A blog series that you can contribute to...
Here's the gist. I want to hear about your fantasy cover versions. Simply make the case for the cover version that you'd love to hear but, fairly obviously, does not actually exist. And send me that case, here. By case, I mean explain why artist X covering song Y would be good, don't just send me their respective names.
Fifth guest contributor is Mark who has been kind enough to submit two FCVs for the price of one (part two next week). Mark is not only a good friend and former colleague, he's also a brilliantly talented writer. I've previously reviewed some of his books on this very blog and his latest collection of short stories, Process of Elimination, is, I think, his best yet. If you like any/all of Ballard, Brooker, Dahl or King, you should definitely have a read of Mark's work. Now, back to the FCV, Mark writes:
First off, how about Lisa Hannigan covering "Dream a Little Dream of Me"?
The Mama Cass version is and always will be the definitive rendition - no question, but the combination of LH's voice and those lyrics would, I think, make the perfect audio comfort blanket for troubled times - which we appear to be living in right now.
A great choice from Mark, I reckon. I should point out that the evidential Lisa Hannigan track was my choice, so I hope Mark approves. And if you think this is an intriguing FCV, wait until part two next week, which I think is an even better concept.
Think you can suggest a fantasy cover version this good? Then please, try your luck. The list of past submissions may inspire you.
Love this FCV, a definite "yes" from this member of the jury.
ReplyDeleteAs well as an "audio comfort blanket" I think Lisa could just as easily give it an alternatively darker edge!
And that darker edge would, I think, be doubly fitting for these troubled times.
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