“I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still in Love with You)” is a Hank Williams song from 1951. There’s a fine cover by Linda Ronstadt.
Category: Music covers
Covers: Omaha
Covers: FDR in Trinidad
“FDR in Trinidad” is a song commemorating President Roosevelt’s 1936 trip to Trinidad. In 1972, covers by Ry Cooder and Van Dyke Parks were released. Parks played on some of Cooder’s records so this isn’t a coincidence.
Covers: Dancing in the Moonlight
Covers: Play It All Night Long
“Play It All Night Long” is a 1980 Warren Zevon song that was covered by the Drive-By Truckers.
Covers: Promised Land
“Promised Land” is a great Chuck Berry song from 1964. I know the 1973 cover by the Band best.
Covers: Crying Time
“Crying Time” is a 1964 Buck Owens song best known from the Ray Charles 1967 cover. This Instagram post reminded me of it.
Covers: I’m Only Sleeping
“I’m Only Sleeping” is a 1966 Beatles song.
Covers: The Third Man Theme
“The Third Man Theme” was from the 1949 film and was originally played on a zither. Of the covers, I know the one by the Band.
Covers: Matchbox
“Matchbox” is a Carl Perkins song that was covered by the Beatles. It has some lyrics in common with the Blind Lemon Jefferson song.
Sad! 