Behka’s Breakfast with The Beatles Recap: Week of October 13

Every day I start the morning show with a bang by playing some music from my favorite band, The Beatles.  I decided to do another theme week - this time of songs that were originally recorded by The Beatles, but then were also covered by someone else. I decided to pick songs that you may not have heard or versions you might not know about, just to keep it a little unexpected.

On Monday, I played The Quick's version of "It Won't Be Long".

The Quick were a post-glam, pre-punk pop band from Los Angeles who issued one unsung classic 1976 LP that combined elements of bubblegum, glam and hard rock before dissolving into obscurity. Their interpretation of this early Beatles rocker is utterly unique, taking it away from its straight-on rock mode and adding drama and dynamics with an almost "show biz"-like arrangement, yet keeping within the standard rock format. It might be quirky and not for everyone, but it certainly holds a place as one of the Top 10 Most Unique Beatles Cover Versions as the Quick take it, break it, and make it their own.

On Tuesday, I played The Flaming Lips's version of "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds", featuring Moby and Miley Cyrus.

I couldn't find a video of the song that's been streaming on their website. So this one is a live version they did not too long ago. This song is going to be on With a Little Help from My Fwends, the upcoming fourteenth studio album by The Flaming Lips. It is a track-for-track tribute to Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.  It is scheduled to be released on October 28, 2014. It's pretty darn weird, and I'm not sure what I think about it. Some proceeds from the album’s sales will go to the Bella Foundation, an organization that provides assistance for veterinary care to low income, elderly or terminally ill pet owners; Bella Foundation is located in the band’s hometown of Oklahoma City.

On Wednesday, I played Florence and the Machine's version of "Oh, Darling".

Florence and the Machine have managed to make a solid name for themselves in the indie and more commercial scene. Covering this song made total sense with Florence's vocal range, and it's a favorite for Beatles fans.

On Thursday, I played Ike and Tina Turner's version of "Get Back".

This version was performed on February 10, 1972.  It was recorded for their second album with the Liberty Records label, it was also their most successful album to date. Much like their previous album, Come Together, the album featured several covers of rock songs and also featured renewed versions of previous Ike & Tina songs, which was a habit for the couple.

On Friday, I played Cristina's version of "Drive My Car".

Paul’s original smirking parable about fame and favors is a natural fit for New York art hipsters. Village Voice writer Cristina’s breathy come-on cozies up to lounge, flirts with disco, and bats its eyes at jazz and no wave — but irony, beautiful irony, is always her first love. Not sure who the stiff male singer is, but he’s got a good evil villain laugh.

Well, that's it for another week of Breakfast with Behka and The Beatles.  Tune in next week at 6:00 a.m. where we'll start this up all over again.  Let me know if there's a theme you'd like us to do, or if there's a song you want featured!

Coveringly yours,
Behka