Category Archives: cover version

SONG OF THE DAY Nathan Davis – Cecen Kizi

Posted on May 28, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Born in 1937 in Kansas City, Kansas, Nathan Tate Davis, a.k.a Nathan Davis, was born with a natural flare for music. A talented multi-instrumentalist and jazz wizard, he started out playing the trombone at high school and later became proficient … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Syd Jones & The Troubedours – Cardova

Posted on May 16, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, its not often that I find myself preferring a cover to the original, but today I have for you a mighty fine example of just that! In 1969 The Meters released an album on … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Martin Denny – Similau

Posted on May 14, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Similau is an alluring adventure into the world of Afro-Latin Jazz; though once Martin Denny weaved his magic into this, it was reshaped and crafted into a magical Exotica dream! Originally written by Arden Clar and Harry Coleman, Similau was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Os Tincoãs – Deixa a Gira Girà

Posted on April 26, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

There is something quite magical, mysterious and ever-so-slightly haunting about the adorable vocal harmonies in today’s song, but mostly they are striking. I love how the guitar nestles in the background initially, allowing the voices lead the way, but how … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Holly Golightly – Satan Is His Name

Posted on April 23, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

In 1962 the rather slinky sounds of Satan Is Her Name (listen below) hit the soundwaves via Mercury Records. Performed by US singer/guitarist, Steve King (and the Echelons), this track was issued as a 45 and featured on the B-side … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Steve Young – Coyote

Posted on March 24, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

This is one of those rare occasions when I actually prefer a cover to the original and this rendition is pretty magic! Coyote is a song that was originally written by Peter La Farge in 1963 – though he titled … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lecuona Cuban Boys – Tabou

Posted on February 8, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Taboo, Tabu, or Tabou, depending which version you listen to, is a tune I never tire of! So much so, I’ve featured a couple of renditions already, which you can find here and here!  What I love about this song is … Continue reading →

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(🎅Christmas Countdown🎄) SONG OF THE DAY Kevin Morby – Blue Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Well, I can’t believe we have reached that time of year again!! Festive frolics await and to help you get into that Yuletime mood (just in case you need a little prodding..like me) I have a few little sonic merriments … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ora Cogan – Katie Cruel

Posted on December 13, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Well, two days in a row now I’ve featured a cover version but, as with yesterday’s song, what I like about this rendition is that it’s quite far removed from the original. Today’s haunting take on Karen Dalton’s spectacular Katie … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Solomon Linda’s Original Evening Birds – Mbube

Posted on December 6, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I know it happened a lot in the past when songs were covered and then went on to be really popular, but the original artists didn’t even get credited, let alone get any royalties…but I never realised today’s song was … Continue reading →

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