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bird lay lady lay cover

The product of Bob Dylan’s new singing style and a parallel decision to write more straightforward lyrics, “Lay Lady Lay” was his biggest hit in 4 years, since “Like a Rolling Stone” went to #2 on Billboard in 1965. Because of its relative accessibility – how very unlike ’60s Dylan it is – it is one of the Top 15 most-covered Dylan songs. For most artists, that wouldn’t be a lot of covers, but because it’s Dylan, it means there are hundreds. Continue reading »

Sep 292011
 

Quickies rounds up new can’t-miss covers. Download ‘em below.

A couple weeks ago, James Vincent McMorrow broke our hearts with his cover of “Higher Love.” Now, he does it again on Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game.” He’s been playing it live for a while now, but Vagrant just sent over this gorgeous recording.
MP3: James Vincent McMorrow – Wicked Game (Chris Isaak cover) Continue reading »