Song #89 on the Popdose Top 100 Covers list is “Crimson and Clover”, originally by Tommy James and the Shondells, and covered by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Here’s the original:
Can’t say I’ve ever been a big fan of that song. Nor can I say exactly why I’ve never been crazy about it, I just haven’t been. And wow, the Sixties, man. Like, groovy and all that. My head hurts a little watching that. Not sure why it cut off at the end there – here’s a version that ends properly for you. Here’s the Joan Jett version:
Basically the same song, except it’s been Joan Jett-ified, which means it’s way cooler. All dues respect here, but I’ll take Door #2. What do you think?
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