Don't worry, I'm not about to launch into another series of Cover Charge (too much work, not in the mood). But here is a cover version: Electric Soft Parade with their interpretation of Jealousy by The Pet Shop Boys. It was released on a 2008 compilation Rewind - The 80's Cover Project (which also includes Northern Portrait covering Cliff Richard, can you believe?)
Anyway, here's ESP adding darkness to PSB's already-dark source material. It's right up my street today.
At dead of night, when strangers roam The streets in search of anyone who'll take them home I lie alone, the clock strikes three And anyone who wanted to could contact me At dead of night, 'til break of day Endless thoughts and questions keep me awake It's much too late Where've you been? Who've you seen? You didn't call when you said you would Do you lie? Do you try To keep in touch? You know you should I've tried to see your point of view But could not hear or see for jealousy I never knew time passed so slow I wish I'd never met you, or that I could bear to let you go At dead of night, 'til break of day Endless thoughts and questions keep me awake It's much too late Where've you been? Who've you seen? You didn't call when you said you would Do you lie? Do you try To keep in touch? You know you could I've tried to see your point of view But could not hear or see for jealousy I never knew 'til I met you
That does indeed sound very dark. I hope those sharp edges soften and black nights lighten up.
ReplyDeleteThanks, C.
DeleteI liked that. So much that I tried to track down the album. But eBay and Bezos were no use, and even Discogs hasn't heard of it. You may own the only copy!
ReplyDeleteI looked for it on Discogs too, as I don't have it either. Think it may be unofficial or unlicensed.
DeleteIn fact, the more I look into this, the more I realise that it may not be an album but a cunningly curated playlist designed to look like an album. I'm such a sucker.
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