The Nerves, “Paper Dolls” (1976)

(h/t Dr. Frank)

The Art of the Remake

I don’t like a lot of remakes because the artist remaking the song usually stinks, or, more typically, tries to do it the same exact way as the original. This is an example of a remake that I do like. First, the very definition of a perfect song, “No Love Lost” by Joy Division:
 


 
and now, the same song by LCD Soundsystem:
 

 
If you are going to cover a song, rip it apart a bit and make it your own. Nice job by LCD Soundsystem.
 

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, “You’re Too Possessive” (1982)


 

More Banjos

Chicagoboyz is a banjo-positive blog.
 


 

Andy Williams, Music To Watch Girls By (1967)