Re: Covers, etc.

["Ian M. Derby" <csc2imd@cabell.vcu.edu>]

I sent this to Jeff W. only by mistake while I had this intended for
the entire list.  The editor is quoting me.

> 
> I know this is sort of non Who related but you're a good audience.
> (well most anyway, those who don't misinterpret me *cough*) 
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> There is a guy I talk to who thinks every cover CCR did was far
> better than the original while covers of CCR songs don't stand up.  
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> Is this person: 
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> a) blind to reality 
> b) correct 
> c) none of the above?  
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> Are there Stones fans who think they bettered Chuck Berry songs?
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> As you probably know by now the Who are THE band for me.  But even I
> know they didn't come up to task on a few covers.  Hell, they didn't
> even know it was "Baltimore and DC now" in "Dancing in the
> Streets".  They say "back to Washington DC".
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