The Band - I Shall Be Released

I know, written partially by Bob Dylan, but I like The Band's version much better. From their 1968 debut album, Music from Big Pink.

Faith No More - Falling to Pieces

What's more 90s than Faith No More? I mean, look at what they're wearing! Nevermind that, though, they're damned fine musicians and lyricists. I screw up both of their legacies here. It's also the first time I've tried to play a FNM song, and I had to listen to it first to figure out how it was done, so I apologize for murdering the song!

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lookin' Out My Back Door

An oldie and a goodie. I have no idea what this song is about, but I figure since I was confused about its lyrics, I could change up the tempo a bit at parts. I also messed up the bridge to the key change, but who cares.

Robert Johnson - Love in Vain

What to say about RoJo? Probably the best bluesman that every lived. He was a master at guitar and a master of words. And look at that handsome devil. If I had only a single photograph left of me, I hope it were that good.

I wonder if his legacy would be as great if he hadn't have died at 27?

Johnny Cash - Man Comes Around

One of the last songs he ever wrote. This one came out with the album of the same name in 2002. This is the version of it that I liked the most (there are several floating about). It's overly religious, but damnit if it just isn't a good song.

The Kinks - Picture Book

I don't know if I like this song or not, but my band wants to cover it, so here's me practicing it. It's OK, and the Kinks are bad ass enough to make up for a song that's overplayed by no fault of their own.

It's from 1968, by the way.

Neil Young - Southern Man

I'll have to play Sweet Home Alabama in response to this, I fear...

I'm not entirely familiar with this song, as you can tell, so it's a bit weird at parts. I play it with a capo on the third fret and play it in the same key as Young (Dm).

Nirvana - Come As You Are

What, you expected me not to cover a Nirvana song on the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death? Too bad.

This one is a bit different than the original.

Johnny Cash - Rock Island Line

Not my favorite Cash song (he's still trying too hard to be like that bastard Elvis here), so I don't really care how shitty this is. If I were to play it, it would sound something like this.

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River

A classic song from one of the best American bands of all time. Fogerty is at his best here, unlike myself. I put a lot of sevens in it because without the noodling and solos between breaths it needs something to spice it up. Hope it's not too unfaithful!

Tom Petty - Mary Jane's Last Dance

Making up for the last three days of illness and business with three straight Americana songs.

Tom Petty goes first! I've never played this song before, but I love it.

AC/DC - Big Balls

OK, so I had fun with this one. I suck it up for the most part, and screw up pretty much all of the lyrics, but this song is hilarious on a ukulele.

Bob Dylan - Don't Think Twice

There will be more from this guy. Maybe you have heard of him? I didn't feel like doing the whole thing. Plus, the chord changes are legion...

Babyshambles - Albion

From the first Doherty album post-Libertines (at least, the first post-Libertines--we'll see how long this recent reunion lasts). The song is great when he plays it live, but damn if this band doesn't suck.

Also, I realized halfway through playing it that the tab I was using was missing all but the first verse, bridge, and chorus, so it's all screwed up. It still sounds alright, though, in my opinion. And that's all that matters.

The Rolling Stones - Stray Cat Blues

Although it sounds nothing like Heroine by the Velvet Underground like they said the tune was based off, it's still a great song. I have no idea how to sing like Mick, though!

The Libertines - France

This probably won't be the only Libertines song I cover. This band kicks enormous amounts of ass.

This particular tune belongs to Carl Barat, who stuck it in as a hidden track after "What Became of the Likely Lads" on their 2004 album.

Tiny Tim - Tip Toe Through the Tulips

An eerily cheery song by the immortal Tiny Tim. I don't do it justice at all.

The Beatles - Rocky Raccoon

I know, I know--something from the White Album? Really? But this song rules, even more so on the uke.

The Kinks - Holiday

From their "country" album, Holiday's a pretty damned great song to play in the morning--as chill as my cup of coffee.

Stevie Wonder - Superstition

Proof that you don't need to be all that great to cover Stevie Wonder! This song is fan-fuckin'-tastic.

Bob Dylan - All Along the Watchtower

Cliche? Absolutely. Brilliant? Yes. Do I utterly deface it? Oh yeah.

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man

This is me making up for missing Friday. Busy day that began too early.

A classic that I butcher appropriately!

Dawes - That Western Skyline

From the debut album of a decent LA folk rock band. I hear The Band, some Niel Young, and Dylan.

Oasis - Let There Be Love

Many critics thought this was their return to form back in 2005, and the lyrics are, to be sure, very well done. Followup albums, though, were pretty disappointing.

Still, this song is lovely. I only hope I didn't butcher it.

Neil Young - Hey Hey, My My

Kicking things off with a bad ass Neil Young song about the future of rock and roll.



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