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The Cover Version Is a Misconception
The idea of authenticity in covers is a lot more complex than it seems. The cover version really is a misunderstood form. It raises the question, what exactly constitutes an original? Does one cover a song writer or a recording? For example, cat power's new album features aversion of these days, a song which was written by jackson brown and first recorded by niko in 67.
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