“The Way You Do the Things You Do” is a 1964 single by the Temptations.
Category: Music covers
Covers: Hot Hot Hot
“Hot Hot Hot” may be best known for the cover by Buster Poindexter (David Johansen) but it was originally recorded by Soca artist Arrow.
Covers: Short Fat Fannie
Covers: The Shape I’m In
“The Shape I’m In” (1970) is a great song by the Band. It was written by Robbie Robertson with a lead vocal by Rochard Manuel. I love the Band and this is one of my two favorite songs of theirs (along with “Across the Great Divide”. This Instragam post reminded me of it. I didn’t know the covers.
Covers: The Sound of Silence
This is an amazing story. Simon and Garfunkel recorded “The Sound of Silence” in an acoustic version in 1964. Their album was not successful and they went their separate ways. In 1965, without them knowing it, their producer Tom Wilson added overdubs of electric instruments. That version became a big hit.
Covers: We’ve Only Just Begun
Covers: These Days
Covers: Turn On Your Love Light
“Turn On Your Love Light” was recorded by Bobby Bland in 1961. The Grateful Dead covered it with Pigpen on lead vocal.
Covers: I Stand Accused
“I Stand Accused” was recorded by Jerry Butler in 1964. Elvis Costello and the Attractions turbo-charged it in 1980. If you like his version, check out the Merseybeats. Isaac Hayes recorded a slower cover.
Covers: I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down
“I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down” was originally recorded by Sam & Dave in 1967. Elvis Costello and the Attractions raced through it at a Ramones pace in 1980.
Sad! 