The gentle strumming and the heartfelt vocals say what the lyrics are meant to say. “Gentle on My Mind” (2016 – original from 1967) Billy Bragg & Joe Henry – “Gentle on My Mind” Written in 1967 by John

With a limited arsenal of instruments, they create a cacophony of jubilant sound. DakhaBrakha – “Yanky” “Yanky” (2016) The Ukranian folk-punk quartet DakhaBrakha performed this song at Glastonbury in 2016.

With their fine instruments of creative artistry, they are helping to make a better world. The Chicks – “March March”       The Chicks – "March March"

At least men have realistic expectations for women – he said sarcastically, setting up a second verse. Bo Burnham – “Lower Your Expectations” “Lower Your Expectations” (2015) In this humorous song, Bo

Some of the most glorious and unique soundscapes ever created. Dead Can Dance – “Yulunga” “Yulunga” (2005 / 1993) This is a live version, from 2005, of a tune that first appeared on Dead Can Dance’s 1993

This unique version fit in well with the punk and new wave music of those days. The Nylons – “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (1982 – original from 1939) This original version of this

A parody of the classic "My Favourite Things"

A parody of "Do Re Mi," the classic tune from "The Sound of Music"

He has been lauded as the “Jimi Hendrix of the desert.” Mdou Moctar – “Tarhatazed” “Tarhatazed” (2018) As in classic blues, the guitar in “Tarhatazed”  sings and wails as it expresses various trials

A pleasant multi-instrumental version, complete with tambourine-shaking back-up singers. Bryan Ferry – “All Along the Watchtower” “All Along the Watchtower” (2007 – original from 1967 / 1968) Since Bob

Cowboy Junkies to Blondie The Clash2 to Cellos R.E.M. to Talking Heads Covers–41 … (MTYE) R.E.M. – (covering) “First We Take Manhattan” The band improved on Cohen’s beautiful, lyrical song about a crazed

Maybe Lennon would have advised the US to give Tulsi a chance. I would. Tulsi Gabbard – “Imagine” “Imagine” (2019 – original from 1971) On the 39th anniversary of John Lennon’s assassination, Hawaii

He has been lauded as the “Jimi Hendrix of the desert.” Mdou Moctar – “Tarhatazed” “Tarhatazed” (2018) As in classic blues, the guitar in “Tarhatazed”  sings and wails as it expresses various trials

A bunch of aging men re-unite their old hardcore punk band. Crisis of Conformity – “Fistfight in the Parking Lot” “Fistfight in the Parking Lot” (2010)   In this brilliant comedy sketch from Saturday

A sad and pensive farewell to innocence, or even a farewell to life. The Doors – “The End” “The End” (1967) This 12-minute epic was the final track on the Doors debut album. According to lead singer Jim

It’s as sparse and beautiful as John Lee Hooker's original, but maybe a bit moodier. Cowboy Junkies – “I’ll Never Get Out of These Blues Alive” “I'll Never Get Out of These Blues Alive” (1986 – original

She survived and recovered, with the help of music. Kaz Hawkins and Her Band O’ Men – “Because You Love Me” “Because You Love Me” (2015) Although this is clearly a love song, its sentiment is unlike that

She sings like an angel, or like a person who found the measure of her dreams on a rainy night. Sinead O'Connor – “Rainy Night in Soho” “Rainy Night in Soho” (2019 – original from 1986) Backed by her band

The quaint song and dance are abandoned in favor of some impressive acrobatics and contortionism. The Ross Sisters – “Solid Potato Salad” “Solid Potato Salad” (1944) This song is from the 1944 musical

from BB Gabor to Monkey Majik from SsingSsing to Fishmans from Tash Sultana to Brian Eno Music to Your Ears–41 The Velvet Underground – “All Tomorrow’s Parties” The sad young lady is utterly