#1024. Lineage of Song: “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”

 

Robert Hazard

Cyndi Lauper

Lauper was a huge part of ‘80s pop culture. It’s surprising to consider that her most recognizable song was a cover. But if I leave you with nothing else from this Lineage of Song business, it’s not where the song came from, but what you do with it. Clearly she made it her own.

#1023. Lineage of Song: “Black Magic Woman”

 

Fleetwood Mac

Santana

Santana is probably the last embodiment of the guitar god, the loss of which was probably the real loss of rock music.

#1022. Lineage of Song: “It’s My Life”

 

Talk Talk

No Doubt

In the waning days of No Doubt, they did this great cover. Still disappointed that the band became a complete afterthought. 

#1021. Lineage of Song: “Tainted Love”

Gloria Jones

Soft Cell

 Yeah, had no idea Soft Cell’s wasn’t original. Brilliant take.

#1020. Lineage of Song: “What’s Love Got to Do with It”

 

Tina Turner

Fat Joe, Ashanti, Ja Rule

The update is a different feel, but I still like it.