“While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” written by George Harrison, performed by Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne, Prince, et al., at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2004, re-edited by director Joel Gallen to focus on Prince’s astounding guitar solo.
More:
“Director’s cut of Prince blowing minds on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ now has more Prince,” Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times
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“Down Under,” written by Colin Hay and Ron Strykert, recorded by Colin Hay, 2017.
Colin Hay website
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“Mamma Mia,” written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson, performed by The Petersens, 2021.
The Petersens website
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“The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be,” written by Jim Steinman, recorded by Danielle Steers, 2020. Danielle Steers (vocal), Noam Galperin (keyboards), John Gregson (guitar), Dan Giles (bass), Dom Goundar (drums). Backing vocals: Alex Thomas-Smith, Erin Caldwell, Lara de Belder, Josh Maddison.
Danielle Steers website
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“I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, performed by Shoshana Bean (vocal) and Troy Laureta (piano), 2019.
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“This Land Is Your Land,” written by Woody Guthrie in 1940, as interpreted by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. Listen closely; this version restores the song’s original verses about “great big walls” and urban poverty. It was meant to be a protest song.
More:
“The Story Of Woody Guthrie’s ‘This Land Is Your Land,’” Nick Spitzer, NPR
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“American Girl,” written and performed by Bonnie McKee. Ms. McKee, who has written songs for (and with) Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Kesha, Kelly Clarkson and others, has a fine grasp of contemporary American culture.
Celeb karaoke version here
Bonnie McKee official website
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“Can’t Stand Myself,” written and performed by Mark Erelli, with guitarist Andy Stern, 2021.
Mark Erelli website
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“A Face In the Crowd,” written by Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne, performed by Spoon, 2021. Video edited by Sabrina Nichols.
Spoon website
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