Category Archives: cover version

SONG OF THE DAY Vince Martin & Fred Neil – I’m A Drifter

Posted on April 4, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

There may be several renditions of The Drifter out there, but for many moons the only one I ever knew was the gloriously psyched-out 1967 rendition by H.P. Lovecraft. Then, a few years later I discovered the absolute wonder of Terry … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tony Allen – Politely

Posted on March 1, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Legendary Afrobeat drummer, Tony Allen was greatly influenced by the recordings of Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers and to pay tribute to his hero, Allen recorded his own take on some Blakey songs a few years back. Poetically, these … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mississippi Fred McDowell – Baby Please Don’t Go

Posted on January 13, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Though there are about 236 version of Baby Please Don’t Go, I have my favourites and I still find it hard to beat the classic rendition from Them, released in 1964!! Such is its appeal, this song has been covered … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Elvis – Run On

Posted on December 1, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Gospel fit Elvis like it was tailor made for him and some of my favourite Elvis songs are ones like todays little flash of divinity ! This may be a cover, one of which has been done by many artist, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Septeto Santiaguero – Amor Silvestre

Posted on November 9, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Though today’s fiery delight is actually a cover, I love it to bits and think that it has paid homage to the original in a positively magical way! Amor Silvestre is a song originally written by Cuban singer-songwriter, Lorenzo Hierrezuelo … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Zapata – Do Your Thing

Posted on October 25, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Issued in 1972 on a small Latin/Soul label from Antonio, Texas called Metro-Dome Records, today’s song is one of the few occasions when I actually prefer the cover to the original! Initially released by Isaac Hayes a year earlier, Do … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Byrdie Green – Dr Feelgood

Posted on September 26, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

A year prior to Byrdie Green unleashing her rendition of Dr Feelgood, original writer, performer and legend that is Aretha Franklin released her original in 1967. As far as covers go I’m going to hype Byrdie Green’s up as she … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Llans Thelwell & His Celestials – Jive Samba 

Posted on June 15, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

If you fancy a pick-me-up and something to rattle the mind/body/soul into action, this here Caribbean Jazz beauty may be just what you need? Originally issued sometime in the early-to-mid 1960’s, the version I am sharing today is a cover … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ty Segall – Cherry Red

Posted on June 13, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

I am a fan of the Groundhogs, well, the few songs that I am actually familiar with, but today we have an interesting occurrence where I actually like a cover as much as the original..if not a little bit more! … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bukka White – Poor Boy Long Ways From Home

Posted on June 8, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

As with so many blues songs, there are many renditions and versions to be heard, with each one a trail to that golden original. Today’s song dates back to the early 1920’s when Sam Butler first recorded Poor Boy Blues … Continue reading →

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