In 1978 “Rivers of Babylon” was a big hit over here in Belgium and Europe. Did not understand a word of the psalms based lyrics and even less did I know it was a cover of the 1970 “The Melodians” original. As if I cared at that time.
Bridge over Troubled Water from Paul Simon, here in the 50-plus version in 2002 by Johny Cash with some help from Fiona Apple.
There are a few hundred cover-versions, but this one I find very touching.
The Bob Dylan from my previous post, won in 2016 the Nobel Prize in Literature. During the ceremony Patti Smith sang a haunting version of Dylans “A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall”.
As known, I am big fan of the Canadiaon Cowboy Junkies. That way discovered a few beautiful covers. Here “See You Around” from Vic Chesnutt, who I did not know before.
Glen Hansard interprets “Drive All Night”, a song from Bruce Springsteen from The River (1980).
Featuring Eddie Vedder and Jake Clemons.
Hard to believe, but even The Boss can make a mistake. Nothing compares to this original by Tom Waits. "Jersey Girl" (1980).
I am a big fan of the Canadian Cowboy Junkies. As many people, I came to know them through their iconic 1988 The Trinity Session
Here they bring a wonderful Neil Young cover : "Helpless" . Canada!
I am a big fan of the Canadian Cowboy Junkies. As many people, I came to know them through their iconic 1988 The Trinity Session.
Here they bring a David Bowie cover : "Five Years". Breathtaking!
Maria McKee was the singer of Lone Justice Here she covers Van Morrison. "My Lonely Sad Eyes" uit "Them Again".
And now being in Montréal anyways...
"La Complainte pour Sainte-Catherine" (1975) known from Kate & Anna McGarrigle, here in a version by Jo Lemaire and Carmel.