“Now and Then” was written and sung by John Lennon years ago. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison had worked on it prior to George’s death, and now, Paul and Ringo have finished it and released it for the world to hear. The track is beautiful and emotional, and the video – directed by Peter Jackson – is an absolute tear-jerker. Check it out here:
John Lennon
My Favorite Christmas Cover Songs
I’m not a huge fan of Christmas music, but every now and then a rock band takes a Christmas classic and makes it bearable. Lol. So here are my top 5 favorite Christmas covers.
Small Town Titans: “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
Originally performed by Thurl Ravenscroft
This is the best of the best. His voice, the arrangement, that dirty bass intro… Perfection.
Shinedown: “Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)”
Originally performed by John Lennon
I love this song anyway, but Brent Smith singing can take any song to another level.
Throne of Eden: “Christmas Canon Rock”
Originally performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: “Carol of the Bells”
Original performed by students at Kyiv University in December 1916; music composed by Mykola Leontovych and lyrics written by Peter J. Wilhousky
From Ashes to New: “All I Want for Christmas is You”
Originally performed by Mariah Carey
Let’s Talk Covers (The Cure Edition)
“Hello, Goodbye” (The Beatles cover)
“Love” (John Lennon cover)
“You Really Got Me” (The Kinks cover)
Playlist Challenge, Day 572
The Beatles — “Strawberry Fields Forever”
Playlist Challenge, Day 489
The Beatles — “Real Love”
Playlist Challenge, Day 456
The Beatles — “Penny Lane”
Playlist Challenge, 435
The Beatles — “Oh! Darling”
Playlist Challenge, Day 432
The Beatles — “Nowhere Man”
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 35)
1. Florence + the Machine: “Oh! Darling” (The Beatles cover)
2. Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young: “Woodstock” (Joni Mitchell cover)
3. The Beatles: “Twist and Shout” (The Isley Brothers cover)
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