i’m sure if i brought it up in a therapy session the reason for my love of cover versions would be deep and dark.

or maybe just lazy. no need to learn new words, no need to get to know a song; just sit back and enjoy someone else’s hard work.

but then i could argue that the effort and innovation which goes into a good cover is a worthy application of talent.

or i could just shut up and let you hear scout niblett’s vulnerable, pared down cover of althea and donna’s uptown top ranking.

scout niblett - uptown top ranking