Archive for October, 2007

David Thomas Broughton — Weight of My Love

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

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David cannot afford a pasty from the Gregg’s Bakery. Buy his new album (with 7 Hertz), David Thomas Broughton vs. 7 Hertz.

I’m On Fire

Friday, October 12th, 2007

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Here are a couple of covers of Bruce Springsteen — I’m On Fire. They are both great and the original is one of the greatest songs of all time. If you disagree then you are a fool.

Heather Nova — I’m On Fire
Chromatics — I’m On Fire

Kinda surprisingly, the Tori Amos cover is worth seeking out too.

Creedence Clearwater Revival — Ramble Tamble

Monday, October 8th, 2007

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If you actively dislike Creedence Clearwater Revival, then I can never respect anything you have to say about anything.

The Golliwogs — Fight Fire

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

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The Golliwogs later became Creedence Clearwater Revival. This track was recorded in 1965.

Update More proto-Creedence: Tommy Fogerty & The Blue Velvets — Bonita

Leadbelly — Irene

Friday, October 5th, 2007

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As sung by The Gas.

Chromatics — Running Up That Hill

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

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Lesley Gore — You Don’t Own Me

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

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Way hot.