NPR posted Marianne Faithfull’s session for her new covers record today. In celebration of rock’s grand dame, I thought I’d post some live clips of covers from artists I enjoy. Let it be assumed that some delightful gender fuckery goes on below, whether it be the singer, the performance, or how those pesky gendered pronouns get played with. Enjoy!
First up, two hymn-like adaptations of “Crazy in Love” and “I’m On Fire,” by Antony Hegarty and Bat for Lashes.
And then some campy renditions of “Rocket Man” and “I Will Always Love You” from Kate Bush and The Gossip. Thank you, SparkleBliss, for hipping me to Beth Ditto in Dolly drag. My life is changed for the better.
I’ve been wondering when/if Bat For Lashes would make an appearance on your blog. I’ve recently discovered her and really enjoy what I’ve heard thus far. It manages to be new-agey without being cheesy–quite a balance to strike, I think.
She’s made a couple of other appearances as well — at least one specifically for her video for “Pearl’s Dream.” Love her. Glad you like her too.