Walk on By was actually a poor example as it was written for Dionne Warwick. However, her other track from the same session was Anyone Who Had a Heart, which was a Cilla Black hit this sise of the pond.
I think you a right. Self written is probably where the cover version comes from. Earlier (Jazz era) they were Standards.
Which brings up the conundrum, when is a cover a cover? Walk on By is old school songwriting; songs which are then offered out often to multiple artists for recording. Who gets to claim the original?
I did think about editing, swapping unusual and interesting around. In fact, I will, as that will make more sense. And yes, nothing wrong with your choice of words!
Did a search and did not find this. Heard this by First Aid Kit on the radio the other night. Fabulous harmonies, and a lovely version of a great song.
I ain't making any rules! Love Gogol Bordello, and Les Negresses Verte. Wouldn't include them personally, but better than the Wurzels or D1ck van Dyke!
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Got his autograph from the Capital Radio Jazz Festival when I was about 14. Great show. Had John Etheridge on guitar (sorry, can't remember who was on bass).
'Pedantry is something up with which I will not put.' That and Jon blooming Anderson (First bit Churchill, second bit me, having had a run in with the annoying twerp).
Great call on both Sophie Ellis Bextor and John Martyn. Two fabulous voices.