July 20, 2007

Iron & Wine Covers Radiohead

No surprise that "No Surprises" is shaping up to be one of OK Computer's most covered tracks; in addition to being unbelievably gorgeous, its spare and relatively imitable Yorke melody make it a top rate candidate for homage. This past month we brought you two -- the ethereal tribute by Marissa Nadler and the reverent spin from Long Island trio Northern State -- and now you can add Sam's cover to the ever-increasing canon. And of course, Iron & Wine knows a thing or two about covers. From his his Saturday set at this past weekend's Pitchfork Music Festival.

State your fave, and take the jump for a pic from the fest fit to hang on your door. Now with more beard.

Posted at 9:43 AM in Video
Tags: Iron And Wine | Radiohead

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Yeah, I've never heard ANYBODY at an open mic cover that song.

Posted by: Chris at 07/20/07 10:05 AM | Reply
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I am officially sick of reading about Radiohead now.

Stereogum, I think I think we're going to have to take a little break. You know... sort our feelings out. See what else is out there. It's not me, it's you.

Posted by: The Ex at 07/20/07 10:22 AM | Reply
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I just wish Radiohead would cover "Jesus the Mexican Boy."

Posted by: t.a.m.s.y. at 07/20/07 11:18 AM | Reply
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Thanks for this. I was at the set but I was too stupid for some reason to not stay for the last song. When I heard it was a RH cover, I kicked myself later.

Posted by: Apexa at 07/20/07 12:45 PM | Reply
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rAdIoHeAd RuLeZ!1!!

Posted by: Thomarus at 07/20/07 1:11 PM | Reply
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Quality is horrible, as is typical with shit of YouTube. And Beam doesn't seem to even know the song that well. Nadler's version is amazingly gorgeous, though.

Posted by: JZ at 07/20/07 4:11 PM | Reply
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Jesus doesn't wear jeans! that's just silly!

Posted by: michael t at 07/20/07 5:15 PM | Reply
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yeah stereogum, what are you thinking with the quality of this video. its just awful. do us all a favor and get the professional equippment suited for our entiltled eyes and ears before you post something on your blog.

ugh. fucking people.

thank you for this AMAZING post, it made my day. keep up the good work (including the radiohead news -- lp7 will shoot everyone in the face with glory and beauty).

Posted by: christian at 07/20/07 7:48 PM | Reply
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anyone have that single-finger'd version of "Funeral" by them Horses Band, of?

Posted by: Jesus; caucasian at 07/20/07 8:45 PM | Reply
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I think even I can do a better cover, being almost a begginner in guitar playing.
A pity, because this guy can surely do it better.

Posted by: CAD at 08/07/07 9:23 AM | Reply
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