Favorite Cover Songs #7 - "Gimme Shelter"
@teamfreak16 (43655)
Denver, Colorado
June 15, 2016 2:49pm CST
#7 in my Favorite Cover Songs series takes us to both England and Wales, homes of New Model Army and Tom Jones, respectively.
New Model Army are a post-punk band that has been at it since 1980, famous for, especially early on, protest songs. Tom Jones is, of course, Tom Jones, a legend who has been decorated by the Queen (and my grandma had a thing for him when I was a boy, as did many women!)
In an unlikely pairing, the two parties hooked up for a version of The Rolling Stones' classic, "Gimme Shelter," part of a four-act CD, different bands performing the song for charity.
"Gimme Shelter" has been covered by seemingly everybody. I love the Sisters of Mercy's cover, which came close to being the choice here. It's the New Model Army/Tom Jones thing that gives this the edge. Plus, it rocks!
can't find it on tube, so... all glory goes to rolling stones, new model army & tom jones,
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
15 Jun 16
Terrific choice - great artists alone and united
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
15 Jun 16
@teamfreak16 I fought for the New Model Army in English Civil War shows - the band, along with The Levellers, takes its name from that period
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 16
@arthurchappell - Justin Sullivan even used to call himself Slade the Leveller, as I'm sure you know. I just always thought that was cool.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 16
They really are. I wish New Model Army were more well known over here.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Jun 16
They are one of my all-time favorite bands, and I've liked Tom Jones since I was a kid. I can't go wrong here.
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@teamfreak16 (43655)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 16
That definitely is the classic, best version.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Jun 16
Tom Jones is no stranger to unusual collaborations. Remember he covered Prince's Kiss with Art of Noise.
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