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New GRB Tourney Idea

Last post by Swirls « July 23 18, 10:51 am
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by Swirls » January 20 17, 7:50 am
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So I recently discovered a new channel on SiriusXM (not sure if the channel itself is new or not) called Cover. Literally just covered songs - for...

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I still like the idea of best Simpsons episode.
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July 23 18, 10:51 am
Other Covers v2

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by BottenFieldofDreams » February 8 18, 12:29 pm
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This could just go in the forgotten thread but I thought maybe it would be better popped out into it's own thread.

The Ballad of Hollis Brown is...

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I first heard this fantastic cover of Zombie on the radio today on my way home from work.
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March 20 18, 6:30 pm
Championship: "Hey Jude" vs "The Ghost of Tom Joad" *CLOSED*

Last post by IMADreamer « March 18 18, 5:53 pm
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by Swirls » March 12 18, 8:45 am
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has all the tourney info.

Championship Match!

#17: IMADreamer's Hey Jude by Wilson Pickett

Originally performed by The Beatles:

#14:...

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Thanks for all the votes guys. I say that like I had anything to do with the making of the song. Lol anyway I think it's a classic that needed shared...
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March 18 18, 5:53 pm
Bracket results/discussion

Last post by stlouie_lipp « March 12 18, 10:35 am
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by Swirls » February 21 18, 11:04 am
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So the scores have been posted at I'll hold off on starting the Sweet 16 matches until tomorrow morning.

What were your favorite songs/versions? Any...

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The championship match is posted! Hey Jude versus Ghost of Tom Joad. I'll admit I didn't expect that Rage cover to advance as far as it has.

Can...
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Last post by stlouie_lipp
March 12 18, 10:35 am
Elite 8: "Malaguena" vs "Nothing Compares 2 U" *CLOSED*

Last post by stlouie_lipp « March 9 18, 4:55 pm
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by Swirls » March 4 18, 11:02 am

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has all the tourney info.

Elite 8!

#18: Swirls' Malaguena by Roy Clark

Originally performed by Ernesto Lecuona:

#7: ZigZagCardsFan's...

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Really shocked Roy lost here. Thought we would see Hey Jude vs Malaguena match up. It would have been one for the ages.

We should have. No wonder...

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Last post by stlouie_lipp
March 9 18, 4:55 pm
Final Four: "Hey Jude" vs "Come Together" *CLOSED*

Last post by IMADreamer « March 9 18, 2:20 pm
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by Swirls » March 8 18, 7:18 am

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has all the tourney info.

Final Four!

#17: IMADreamer's Hey Jude by Wilson Pickett

Originally performed by The Beatles:

#12: Tim's Come...

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I like the Soundgarden cover, but I feel like Hey Jude is head and shoulders above it. Hope you guys feel the same.

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Last post by IMADreamer
March 9 18, 2:20 pm
Final Four: "Nothing Compares..." vs "The Ghost..." *CLOSED*

Last post by BottenFieldofDreams « March 8 18, 9:35 pm
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by Swirls » March 8 18, 7:21 am

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has all the tourney info.

Final Four!

#7: ZigZagCardsFan's Nothing Compares 2 U by Chris Cornell

Originally performed by Prince:

#14:...

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I'm not too excited about either. The Cornell one is good, but lacks replayability. And for a Rage song, that's kind of boring.

Hey Jude has a...

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Last post by BottenFieldofDreams
March 8 18, 9:35 pm
Elite 8: "The Ghost of Tom Joad" vs "I Feel It..." *CLOSED*

Last post by cardsfansince82 « March 5 18, 6:58 pm
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by Swirls » March 4 18, 11:07 am

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has all the tourney info.

Elite 8!

#14: stlouie_lipp's The Ghost of Tom Joad by Rage Against the Machine

Originally performed by Bruce...

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Fancy Cub strikes again. The GRB voting system has obviously been compromised, but the mods are too corrupt to do anything about it. Sad!

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Last post by cardsfansince82
March 5 18, 6:58 pm
Elite 8: "Johnny B Goode" vs "Come Together" *CLOSED*

Last post by lukethedrifter « March 3 18, 8:43 pm
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by Swirls » February 28 18, 11:45 am
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has all the tourney info.

Elite 8!

#29: lukethedrifter's Johnny B Goode by Peter Tosh

Originally performed by Chuck Berry:

#12: Tim's...

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Luke's laying the trash on thick this round.
I would call it exposing the musical truth. Grunge, it was awesome for like 4 years.

And your...
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Last post by lukethedrifter
March 3 18, 8:43 pm
Sweet 16: "Because" vs "The Ghost of Tom Joad" *CLOSED*

Last post by Tambourine Man « March 3 18, 7:17 am
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by Swirls » February 24 18, 10:42 am

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has all the tourney info.

Sweet 16!

#3: heyzeus' Because by Elliott Smith

Originally performed by Prince:

#14: stlouie_lipp's The Ghost...

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Elliott Smith was a legend.

His estate threatened me via my ISP, so Smith gets my vote.

Please tell this story right now. Also, looks like you...

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Last post by Tambourine Man
March 3 18, 7:17 am
Elite 8: "Hey Jude" vs "To Love Somebody" *CLOSED*

Last post by BottenFieldofDreams « March 2 18, 8:42 pm
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by Swirls » February 28 18, 11:43 am

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has all the tourney info.

Elite 8!

#17: IMADreamer's Hey Jude by Wilson Pickett

Originally performed by The Beatles:

#8:...

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I guess if I have to lose, I could do an awful lot worse than this one. I really like how Duane is just a member of the band. He doesn't insist on...

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Last post by BottenFieldofDreams
March 2 18, 8:42 pm
Sweet 16: "I Feel It Coming" vs "Bad Company" *CLOSED*

Last post by cardsfansince82 « February 27 18, 3:37 pm
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by Swirls » February 24 18, 10:47 am

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has all the tourney info.

Sweet 16!

#27: cardsfansince82's I Feel It Coming by Skinny Living

Originally performed by The Weekend:

#11:...

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The alt right has spoken!

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Last post by cardsfansince82
February 27 18, 3:37 pm
Sweet 16: "99 Red Balloons" vs "Malaguena" *CLOSED*

Last post by Swirls « February 26 18, 7:10 am
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by Swirls » February 24 18, 10:35 am

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has all the tourney info.

Sweet 16!

#2: Schlich's 99 Red Balloons by Goldfinger

Originally performed by Nena:

#18: Swirls' Malaguena by...

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I wasn't expecting a shutout. I've always loved both versions of 99 Red Balloons. The whole backstory behind her writing the song is really neat, too.

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Last post by Swirls
February 26 18, 7:10 am
Sweet 16: "To Love Somebody" vs "The Thrill is..." *CLOSED*

Last post by Gashouse « February 25 18, 2:54 pm
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by Swirls » February 22 18, 7:38 am

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has all the tourney info.

Sweet 16!

#8: BottenFieldofDreams' To Love Somebody by Nina Simone

Originally performed by The Bee Gees:

#24:...

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I may be biased, but Nina's cover is one of the few I would have considered to be better than this song by Garcia/Grisman. Unlucky draw.

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Last post by Gashouse
February 25 18, 2:54 pm
Sweet 16: "Nothing Compares 2 U" vs "Stayin' Alive" *CLOSED*

Last post by Swirls « February 24 18, 10:39 am

by Swirls » February 24 18, 10:39 am

has all the tourney info.

Sweet 16!

#7: ZigZagCardsFan's Nothing Compares 2 U by Chris Cornell

Originally performed by Prince:

#10:...

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Last post by Swirls
February 24 18, 10:39 am
Sweet 16: "Johnny B Goode" vs "The Man Who..." *CLOSED*

Last post by lukethedrifter « February 22 18, 10:17 am
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by Swirls » February 22 18, 7:41 am

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has all the tourney info.

Sweet 16!

#29: lukethedrifter's Johnny B Goode by Peter Tosh

Originally performed by Chuck Berry:

#20: Freed...

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Two great songs. One belongs in the pantheon of all time greats. Two great covers. One that turns the original on its ear, great rhythm, incredible...

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Last post by lukethedrifter
February 22 18, 10:17 am
Sweet 16: "Higher Ground" vs "Hey Jude" *CLOSED*

Last post by Radbird « February 22 18, 8:05 am
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by Swirls » February 22 18, 7:35 am

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has all the tourney info.

Sweet 16!

#1: Gashouse's Higher Ground by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Originally performed by Stevie Wonder:

#17:...

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Went with Jude.

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Last post by Radbird
February 22 18, 8:05 am
Sweet 16: "Cornflake Girl" vs "Come Together" *CLOSED*

Last post by Swirls « February 22 18, 7:43 am

by Swirls » February 22 18, 7:43 am

has all the tourney info.

Sweet 16!

#5: stlouie_lipp's Cornflake Girl by Tapping the Vein

Originally performed by Tori Amos:

#12: Tim's...

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Last post by Swirls
February 22 18, 7:43 am
Round 1: "Because" vs "Bohemian Rhapsody" *CLOSED*

Last post by Gashouse « February 21 18, 11:25 am
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by Swirls » February 19 18, 10:47 am

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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#3: heyzeus' Because by Elliott Smith

Originally performed by The Beatles:

#30: Swirls'...

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This is the best Bohemian Rhapsody cover:

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Last post by Gashouse
February 21 18, 11:25 am
Round 1: "The Ghost of..." vs "The Valley Road" *CLOSED*

Last post by wart57 « February 21 18, 11:10 am
Replies: 11
by Swirls » February 19 18, 10:50 am
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Round 1: Round of 32!

#14: stlouie_lipp's The Ghost of Tom Joad by Rage Against the Machine

Originally performed...
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Last post by wart57
February 21 18, 11:10 am
Round 1: "Heroes" vs "I Feel It Coming" *CLOSED*

Last post by Kincaid « February 21 18, 2:48 am
Replies: 7
by Swirls » February 19 18, 10:52 am

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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#6: pioneer_98's Heroes by Depeche Mode

Originally performed by David Bowie:

#27:...

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I had no idea Fripp played guitar on that track. That's a cool story, and the guitar really does make the song.

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Last post by Kincaid
February 21 18, 2:48 am
Round 1: "Bad Company" vs "Disarm" *CLOSED*

Last post by Kincaid « February 19 18, 11:28 pm
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by Swirls » February 19 18, 10:56 am

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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#11: sparks' Bad Company by Five Finger Death Punch

Originally performed by Bad Company:...

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I really like that Civil Wars cover. It does a good job at pulling the most beautiful parts out of the original and keeping all the vulnerability of...

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Last post by Kincaid
February 19 18, 11:28 pm
Round 1: "99 Red Balloons" vs "Guitar Town" *CLOSED*

Last post by cardsfansince82 « February 19 18, 11:42 am
Replies: 16
by Swirls » February 14 18, 10:25 am
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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#2: Schlich's 99 Red Balloons by Goldfinger

Originally performed by Nena:

#31 Freed...

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^lol

The states have spoken!
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Last post by cardsfansince82
February 19 18, 11:42 am
Round 1: "Flirted With You All..." vs "Malaguena" *CLOSED*

Last post by Swirls « February 17 18, 9:15 pm
Replies: 11
by Swirls » February 14 18, 10:28 am
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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#15: BottenFieldofDreams' Flirted With You All My Life by Cowboy Junkies

Originally...

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Sorry, I've been out of commission all weekend, and haven't even really logged onto my computer until now. I'll open it back up for another 24ish...
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Last post by Swirls
February 17 18, 9:15 pm
Alternate bracket

Last post by Freed Roger « February 16 18, 9:57 am
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by lukethedrifter » February 14 18, 9:03 pm

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How about a parallel bracket with the original songs?

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EmmyLou Guitar Town FTW!

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Last post by Freed Roger
February 16 18, 9:57 am
Round 1: "Nothing Compares 2 U" vs "Monkberry..." *CLOSED*

Last post by lukethedrifter « February 15 18, 10:42 pm
Replies: 6
by Swirls » February 14 18, 10:31 am

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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#7: ZigZagCardsFan's Nothing Compares 2 U by Chris Cornell

Originally performed by Prince:...

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I've always known her wrote it, but I didn't know Prince actually sang it. I thought he wrote it for Sinead O'Connor.
He wrote it for a side...

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Last post by lukethedrifter
February 15 18, 10:42 pm
Round 1: "Stayin' Alive" vs "I'll Take You There" *CLOSED*

Last post by stlouie_lipp « February 15 18, 7:33 pm
Replies: 5
by Swirls » February 14 18, 10:34 am

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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#10: Jocephus' Stayin' Alive by Duo de Twang

Originally performed by The Bee Gees:

#23:...

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Wyclef (The Carnival was awesome. Hopefully he didn't steal that earthquake money.):

I've always loooved that song.

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Last post by stlouie_lipp
February 15 18, 7:33 pm
Round 1: "Atlantic City" vs "The Man Who Sold..." *CLOSED*

Last post by lukethedrifter « February 15 18, 4:39 pm
Replies: 45
by Swirls » February 12 18, 7:36 am
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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#13: IMADreamer's Atlantic City by The Band

Originally performed by Bruce Springsteen:...

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2nd from left looks a bit like Patterson Hood. Would be hilarious if Drive By Truckers started out as hair band.
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Last post by lukethedrifter
February 15 18, 4:39 pm
Round 1: "Come Together" vs "Three is a Magic..." *CLOSED*

Last post by Schlich « February 14 18, 10:27 am
Replies: 7
by Swirls » February 12 18, 7:41 am

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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#12: Tim's Come Together by Soundgarden

Originally performed by The Beatles:

#21:...

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This was bull [expletive]!!! fun round though :)

I was considering typing out a defense of my pick to gain some momentum but ended up 'saving' my pitch...

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Last post by Schlich
February 14 18, 10:27 am
Round 1: "To Love Somebody" vs "After the Gold..." *CLOSED*

Last post by Radbird « February 14 18, 5:54 am
Replies: 7
by Swirls » February 9 18, 8:02 am

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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#8: BottenFieldofDreams' To Love Somebody by Nina Simone

Originally performed by The Bee...

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First!

(just in case that's how jump balls are settled here.)
Congrats! Nina should go a long way.

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Last post by Radbird
February 14 18, 5:54 am
Round 1: "Cornflake Girl" vs "Purple Rain" *CLOSED*

Last post by Radbird « February 13 18, 12:48 pm
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by Swirls » February 12 18, 7:39 am

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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#5: stlouie_lipp's Cornflake Girl by Tapping the Vein

Originally performed by Tori Amos:...

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Cornflakes

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Last post by Radbird
February 13 18, 12:48 pm
Songs you forgot for the cover tournament

Last post by pioneer98 « February 13 18, 9:19 am
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by Famous Mortimer » January 30 17, 9:51 pm
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I looked at the list, and there's some good songs on there, but I forgot a bunch of classics.

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If we make it to 64, we could have another...

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I was surprised this one has 51 million views.

This channel does some interesting things:
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Last post by pioneer98
February 13 18, 9:19 am
Round 1: "Lips Like Sugar" vs "Johnny B Goode" *CLOSED*

Last post by Freed Roger « February 12 18, 7:19 pm
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by Swirls » February 12 18, 7:32 am

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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#4: wart57's Lips Like Sugar by Coldplay

Originally performed by Echo & The Bunnymen:...

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Generally don't like Coldplay*, but that is a good cover tune.

* KNOW YOUR PLACE COLDPLAY!

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Last post by Freed Roger
February 12 18, 7:19 pm
Made a Spotify playlist of the covers

Last post by ghostrunner « February 12 18, 8:45 am
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by ghostrunner » February 9 18, 8:28 am

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Just the ones up for voting so far.

Temple of the Dog's War Pigs wasn't available, and the Cage the Elephant version isn't the exact one from the...

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Updated - but missing the following:

Demi Lovato - Purple Rain
Coldplay - Lips Like Sugar

Atlantic City by The Band is a recorded version, not the...

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Last post by ghostrunner
February 12 18, 8:45 am
GRB Cover Tourney 2.0 Final Bracket

Last post by Swirls « February 11 18, 8:59 pm
Replies: 29
by Swirls » February 8 18, 9:29 am
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has everything - users, songs, seeds. Only 32 entries in this one (the full 64 song bracket went a little long last year), and I ended up having to...

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First set of songs is in the books, except for the tie of To Love Somebody and After the Gold Rush. Voting on that match has been extended until...
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Last post by Swirls
February 11 18, 8:59 pm
Round 1: "I'm On Fire" vs "Hey Jude" *CLOSED*

Last post by IMADreamer « February 11 18, 4:03 pm
Replies: 11
by Swirls » February 9 18, 7:58 am
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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#16: Fat_Bulldog's I'm On Fire by Whitey Morgan and The 78's

Originally performed by Bruce...

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If you only know Wilson Pickett from In the Midnight Hour and Mustang Sally, you’re missing some good stuff.

So true, Wilson Pickett is...
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Last post by IMADreamer
February 11 18, 4:03 pm
Round 1: "Higher Ground" vs "Whole Wide World" *CLOSED*

Last post by sparks « February 11 18, 12:02 pm
Replies: 4
by Swirls » February 9 18, 7:54 am

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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#1: gashouse's Higher Ground by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Originally performed by Stevie...

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Higher ground intro reminds me of the Seinfeld intro.

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Last post by sparks
February 11 18, 12:02 pm
Hey Mods

Last post by Jocephus « February 9 18, 9:14 pm
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by lukethedrifter » February 9 18, 6:59 pm

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Shift this sub forum to the top. Needs exposure.

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agreed and/or sticky in every forum so most eyeballs can see and vote. unless of course yer not in the right district.

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Last post by Jocephus
February 9 18, 9:14 pm
Round 1: "War Pigs" vs "The Thrill is Gone" *CLOSED*

Last post by Radbird « February 9 18, 12:18 pm
Replies: 5
by Swirls » February 9 18, 8:05 am

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has all the tourney info.

Round 1: Round of 32!

#9: Tim's War Pigs by Temple of the Dog

Originally performed by Black Sabbath:

#24:...

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Hard to vote against Jerry and Dawg.

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Last post by Radbird
February 9 18, 12:18 pm
GRB Cover Tourney 2.0 Rules/Regulations

Last post by Swirls « February 6 18, 7:32 am
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by Swirls » February 1 18, 9:57 am

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So as mentioned in the stickied thread in Social, I am going to run a second best cover song tournament here on GRB. All users are eligible to...

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Tomorrow night is the deadline to send me your songs! There are still plenty of open spots - if not all of them are filled I will use the reserve...

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February 6 18, 7:32 am

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