Covered in Punk

Infinitely more enjoyable than Sabbath's frankly plodding original, this cover by LA cartoon punkers, The Dickies was released in 1979, and is one of at least three other rocking cover versions, including Nights in White Satin, Eve of Destruction and Sounds of Silence. The Dickies took up the Ramone's 'stoopid is the new clever' stance and sped-up rama-lama noise and ran with it, making break-neck florescent rock 'n' roll anthems and conquering the British charts several times. They made at least two indispensable albums, choc-full of punk-pop classics, in The Incredible Shrinking Dickies (released in lurid colour vinyl) and Dawn of the Dickies. They are still together and tour regular with an insanely energetic stage performance. Be sure to check out the clown princes of punk here and here.

Covered in Punk

Rock 'n' Roll classic, Lipstick on Your Collar, originally by Connie Francis, re-done here, Ramones-style by the great Australian punk pioneers The Saints. They also did a blistering cover of River Deep, Mountain High which is well worth a listen.
I love the way they don't bother changing the lyrics, so it's kind of fun and ambiguous to have male vocals on this track! Enjoy!


It would seem they have a new album out...
Check 'em out here

And get their I'm Stranded album on ebay or where ever if you don't have it.

Covered in Punk

A soon-to-be regular post featuring great punk rock cover versions. This one was found on YouTube:
The Rivals - Here Comes the Night
Originally released by Lulu & The Luvvers, and later by Them, among others. This tune is perfect for such a punky new wave overhaul, and is a joy to listen to!


...more about the band here.