We've already shown our appreciation for alt-rock group The Breeders whose latest album dabbled in some Spanish. This time, we're giving the Deal sisters and co. their proper due by featuring a cover of one of their best-known songs. Here's Brazilian sextet CSS (Cansei de Ser Sexy) with their version of "Cannonball":
Online Sources- CSS' Official Website, The Latin Americanist, YouTube
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Friday, December 12, 2008
Today’s Video: A beautiful ballad by The Breeders
Note: We’ll be back for a few posts over the weekend including the unveiling of our “Top Stories of 2008” poll.
The dynamic duo of Kim and Kelley Deal has always been two key members of alt-rock group The Breeders. Though they’re best known for mid-90s songs like “Cannonball” and “Divine Hammer”, the group released their latest album- “Mountain Battles”- last April.
One of the tenderest songs on the album (and perhaps in The Breeders’ entire repertoire) is Kelley’s cover of the timeless Mexican ballad “Regalame Esta Noche”. Though Kim admitted that her sister knows little Spanish, both Deal sisters have a great appreciation for the song. (you’ll see what I mean if you watch this clip of a 2002 documentary on The Breeders and skip ahead to the 3:45 mark).
The Spanish isn’t perfect and there are better versions of the song by the likes of Javier Solis. But the following version (fast forward to the 4:45 mark) has a wonderful melody and Kelley’s passion makes the song worth enjoying:
Sources- breedersdigest.net, Pitchfork, YouTube, Rolling Stone
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