Apr 022011
 

This March, we pit 64 Beatles covers against each other in what we call Moptop Madness.

Yesterday’s winner: Joe Cocker, “With a Little Help from My Friends”

The final round of the Elite Eight here today, folks. It offers two quieter performances by renowned singer-songwriters. José Feliciano’s “A Day in the Life” strums off against Elliott Smith’s “Because.” Vote to see which song will make the Final Four (which begins tomorrow).

Listen to both songs below, then vote for your favorite. For added sway, try to convince others to vote your way in the comments. Voting closes in 24 hours.

José Feliciano – A Day in the Life
VS
Elliott Smith – Because
        

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  3 Responses to “Moptop Madness: José Feliciano’s “A Day in the Life” vs. Elliott Smith’s “Because””

Comments (3)
  1. Come on Elliott! You can pull ahead! Do it!

  2. What Totz said. That Feliciano has made it this far is inexplicable!

  3. Jose Feliciano, how in any his Beatles cover, make an incredible job
    and hre is LIVE at the london palladium in 1969, so a more great work!

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