#Outtakes from the Finding the Funk Documentary

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We’re all in this together—and we’re also all cooped up at home right now. Try as we might to keep things as normal as possible, it’s tough to not find yourself plopped in front of a TV, phone or computer screen. And with that in mind, we figured we’d share some of our favorite music flicks and where you can watch them from the comfort of your own home.

Hulu

High Fidelity Taking the baton from John Cusack, Zoë Kravitz assumes the role of record-store-owner Rob from Nick Hornby’s highly regarded 1995 novel, High Fidelity, now updated as a new series set in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, which just so happens to include an appearance by everyone’s favorite East Williamsburg music venue, Brooklyn Steel.

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Shut Up and Play the Hits

This documentary covers the lead-up to what was originally billed as LCD Soundsystem’s final performance (nine years ago this Thursday at Madison Square Garden) through the day after. The show includes appearances by Arcade Fire and Reggie Watts, and if you look closely enough, you’ll see Aziz Ansari, Donald Glover and Spike Jonze in attendance.

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Netflix

Echo in the Canyon Bob Dylan plugging in reverberated across the world of music, allowing folk musicians everywhere to go electric, perhaps nowhere more so than the Laurel Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles, which in the late-’60s and early-’70s became a hotbed of counterculture, creativity and changing music, like the birth of the singer-songwriter movement—with acts like Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield, Jackson Browne, the Mamas and the Papas, Linda Ronstadt and the Byrds coming to define the California sound. Hosted by Jakob Dylan, Echo in the Canyon explores the Laurel Canyon scene via never-before-heard personal details behind the bands and their songs and how that music continues to inspire today.

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Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

Beyoncé’s famed, groundbreaking 2018 Coachella shows set a new standard for what a festival performance can be. And the documentary behind it provides an intimate, in-depth look at the concert and its emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.

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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

Get to know legendary jazz trumpeter, composer, innovator and bandleader Miles Davis through this music doc featuring never-before-seen footage, studio outtakes from his recording sessions, rare photos and new interviews.

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Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese

Employing fictional and nonfictional material—you’ll have to decide which is which—Martin Scorsese’s most recent documentary uses new interviews and previously unseen concert footage to tell the tale of the 1975-76 tour for Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue, which included the likes of Joan Baez, Mick Ronson, Roger McGuinn, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and many more.

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Taylor Swift: Miss Americana

Miss Americana delves into Taylor Swift’s whole life and career—and covers the making of her two most recent albums—through a series of interviews, flashbacks, studio footage, home videos and concert recordings.

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Prime Video

24 Hour Party People This dramedy biopic, starring Steve Coogan, covers the music scene in Manchester, England, from its late-’70s punk heyday through the city’s excessive Madchester rave culture a decade and a half later.

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Festival Express

Back in the summer of 1970, a group of musicians led by Janis Joplin, the Band and the Grateful Dead made their way across Canada by rail, from Toronto to Winnipeg and then on to Calgary. And while the performances in each city were impressive and noteworthy, this movie shines in highlighting the onboard drunken jam sessions between provinces, like Rick Danko, Joplin, Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir covering Lead Belly’s “Ain’t No More Cane.”

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Gimme Shelter Ostensibly, this tells the tale of the Rolling Stones’ fall 1969 American tour, which culminated in December with the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, alongside Santana, Jefferson Airplane, the Flying Burrito Brothers and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The Grateful Dead were also scheduled to play but bowed out due to escalating violence capped off by the Hells Angels’ murder of a concertgoer caught on camera. For many, Gimme Shelter has become synonymous with the end of the ’60s.

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The Last Waltz Perhaps the greatest concert film ever, this Martin Scorsese–directed doc captures the Band’s legendary star-studded farewell performance—with appearances by some of the very biggest names in the music world, including the likes of Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton and many, many more—on Thanksgiving 1976 at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. (The festive night also included a full turkey dinner for the 5,000 in attendance.)

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Sound City Produced and directed by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, this documentary tell the story of some of the iconic albums recorded at the famed Sound City Studios in the San Fernando Valley, including Grohl’s previous band’s ground-shaking second long-player, Nevermind.

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Stop Making Sense Before going on to direct documentaries for Robyn Hitchcock, Neil Young and Justin Timberlake, Jonathan Demme captured Talking Heads at the height of the band’s prowess, closing out the 1983 tour in support of their stellar fifth studio album, Speaking in Tongues (stream it here), big suit and all.

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YouTube

Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

While we haven’t yet seen Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert—which opens up the vault for the first time to present the performances and behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the iconic California music festival—the trailer for this YouTube collab has us counting down the days until the flick’s 4/10 release.

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Vulfpeck Live at Madison Square Garden

This funk-filled party with a heavy dose of Vulfpeck’s friends and family happened just six months ago on the big stage at the World’s Most Famous Arena, but we already find ourselves reliving it in all its glory again and again.

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A-T-2 234 Minutemen - Futurism Restated

Like The Gun Club Minutemen also came out of the California punk scene but they began incorporating elements of jazz and funk. I Donn't know how long this will stay up for but here's the Minutemen documentary from 2005 https://youtu.be/HmKGusadv08

The original band of masked heroes in Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (coloured by John Higgins) Watchmen are called Minutemen, I'll have to see if I can find evidence of this influence but Alan Moore would have been writing Watchmen when Minutemen guitarist and vocalist D. Boon was killed in a car accident

Futurism Restated is from the "Bean-Spill" E.P. it's an outtake they thought too lame for their debut album 1981's The Punch Llne

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Album Review: Jimi Hendrix and Chris Cornell box sets

In May 2017 shortly after the tragic death of Chris Cornell, Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament said “Jimi Hendrix included, Chris [Cornell] was the greatest songwriter to ever come out of Seattle.”  Whether you agree with that bold statement or not, one has to agree that Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970) and Chris Cornell (1964-2017) were two of the greatest musicians to ever come out of a city known for a ton of musical talent. It is only fitting that this Friday Nov. 16 sees the release of a box set from Cornell and last Friday saw the release of one from Hendrix.

Jimi Hendrix Experience Electric Ladlyland Deluxe Edition 50th Anniversary 

Released on October 16, 1968, the third album from Hendrix’s Experience Electric Ladyland was released, and it is considered by many to be Hendrix’ greatest work. A double album that he really had a hand in not only as musician but as a producer. By this album Hendrix, and the Experience’s Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell as well, had really gotten good at pushing the boundaries of their sound, which combined hard rock, funk, psychedelia, blues, experimental art rock, jazz and even early metal. This month sees the release of a 50th anniversary multi-disc release from Legacy Recordings, which includes a blu-ray and a book.

50th Anniversary album cover originally photographed by Linda McCartney

Disc 1 is the newly remastered original album. It is filled with so many gems: “Crosstown Traffic”, his cover of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower”, and one of his greatest songs “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”. I already had this on CD, but always nice to hear a newly remastered polish. Disc 2 is At Last...The Beginning: The Making of Electric Ladyland: The Early Takes, which is demos and outtakes from the Electric Ladyland sessions. While none of these songs are bad, they don’t really add much to the the Hendrix pantheon. It’s cool to hear early incarnations, but at a certain point (5 different takes of “Long Hot Summer Night”? Really?) it becomes For Fans Only. Disc 3 is Live at the Hollywood Bowl 9/14/68. Now this is what I’m talking about! This was the Experience performing just before the album’s release. The band rip through songs from all three of their albums as well as a cover of Cream’s “Sunshine of your Love” and Hendrix’ famous “Star Spangled Banner”. This official bootleg recording is courtesy Dagger Records and is taken from a recently discovered 2-track soundboard recording. Having never had the chance to see the Experience live, this is really made the listener feel like they were there. Disc 4 is At Last...The Beginning: The Making of Electric Ladyland, a DVD documentary about the album. It was originally a 1997 episode of Classic Albums, which are usually about 45 min. This is an expanded edition that clocks in at 85 min. At a certain point this went on a little too long. I dug most of it and it’s cool that they got circa-1997 interviews with Redding and Mitchell (both of whom died in the 00s) as well as Steve Wimwood. But as a documentary about the album, the Classic Albums format worked better for this.

50th Anniversary Box Set comes with a book a multiple discs

Earlier this year I got to review the Hendrix unreleased compilation Both Sides of the Sky, which is excellent. I noted that you’re not likely to find some long lost amazing Hendrix album that never got released, but you can still hear some interesting pieces in these compilations. In the case of Electric Ladyland, the original album is a classic with a capital C. Most of this box set falls in the category of For Fans Only, but when it shines (like it does with Live at the Hollywood Bowl) it really shines!

For info on Electric Ladyland Deluxe 50th Anniversary Box Set: https://www.jimihendrix.com/electric-ladyland-50/

Original: 5 out of 5 stars

50th Anniversary Box Set: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Chris Cornell Chris Cornell box set

Another Seattle musical genius was Chris Cornell, who left behind such an impressive discography between his solo work, Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog and several soundtracks and compilations. One could easily make an impressive compilation out of just one of the bands Cornell was in, but with the release from A&M Records of the 4-disc box set (64 tracks!) Chris Cornell, they showcase his finest work from the late 80s to his 2017 death. This is the first release since his death and it includes both studio and live recordings as well as rare deep cuts and unreleased songs. It was overseen by Cornell’s widow Vicky.

Cornell in his prime

Disc 1 is Soundgarden, as well as early solo work, Temple of the Dog, and M.A.C.C. (from the Stone Free tribute to Jimi Hendrix album). Disc 2 gets into his solo career and Audioslave. Disc 3 goes into a very prolific time for him when he had solo music, Audioslave, Soundgarden had reunited and a number of collaborations (Slash and Santana to name a few). Disc 4 gets into his live rarities. The box set also includes a 36-page book with tons of photos and liner notes from his collaborators like Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, Mike McCready, Tom Morello, and more. [Note: There is also a DVD included, which I did not get to view as part of this review.]

The box set overview

They have released various compilations of Cornell and Soundgarden over the years. A label could have easily been lazy and just put out a single disc album with his biggest hits, but I highly applaud this collection of songs. All of the hits are here, but I have to praise the fact that they dug deep. There’s songs he did for soundtracks where I thought I was the only one who remembered it and it’s represented here. They also try to show the many varied musical endeavors he did. I was not a fan of his Timbaland collaboration, but I have to give credit where credit is due, it showed his range as a musician. Disc 3 ends with the previously unreleased “When Bad Does Good” (so good!!). The live rarities on Disc 4 are worth the price of the entire box set: selections from Audioslaves’ historic concert in Cuba, Temple of the Dog’s mini-reunion tour, and so many amazing covers like “Nothing Compares 2 U”, a duet with Cat Stevens on “Wild World”, The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life” literally at a filled Royal Albert Hall, Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” with his daughter Toni, and then he does something amazing on a cover of “One” performing the music from the U2 song and singing the lyrics from the Metallica song.

Chris Cornell was one of the most gifted vocalists to emerge out of his generation. It is such a gift to be able to have so many of his greatest works assembled in one massive set. 

For info on the Chris Cornell box set: https://www.chriscornellmerchandise.com/collections/box-set-collections

Chris Cornell box set: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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It is rather presumptuous to call you the biggest rock 'n' roll band in the world, but when you have a catalog of songs as impressive as the Rolling Stones', the label may be true.During its legendary career spanning over 60 years, the iconic English group has written some of the greatest melodies in the history of music. From simple rockers to songs tinged with blues, soul, country and even dance, the Stones have proven their mastery for all genres they touched.Given their stature and their continued influence on other artists, it is not surprising that the Stones remain one of the most covered acts in rock music. And while YouTube is brimming with budding stars offering off-key versions of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and toothless renditions of "Gimme Shelter", many fellow musicians have found distinctive new ways to reinterpret classic songs of the Stones.We scoured the mud to find the 50 best Rolling Stones covers.David Bowie, "Let's Spend the Night Together" (1973)The Stones released "Let's spend the night together" on their 1967 album Between the buttons. The track was also a double A-side single with "Ruby Tuesday" and became a moderate hit in the UK - although its sexual nature resulted in a reduction in circulation in the United States Six years later, David Bowie gave to the song a glam-rock makeover, add layers of synthesizer and increase the tempo. The singer - then in the middle of Ziggy Stardust - released his version on his 1973 LP Aladdin Sane.Johnny Cash, "No Expectations" (1978)The Man in Black delivered a catchy rendition of "No Expectations" on his 1978 LP Missing girl. While the original Stones - released in 1968 on their Banquet of beggars album - was a more moderate affair, Cash heightened the energy of the track with a sweltering guitar, soulful backing vocals and an emphatic harmonica solo.Devo, "(I cannot get satisfaction)" (1978)Devo's offbeat interpretation of this classic hit from the Stones has become a revolutionary piece for the Akron group. The version evolved during one of the group's jam sessions. At first, leader Mark Mothersbaugh - a staunch fan of the Stones - started singing "Paint It, Black" to the weird rhythm of his group mates. When the words didn't match the rhythm, it went to the words of "(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction" ... and a legendary revival was born. Just before its release in 1978, Devo played his version for Mick Jagger. After initially showing no response to the song, the Stones singer "suddenly got up and started dancing on this Afghan rug in front of the fireplace," said Gerald Casale in a conversation with The new yorker. Jagger gave his blessing and Devo would soon perform the song on Saturday Night Live.Tegan and Sara, "Fool to Cry" (2013)Twin pop-rock duo Tegan and Sara tackled the Stones "Fool to Cry" for the HBO soundtrack Girls. While the original version from 1976 was a sweet and moving ballad, this cover featured layers of synths, drums and guitars, resulting in a modern and rich update.Linda Ronstadt, "Tumbling Dice" (1978)In a 1978 interview with Hit parader magazine, Linda Ronstadt explained how "Tumbling Dice" was added to her repertoire. "The group used to play this all last summer at the soundcheck," noted the singer. "I really loved it too, but no one knew the words. Then Mick came backstage when I was at the Universal Amphitheater and said, "You do too many ballads, you should do more rock'n'roll songs." Describing the singer of the Stones as "the greatest singer of contemporary rock'n'roll, writer of rock'n'roll", Ronstadt literally forced his hand. "I made him write the words for this song and learned it."Guns N ’Roses,“ Jumpin ’Jack Flash” (2018)This Rolling Stones cover was part of the bonus material included in the remastered Guns N ’Roses’ 2018 Appetite for destruction box. Recorded during a 1986 session at the Sound City studios in Van Nuys, California, the track sees GNR deliver a high octane version of "Jumpin Jack Flash". The guitars are noisy, the groan of Axl Rose is powerful and the energy is palpable from the opening note. Three years after the song was recorded, GNR would open for the Stones at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, a performance that is remembered more for its chaos than for its music.The Who, "Under My Thumb" (1967)Although not included in the original version of the album Who's rarities and outtakes Dimensions and lawns, the cover of the group "Under My Thumb" would make its way towards the 1998 and 2011 reissues of the LP. The Who recorded the song in 1967 as support when Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were detained in England for drugs.Elton John, "Honky Tonk Women" (1971)Just over a year after the original was released, Elton John covered the Stones "Honky Tonk Women" on a radio show in New York. The performance will eventually become the singer 11/17/70 live album, released in 1971. Notably, John's version supplants the guitar tone of the Stones with John's distinctive piano style.Jane’s Addiction, “Sympathy for the Devil” (1987)Jane’s Addiction’s self-titled debut album was widely recorded during a performance at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles. Included in the 1987 release was their version of "Sympathy for the Devil" from the Rolling Stones. For their cover, Perry Farrell and company amplified the psychedelia, adding bongos and swirling sounds to the arrangement. Dave Navarro is also making his presence felt with hot guitar solos.Albert King, "Honky Tonk Women" (1971)It's no secret that the Stones were inspired by American blues musicians, and they don't have much more influence than Albert King. It must have been a source of pride when the Bulldozer Velvet decided to cover "Honky Tonk Woman" on his 1971 album Lovejoy. As you would expect, the rendering is filled with fantastic guitar solos and soulful voices. The support of the legendary rhythm section Muscle Shoals further elevates the track.U2, "Paint It Black" (1992)U2 rides their early punk sound and more pop trends on this version of the Stones 'Paint It Black'. The cover was released on the B side of the 1992 U2 single, "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses". While the atmosphere is less threatening than the original, the best in Dublin have added tambourine, harmonies, vocal effects and an explosive guitar, appropriating them while remaining faithful to the original.Elvis Costello & Lucinda Williams, “Wild Horses” (2002)Carrefour CMT welcomed extraordinary guests during its two-decade television series. The show, which brings together country artists and musicians from other genres, was premiered on January 13, 2002. In this first episode, alternative country star Lucinda Williams sang alongside rock legend Elvis Costello. Before their rendition of "Wild Horses", the last singer explained that the song "made me think of this kind of music" when it was first released by the Stones in 1971.Lindsey Buckingham, "She Smiled Softly" (2011)Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham kept it simple on this cover of The Stones' "She Smiles Sweetly". While the original featured drums, bass and organ, Buckingham decided to take a minimalist approach, removing things only for vocals and acoustic guitar. The result is a distinctive and poignant interpretation, which was featured on the Buckingham solo LP in 2011 Seeds we sow.The Allman Brothers Band, "Heart of Stone" (2003)By the time they released their 12th and final album, the Allman Brothers Band showed little resemblance to their original selves. Finis Duane Allman, Berry Oakley and Dickey Betts, with Gregg Allman, Jaimoe Johanson and Butch Trucks the original remaining members. However, the line-up changes did not prevent the group from offering a powerful cover of the 1964 single of the Rolling Stones "Heart of Stone".The Folksmen, "Start Me Up" (2003)The fictional folk group - made up of Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer from Spinal Tap - is best known for its role in the 2003 fake documentary. A strong wind. Their interpretation of the Stones classic "Start Me Up" was featured on the film's soundtrack, while the trio also performed the song during promotional appearances. In the clip here, late night host Conan O’Brien asked if the Folksmen heard the Stones about their coverage. "A disturbing silence," replies McKean as Mark Shubb.Rag N ’Bone Man,“ Gimme Shelter ”(2017)British singer-songwriter Rag N ’Bone Man delivered this coverage of the Stones' Gimme Shelter in 2017 as part of BBC Radio 1 Live Show. The slow combustion rendering explodes halfway, the power of the moving vocal performance is matched only by the dizzying riffs of the guitarist.Eric Burdon & War, "Paint It Black" (1970)An interpretation for those who listened to the original Stones and thought, "It would be great if it was three times longer." The psychedelic funk jam band Eric Burdon & War scored a minor hit with their version of "Paint It Black" when it was released in 1970.Motorhead, "Sympathy for the Devil" (2015)This version of "Sympathy for the Devil" had the honor of being the last song from Motorhead's latest album. The group Bad magic LP was released in August 2015, just four months before the death of singer Lemmy Kilmister. Surprisingly, the metal icon still sounded great on the track, giving the song its signature growl.Cat Power, "(I cannot get satisfaction)" (2000)Singer-songwriter Cat Power wowed fans and other artists with his distinctive style of indie rock. She has collaborated with many great artists over the years, including Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder and Iggy Pop. On his 2000 LP The cover record, the singer has redesigned some of her favorite songs, including this sensual interpretation of the satisfaction of "Stones (" I can't get no ")".The Soup Dragons, "I'm Free" (1990)The Scottish alt-rockers, the Soup Dragons, were a resounding success with their 1990 performance of "I am free" from the Stones. The cover - which added a dance rhythm and reggae twitch to the track - was a Top 10 hit in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Alternative Songs charts. in the USA.Sundays, "Wild Horses" (1992)In the mid-90s craze for emotional acoustic rock on the female front, this cover of the Stones' Wild Horses emerged. The restitution, delivered by the English group The Sunday, would be the subject of a significant radio broadcast while appearing in the film. Fear, TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and an advertisement for Budweiser.Scorpions, "Ruby Tuesday" (2011)German heavy rockers The Scorpions recorded this version of "Ruby Tuesday" for their 2011 compilation album, Come back. The release - which saw the group cover a handful of songs by other artists, as well as re-recording their own classic songs - was kind of a comeback, given that the German group had released their "final" LP, Sting in the tail, just a year earlier.Betty LaVette, "Salt of the Earth" (2010)R&B singer Betty LaVette lent her powerful voice to this magnificent rendition of the working class anthem of the Stones "Salt of the Earth". While the original, released in 1968 Banquet of beggars, looked more like an optimistic jam, LaVette refused things, adding a horn section and an organ to her moving performance. The cover appeared on the singer's LP in 2010 Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook.Social distortion, "Under My Thumb" (1996)The venerable punk rock band Social Distortion added aggressiveness and frenzy to the Stones' "Under My Thumb" in this cover, published in 1996 on their White light, white heat, white trash LP. Singer Mike Ness has long professed admiration for British rockers, noting in an interview with Consequence of Sound in 2018 that Social D's music brand is "somewhere between" the Stones and the Ramones.Little Richard, "Brown Sugar" (1971)Like many musicians, Mick Jagger had an unwavering appreciation of Little Richard. The singer of the Stones was particularly impressed by the "take of the public" by the pioneer of rock'n'roll. "I couldn't believe the power," Jagger said of Richard, adding that the rock icon was his "first idol". It is safe to assume while Jagger was on the moon when Little Richard decided to cover the "Brown Sugar" of the Stones in October 1971, just six months after the release of the original.Peter Frampton, "Jumpin 'Jack Flash" (1972)It's always exciting when one rock icon covers another, and this effort by Peter Frampton is no exception. The legendary musician transformed "Jumpin 'Jack Flash" into a fiery groove, featuring several moments of instrumental exuberance. It’s the only song not written by Frampton to appear on his first solo album, 1972 Wind of change. A live performance also appeared on the rocker's 1976 seminal LP, Frampton comes alive!Def Leppard, "You Can't Always Get What You Want" (1992)It's not exactly what you would expect from one of the biggest and best hard rock bands of the past four decades, but Def Leppard's cover of "You Can't Always Get What You Want" is a particularly bare acoustic gem. It was released on the luxury edition of the group's LP in 1992 Adrenalize. The Celtic influences on the track come from Hothouse Flowers, the Irish group that collaborated on this cover.Liz Phair, "Little Mother Help" (2005)Singer-songwriter Liz Phair recorded her cover of "Mother’s Little Helper" for the album's 2005 soundtrack album Desperate housewives. The Stones ode to drug addict home bodies receives an infusion of venom in the hands of Phair, the singer expelling the catchy but somber words of the melody with a poignant and captivating delivery.PP Arnold, “You Can't Always Get What You Want” (2017)In the late 1960s and early 1970s, soul singer PP Arnold recorded a collection of songs that were to appear on her album. The turning tide. The LP, produced by Eric Clapton and Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, was caught in the label's paperwork and did not see the light of day until 2017. Surprisingly, given the time that has passed, the recordings n have lost none of their emotional impact, including Arnold's powerful cover of "You Can't Always Get What You Want".The Holmes Brothers, "Beast of Burden" (1997)In 1997 House of Blues released a compilation album called Paint It, Blue: Songs of the Rolling Stones. As its name suggests, the LP featured an assortment of Stones classics reinvented by various blues artists. Among the highlights was this cover of "Beast of Burden" by the Holmes Brothers.Tori Amos, "Angie" (1992)Tori Amos brought its distinctive mark of piano and song to this cover of "Angie", released in 1992 on the Crucify EP. Although the original of the Stones was already a ballad deploring the lost love, anxiety and emotion rose in the hands of Amos, the singer seeming to tears at various times of the track. The result is both heartbreaking and beautiful.Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, "Star Star" (1983)One of the hottest songs in the Stones catalog was also controversial for Joan Jett. The singer included an uncensored version of "Star Star" as a hidden track on the cassette version of her group's LP in 1983 Album. Outraged by the song, several chain stores, including Walmart, refused to sell the outlet. Cover reappeared later on Jett's 1993 compilation Go back.Stone Sour feat. Lizzy Hale, "Gimme Shelter" (2015)Hard-rock band Corey Taylor Stone Sour has released a cover EP called Straight Outta Burbank in a limited edition for the Record Stone Day 2015. The highlight of the EP was this powerful cover of the "Gimme Shelter" of the Stones, with the invitation of Lizzy Hale from the metal group Halestorm.Tina Turner, "Under My Thumb" (1975)R&B legend Tina Turner toppled the classic Stones "Under My Thumb" on her head for this 1975 cover. While the original song tells the story of a man who took control of a sexual relationship, Turner reversed the script, making the woman the dominant force. In doing so, the singer also turned "Under My Thumb" into an unexpected celebration of women's empowerment.Otis Redding, "(I cannot get satisfaction)" (1965)Soul icon Otis Redding released his version of "Satisfaction" in September 1965, just a few months after the release of the original Rolling Stones. For his interpretation, Redding dropped the recognizable guitar part of the melody, instead of enlisting a section of funky horn. The result is a rendering that remains somewhat faithful to the original while feeling completely unique. The cover was featured on Redding's beloved Otis Blue LP, an album often ranked among the greatest of all time.La Roux, "Under my thumb" (2010)Grammy-winning electronic duo La Roux released their version of "Under My Thumb" in the Divert compilation version. The cover is far from the original, with the classic rock sound of the Stones replaced by synthesizers and a lively dance rhythm. Some may criticize the track for moving too far from the original. Instead, we will celebrate La Roux's daring reinvention of song.Prince, "Honky Tonk Woman" (1995)Years before Purple rain made him a star, Prince was invited by Mick Jagger to open for the Rolling Stones at a few concerts in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, the performances did not go well, the Purple One being booed off the stage. Yet Prince's respect for the Stones has never wavered, and he has sometimes performed many of the group's songs in concert throughout his career. In 1995, this one take version of "Honky Tony Woman" was included in Prince's VHS release The entrepreneur.Rage Against the Machine, "Street Fighting Man" (2000)In 2000, hard rockers Rage Against the Machine decided to honor some of their major musical influences with a cover album called Renegades. The release included work written by Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, the Stooges, Devo and the Rolling Stones. The Street Fighting Man version of Rage was overflowing with anxiety, energy and aggression, exactly what you'd expect from the much-vaunted political rockers.Aretha Franklin, "(I cannot get satisfaction)" (1968)The Queen of Soul gave the Stones hit its own twist, releasing her interpretation of "Satisfaction" in 1968. Aretha Franklin and the Stones will gain mutual respect over the years, with Mick Jagger even appearing briefly in the documentary. the concert amazing Grace (filmed in 1972 but not released before 2019). When Franklin died in 2018, the singer of the Stones said, "She was so inspiring, and wherever you are, she always brought you to church."Oasis, "Street Fighting Man" (1998)Oasis released this cover of "Street Fighting Man" as the B side of their 1998 single "All Around the World". In 2008, guitarist Noel Gallagher compared his group to the Stones. “Oasis is a group that you understand or not. Everyone knows who we are. You must see us in league with the Rolling Stones now, "he said. Is anyone surprised?Soundgarden, "Stray Cat Blues" (1991)The dirty ode of the Stones to a minor groupie has been transformed in this interpretation of Soundgarden. Released as the B side of the Seattle Jesus Rockers single in 1991, "Jesus Christ Pose", the cover is enhanced by the scotch guitar by Kim Thayil and the powerful voice of Chris Cornell.Tesla, "Mother's Little Help" (1990)Tesla is normally known for increasing noise, which is why it came as a surprise when the band swapped their amps for acoustic guitars for the 1990 live album. Five Man Acoustical Jam. The LP has seen Sacramento rockers reinvent a handful of their own songs, while covering a variety of other artists. This version included this version of "Mother’s Little Helper".Kiss, "2000 Man" (1979)Compared to some of the other songs on this list, "2000 Man" is a lesser-known song by the Stones. Still, that didn't stop the makeup rockers - and the future Rock & Roll Hall of Famers - Kiss from covering the song on their 1979 album. Dynasty. Guitarist Ace Frehley took the lead vocals on the track, which also appeared on the 1996 live album Kiss Unplugged.Susan Tedeschi, "You Got the Silver" (2005)The Stones first song to feature Keith Richards on lead voice, "You Got the Silver" was originally released in 1969 on Let it bleed. Thirty-six years later, Susan Tedeschi included this version on her 2005 cover album, Hope and desire. In his hands, the song receives more country and blues influences than the original, including a howling guitar part delivered by her husband Derek Trucks.Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, "Sway" (2011)In 2011, Mojo the magazine recruited an assortment of acts for their album tribute to the Rolling Stones Sticky Soul Fingers. One of the most notable titles of the release was this blues-rock cover of "Sway", delivered by Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears.Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, "Wild Horses" (2011)Another highlight of Mojo’S Sticky Soul Fingers compilation was this emphatic rendition of "Wild Horses" by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. Although the original is a windy acoustic ballad, Jones intensified the energy with a vibrant and moving interpretation.Meat puppets, "What to do" (1999)When the influential rock trio Meat Puppets reissued their second album, Meat puppets II, in 1999, they included a handful of previously unavailable runs. Among them was this cover of the first song from the Stones "What to Do".Phish, "Loving Cup" (2010)Jam group Phish has made the Stones Loving Cup a regular part of their live set for over a decade. Air - originally released on the iconic 1972 Stones LP Exile on Main Street. - has also appeared on several Phish live albums, including At Roxy, Hampton / Winston-Salem '97, Amsterdam and the 2010 concert film Phish 3D.Marianne Faithfull, "Au fil des larmes" (1964)The rare case where the cover came out before Mariannes Faithfull released their version of "As Tears Go By" in 1964. The song, which was written by Richards and Jagger, became Faithfull's revolutionary hit, peaking at number 9 on the UK chart. The Stones will release their version in December 1965, just when Jagger and Faithfull became the swinging 60s couple.Chevy Metal, "Miss You" (2017)Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins' side project, Chevy Metal, has developed a passionate following through their animated versions of many classic rock songs. The group regularly covers artists like Queen, Van Halen, Motley Crue, The Doors and The Beatles during their dynamic concerts. 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