Strong Songs
Some Bonus Beatles Covers
Feb 9, 2024
On this bonus episode, Kirk explores covers of Beatles songs including 'Gotta Get You Into My Life' by Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers and Blood, Sweat & Tears, 'Eleanor Rigby' by Aretha Franklin and Cody Fry, and 'Blackbird' by Crosby, Stills & Nash. He also discusses chord progressions, arrangements, and upcoming season six of 'Strong Songs'.
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- Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rowsers' cover of 'Gotta Get You Into My Life' gives the song a smoother and more flamboyant vibe, while maintaining the horn section from the original version.
- Aretha Franklin's bluesy interpretation of 'Eleanor Rigby' transforms the harmonic identity of the song, maintaining the lyrics but changing the chords to a D blues, resulting in a stripped-down and distinctive version.
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Gotta Get You Into My Life: Alternate Reality Version
Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rowsers released a cover of 'Gotta Get You Into My Life' in 1966, produced by Paul McCartney. While the arrangement is similar to the original, Bennett's vocals give it a smoother and more flamboyant vibe. The horn section plays the same parts as in the Beatles' version, creating an interesting alternate reality version of the song.
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