COVERS: The Velvet Underground - "Pale Blue Eyes"

hank Monday, April 18, 2011 3 comments
What's the genius thing about covers? Probably how much perspective can change something. Make it new. As Picasso may or may not have said: "Good artists borrow. Great artists steal." Today's steal is the impeccable and blissfully understated "Pale Blue Eyes" by seminal art/garage/rock band The Velvet Underground. What's enthralling about these covers is how beautiful their voices are, from Marisa Monte's crystalline rendition to Patti Smith's bellow and we're including some vintage and looks to be pretty rare REM footage. Enjoy.

The Velvet Underground (original)

REM

Marisa Monte

Alejandro Escovedo

Patti Smith Group

3 comments:

  1. Everybody TasteApril 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    One of my all-time favorite songs. M. Ward also has a nice version: http://www.everybodytaste.com/2010/01/digging-for-covers-pale-blue-eyes.html

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  2. Brendan W. SullivanApril 26, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    The Kills have a (ahem) killer version, too.

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  3. viagra pharmacyJuly 26, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Nice job! Keep it up the good work.

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