cover version of this caliber, we'll be very lucky indeed.
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Here are a few of my favorite covers found online or elsewhere:
1. "Hey Ya" Covered by Matt Weddle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-8nkkOA_AM
2. "O Holy Night" (from Studio 60) Covered by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews et al. (I am agnostic re: Christmas and religion, but I absolutely love this arrangement / performance!)
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