“Let’s Burn Down the Cornfield is a Randy Newman song released in 1970. I am posting about it because of the blog post below saying that Bob Dylan likes it.
Category: Music covers
Covers: Singin’ in the Rain
My first exposure to “Singin’ in the Rain” was probably when it was used in A Clockwork Orange (1971). It was performed in the 1952 film of the same name but originated in 1929. It is in the 2022 film Babylon.
Covers: Live and Let Die
Paul McCartney’s “Live and Let Die” was covered by Guns N’ Roses.
Paul McCartney’s Kids Told Their Friends He Wrote ‘Live and Let Die,’ but No One Believed Them
Covers: It Don’t Come Easy
Covers: Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)
“Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)” was a 1962 hit for Ben E. King. Aretha Franklin’s 1970 version was also popular.
Covers: Twist and Shout
“Twist and Shout” was a hit for the Isley Brothers in 1962 and the Beatles in 1964 (recorded in 1963).
Covers: Angie
“Angie’ is a 1973 Rolling Stones song. I have never liked it and am only posting this because of the Steve Earle cover.
Covers: I Got You (I Feel Good)
“I Got You (I Feel Good)” is a great James Brown song from 1965. I had to post this for the Mr. Chicken cover.
Covers: Bohemian Rhapsody
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is 1975 song by Queen. I thought about it when I saw this YouTube video of it played on an organ.
Here is a list of cover versions. You have to check out Mr. Chicken!
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