Each Wednesday you will get to hear a cover version of a rock and roll song. Some of these may be odd, a different genre, or very close to the original. The only rule is that they have to be remakes. So, open your ears and open your mind, you never know what you'll discover here.
This week's remake is former Velvet Underground member John Cale's version of "Heartbreak Hotel". It was the first #1 song for Elvis Presley. John Cale puts more of a dark, plodding spin on the more upbeat Presley version. But, considering the context of the song, one could argue that while Cale's take on the song may not be better, it is emotionally accurate.
Rock on!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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