Post Tagged with: "Cover Songs"

'Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney's 'Ram" (2020)

‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” (2020)

Love is evident in every note, and that makes ‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” a must-listen for any fan.

'Still Wish You Were Here: A Tribute to Pink Floyd' (2021)

‘Still Wish You Were Here: A Tribute to Pink Floyd’ (2021)

Set the controls for the heart of the sun, because ‘Still Wish You Were Here: A Tribute to Pink Floyd’ is a lovely listen.

Yes, "America" from 'Fragile' (bonus track, 1971): YESterdays

Yes, “America” from ‘Fragile’ (bonus track, 1971): YESterdays

Fans should seek out “America” in its many official versions, just to hear how Yes’ cover of this Simon and Garfunkel classic has progressed over time.

Peter Frampton Band - 'Frampton Forgets the Words' (2021)

Peter Frampton Band – ‘Frampton Forgets the Words’ (2021)

‘Frampton Forgets the Words’ makes the argument that if he hadn’t become a star, Peter Frampton would have been better appreciated for his guitar work.

Yes, "Everydays" from 'Yes' (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

Yes, “Everydays” from ‘Yes’ (bonus track, 1969): YESterdays

“Everydays” is a look forward to things to come, arrangement wise, through the main sequence of Yes albums.

Deborah and Pat Mastelotto - 'A Romantic's Guide to King Crimson' (2021)

Deborah and Pat Mastelotto – ‘A Romantic’s Guide to King Crimson’ (2021)

Deborah and Pat Mastelotto’s ‘A Romantic’s Guide to King Crimson’ is a gorgeous record, all the more enjoyable for being unforeseen.

David Starr, "Someone Like You" from 'Touchstones' (2021): Something Else! Song Premiere

David Starr, “Someone Like You” from ‘Touchstones’ (2021): Something Else! Song Premiere

This Van Morrison favorite is a perfect fit for David Starr’s expressive boy-next-door voice and sympathetic arranging skills.

Billy Porter, "For What It's Worth" (2020): One Track Mind

Billy Porter, “For What It’s Worth” (2020): One Track Mind

Billy Porter has released a new version of Stephen Stills’ classic “For What It’s Worth,” a Vietnam-era protest song that never feels dated. It’s predictably stirring.

Chicago, "25 or 6 to 4" from 'Chicago 18' (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “25 or 6 to 4” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park

Yes, it was bold, but this remake of “25 or 6 to 4” update ranks up there as one of my all-time favorite Chicago guilty pleasures.

Toto, "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Toto’s Leon Russell-inspired take on “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” is a fantastic end to an album which deserves a revisit.