LIST 62 - 12/08/11 (cover versions special)

Hello again,

Don't worry - last week's absence doesn't presage another huge hiatus from That Music List. I just came back to a larger post-Indietracks workload than I'd envisaged. Needless to say, it was another stellar weekend down in Butterley, and maybe all the better for the smaller number of well-known acts than previously as it meant more nice surprises.

If it doesn't seem too divisive to nominate favourites, I'd have to go for Haiku Salut, Moustache Of Insanity, The Wendy Darlings, The Garlands, Frankie Machine, Amore De Dias, The Hidden Cameras, Edwyn Collins, Tiny Fireflies, Very Truly Yours, Math & Physics Club, White Town (impromptu acoustic set), Oxo Foxo (both of her lovely, kids-oriented sets) and above all The Sweet Nothings. The superb set of the last-named on the Sunday afternoon was all the more joyous, having continued to see these Sheffield chums of mine come on leaps and bounds in recent months (not least during their July tour).

As usual, such a shame that it had to come to an end after three perfect days, but also as usual, there are treasured memories from the weekend to take to the grave. Really really.

This week's List comprises cover versions and cover versions only, though not all obvious or well-known by any means and only one bothered the charts in the interpretation presented. This List has been in the compiling for quite some time, with Wanda Jackson's "You Know I'm No Good" practically the first thing added weeks ago, before the original performer's tragic passing. If not originally included as a tribute to Amy Winehouse, then, I certainly don't mind anyone regarding it as such.

Returning to the Indietracks theme, finally, two clips from that festival feature in the List, including the one which garnered the most votes (by some margin) when the official Indietracks blog polled readers just before this year's renewal as to what their favourite ever performanceat Butterley was. For those who may need a clue before reading further down, think of a keyboard-prodding Spaniard dressed as a spaceman...

J x


FELIX KUBIN – Lighting Strikes (2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO9ZmgImYSI

WANDA JACKSON – You Know I’m No Good (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYLZ-zDmSJQ

CARDIACS – Suzannah’s Still Alive (1988)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YMs5QwHmMc&NR=1

EUX AUTRES – My Love Will Not Let You Down (2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYNNDcB2Eto

JAMES FIGURINE – Blinded by the Lights (200x)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9BdHIpk1E0

THE MOTORCYCLE BOY – Run Run Run (1990)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCr4ZyI2r8I

THE JUST JOANS – All The Umbrellas in London (live in London) (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSFwaNqBxhQ&NR=1

DAVE STEWART & COLIN BLUNSTONE – What Becomes... (1981)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbB5V-RE8uw

THE SUNNY STREET – What Is Love (2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twg05hhisFY

THE FIELD MICE – Burning World (live in London, 16/02/91) (1991)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bms5BDWHKSs

THE HIGH LLAMAS – At the Chime of a City Clock (1992)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZgH_0IL5Jc

WORLD OF FOX – Jeane (live at Indietracks) (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQOQ2sP3AkU

FLYING SAUCER ATTACK - Outdoor Miner (1995)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGZOjHmLKD0

ACE BUSHY STRIPTEASE – Roly Poly (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZw80s8QwyE

LYKKE LI – After Laughter (Comes Tears) (2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J4N4jFBTmY

THE CAT’S MIAOW – Baby I Love You (1996)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csOnDYwDo8c

FATHER MURPHY – There Is A War (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbCaVtvqfJI

KATHY McCARTHY – Grievances (1995)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQQTWmi6Uxs

TRACEY THORN & JENS LEKMAN – Yeah! Oh Yeah! (2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lddn8XQMp24

LAETITIA SADIER – Summertime (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgqcC5eCJxs

LA CASA AZUL – Love is in the Air (live at Indietracks) (2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ke48Ql9yqw