Here we are, at the end of another busy work-week, one of my favorite moments for a few reasons, not theleast of which being Sound Travels. This week, with the theme of cover songs in mind, I gathered one last batch of five for you and came up with some interesting material. If you missed the original airing, here it is again…
Sound Travels : Global Covers Friday
1. L.C.Y.S.O. : “The Sound Of Silence”…I am sure Simon & Garfunkel wouldn’t have thought their original would ever make this kind of sense. As I said on last week, I am a big fan of the steel drums and the symphonic approach of bands that feature the instrument. Caribbean, yet regal and oddly courtly, this song actually sounds alright in this version
2. Usha Uthup : “I Will Survive”…I don’t know that I’ve heard a more different cover than this Indian version of the Diana Ross classic. Although I have long since retired the original, and can no longer stand to hear it, I still like the song…in the hands of Usha who gives it a spin of the exotic.
3. Paris Connection : “Who’s That Lady”…again with the old school versions as we change gears and go reggae with a version of the Isley’s 1973 classic.
4. Susan Cadogan : “Fever”(live)… then to hit you up with a song from a protege of legendary reggae producer Lee Perry, who found this talent working at the library in Kingston, Jamaica. Here she smokes the version popularised by Peggy Smith, adding a slower feel and a hotter, sultrier vibe to the whole affair.
5. Bunny Rugs : “Be Thankful”…and this version of the classic driving song has long been a favorite of mine as I once again prefer this over the original. The reason is the better bass response and the chilled out reggae re-fit makes slow-rolling with…”…diamonds in the back / sunroof top / diggin’ the scene with a gangsta lean” seem like the perfect thing for a summer that, last I checked is anticipated, but still far from these cold days. Daydream on…
And thanks for tuning in to Sound Travels this week, join me next week as we begin March and celebrate Women’s History Month with a week of music from female artists from around the world.
Feel free to inspire me with your travellers’ inclination, hit me up with your ideas here…
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