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Mixtape 256 :: Version Control 3

A third installment of Version Control, our semi-regular exploration of tribute and imitation.

A third installment of Version Control, our semi-regular exploration of tribute and imitation.
SongArtistNotes
Speeding Motorcycle
Yo La Tengo
Originally from Daniel Johnston
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Arnold Layne
Robyn Hitchcock
Originally from Barrett-era Pink Floyd
I Like Bananas (Because They Have No Bones)
The Soft Boys
Originally from the Hoosier Hot Shots
If You Were A Priest
Crocodiles
Originally from Robyn Hitchcock
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The KKK Took My Baby Away
Drive-By Truckers
Originally from the Ramones
Hombre Secreto (Secret Agent Man)
The Plugz
Originally from Johnny Rivers
Political Song for Michael Jackson to Sing
Superchunk
Originally from the Minutemen
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In Spite of Ourselves
Viagra Boys
Originally by John Prine and Iris DeMent
Nuclear War
The Barrence Whitfield Soul Savage Arkestra
Originally from Sun Ra
Duke of Earl
Frank Black
Originally from Gene Chandler
Comin' Home Baby
The Goldstars
Originally from Mel Torme and many others
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A Quiet Place
Nick Lowe
Originally from Garnet Mimms & the Enchanters
I'm In The Mood For Love
Jools Holland Orchestra And Jamiroquai
Originally from Julie London and many others
Dancing Queen
Milo Binder
Originally from ABBA
Chain Gang
Boise Cover Band
Originally from Pretenders
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The Call Up
The Lothars
Originally from the Clash
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