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Maybe it was "Umbrella," one of those ubiquitous pop singles that filters beyond Top 40 into all corners of the culture. Tegan and Sara do a good version of it live. So I guess that makes it '07's "Crazy In Love" or "Crazy." What else could it be? Something by Arcade Fire or Kayne West? The lead track from Alicia Keys' album? Did they really penetrate, or just reach the people they were directly aimed for? If you nominate "Rehab," I won't argue much. But when... MORE
I love covers, both strange & faithful. I have great affection for the rework that brings out subtle new shades of meaning in the original; I more often collect bizarre choices made by odd artists. I have so many covers I love so deeply that I have no business interrupting this conversation with the song I came here to upload. I offer reasons over excuses: 1.) Everyone loves this song. (Oh, stop lying to yourself.) 2.) It's a capella. 3.) It will provide a nice launchi... MORE
Don't get around here much anymore but for a good cause, I'm in.
Here's a pretty cool version of a pretty stupid song - but it makes me smile.
You get the insanely great exclusive covers of "God Only Knows" and "Thriller" by the lady of the modern a capella one-woman-band, Petra Haden. When Petra's not singing The Who Sell Out and other formidable cover challenges all by herself (or in concert with a vocal ensemble), she's doing this: Also, found by going through Yuka Honda's page: the first new Sean Lennon song in 10 years, or so I believe ... and I haven't gotten it to load. Anyone? UPDATE: Heard the so... MORE





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