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Punk covers-SNFU

New Wave/Punk music, culture, genres, memories. '80s revivalism and other relevant topics.
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Punk covers-SNFU

Postby bowiestation » Sun Aug 29, 2004 4:39 am

Uncontrollable urge cover by SNFU.I've been sifting thru some old tapes again. Any other cool covers you might be aware of ? http://webpages.charter.net/twc5964/snfu.mpg.mp3
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Postby Grunch » Sun Aug 29, 2004 10:40 am

Actually, there was a very good CD compilation of covers of some excellent dream/twee pop bands doing all OMD songs I picked up a couple years ago, lots of other covers of 80s tracks lurking out there as well that are pretty damn good. I find some of the
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Postby bowiestation » Sun Aug 29, 2004 2:45 pm

I'm not familiar with that tune ? Who did the original version ? That title sounds familiar.
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Postby Grunch » Sun Aug 29, 2004 7:50 pm

I think the original was by Arthur Alexander, at least that was always the version I liked alot. I am too lazy right now to check AMG.
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Postby bowiestation » Mon Aug 30, 2004 3:00 am

I'll research the info on the net sometime.You have me curious now.Thanks for the info !
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Postby Grunch » Mon Aug 30, 2004 9:59 am

No problem.....and Arthur Alexander, his gift of a voice, can make any song sound incredible, although whatever he wrote, or sang, was like gold. I would have never thought someone could EVER sing True Love Travels On A Gravel Road close to his version, b
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Postby bowiestation » Mon Aug 30, 2004 3:16 pm

I never got into Nick Lowe or Costello. I tried years ago and it just was'nt my thing.On the other hand, when someone who is a fan refers a particular tune or album--that's when i'll listen.I will hunt it down sometime and give it a shot.What album would
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