Fun with covers - contrast and compare

[deathpixie]

Here are two links to a song called "I Was Only 19 (A Walk In The Light Green)", a Vietnam song by an Aussie folk band called Redgum. The cover is by an Aussie rap band called The Herd, passed onto me by [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]. It's quite possible Dad will either love or hate the second version, but I'm curious to see what people think.

Redgum version

The Herd version

And to help people out... lyrics, with notes.

And now with added clips! Redgum version only.

Comments

[deathpixie]

No, I haven't - just got this version in November. Think it'd be on YouTube? Since I'm a long way away from Rage these days...

[leftvegdrunk.livejournal.com]

May well be. I know a mate in Sydney had it as a media file, so he must've got it from somewhere. I'll send it your way if I come across it.

It shows the roots of the Herd guys, hey. Somewhat unexpectedly, I have to say. I've also noticed lots of Midnight Oil references in their stuff, too.

[leftvegdrunk.livejournal.com]

Ah, here it is (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gmgwx77osw).

[deathpixie]

Unfortunately the Herd version isn't there - some rather not-clever person linked to the original and called it the Herd. *wry* But if you ever come across it, I'd appreciate the file. The Herd's not a band I've heard a lot of, but they're definitely growing on me. And their cover is really well done, I think.

[leftvegdrunk.livejournal.com]

D'oh. That'll teach me to rush. I'll sing out if I see it.

[deathpixie]

Yeah, I got caught too. Ta in advance. :)

[deathpixie]

Also, just flicked through your LJ. Candle Records went down? Damn, that's tragic. I'm a bit of a Lucksmiths fan and always enjoyed the Candles' picks...

[leftvegdrunk.livejournal.com]

Aye. A shame indeed. Crouchie just needed a change I think, but it is still a big loss. I am hoping to see their final Sydney concert early next month before I head off again. I am a Luckies head from way back too.