Play it Again, Sam #2b - "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
@teamfreak16 (43567)
Denver, Colorado
October 15, 2018 3:25pm CST
I have to admit, this particular episode of Play it Again, Sam is yet another exercise in self indulgence. We are at #2b, the "cover" portion of today's discussion: Devo's cover of The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."
While I dig many different genre's, it's really no secret that alternative music is my truest love. And it all started with Devo's appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1978, when they performed their version of the Stones' classic.
The best covers, as far as I'm concerned, are the ones where a band takes a song and runs with it, making it their own. Basically, saying "We love this song, but check out what we do with it." Devo, with their unique, quirky style, were naturals at this.
The band originally recorded the song in 1977, then rerecorded it in 1978 for their debut album. It was released as a single only after Mick Jagger listened and approved. It only reached #41 in the UK, and #98 in Australia, but damn, it certainly made an impression on me!
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Devo performs "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" live on SNL in 1978.
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@JudyEv (381802)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct 18
@teamfreak16 I didn't want to be rude. 
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Oct 18
You could see it coming from a mile away!
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
15 Oct 18
Not crazy about it. I prefer the original.
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Oct 18
It's one that is definitely not for everyone.
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
16 Oct 18
That’s cool that Jagger approved!
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Oct 18
Mick: "Hmmm. Kind of weird. But it should sell a few copies, which will grow mine and Keith's bank accounts."
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Oct 18
I'm very happy you didn't pick Britney's version of this
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Oct 18
I wouldn't even bother listening to Britney's version!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Oct 18
@teamfreak16 Yeah, just skip it, not missing much lol
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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22 Oct 18
De-evolution baby! That song made an impression on me too. I also loved "Whip It" especially their video 
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
22 Oct 18
That was really a surprise hit that kind of came out of nowhere. After "Whip It," you kind of started to expect songs like "Through Being Cool."
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Oct 18
Oh yes! It was this performance, along with the B-52's appearance right after, that sent my 12 year old self off in search of new wave records!
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Oct 18
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that surely you have heard their big hit, "Whip It," at some point.
