Going under cover |
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July 18, 2017
Cover songs are a timeless tradition nearly as old as the act of songwriting itself.
From tributes...
To parodies...
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To playing the standards...
Reprising older material often seems to be a more popular option than composing original work. But what is it about covers that makes them so appealing?
For the fan, there’s a blending of familiarity and novelty, which offers up both an anchoring point and a launchpad for new adventures. So, even when a “new” song comes on the radio, we can still belt out the lyrics like a practiced professional. Case in point:
For the musicians themselves, it’s a chance to breathe new life into a forgotten classic, pay homage, or build (and hopefully improve) upon a source of inspiration.
And clearly we’re not alone in our fascination. With a quick search, we found about 20,000 playlists on 8tracks featuring the tag covers, which makes us think there are more than a few fans out there. Give ‘em a spin!
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