Cover songs are like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get. We here at Dying Scene love hearing punk bands do their own take on other band’s songs. Sometimes they pull off amazing interpretations of old classics, sometimes they’re not much more than humble tributes to a fellow artist, and other times they’re just downright laughable renditions of otherwise great songs. Good or bad. Intriguing or mundane. We’ll let you be the judge.
Today’s cover comes from the frontman of sometimes-folk, sometimes-punk, sometimes-indie band Fake Problems, Chris Farren, tackling the song “You Send Me”. The song was originally by gospel/R&B/pop entrepreneur Sam Cooke, originally released as a single from his 1957 self titled debut album. Farren’s cover was recorded with the intention of being used for a Sam Cooke tribute put together by The Ruckus. The project is currently in the backseat, although Farren’s cover has surfaced online for all to listen.
So how does it hold up? You can compare the two versions right here. If you like it enough, Farren’s cover is also available to download.
Chris Farren – “You Send Me”
Sam Cooke – “You Send Me”
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