Cover Version or “Cover”

Listen to this original version-

• “Sh-Boom,” original version performed by the Chords (number 2 R&B, Number 5 pop, released 1954)
  • Original often cited as one of the very first rock ’n’ roll records
  • Unexpected elements in arrangement and performance- extraordinary and original pop record
  • Chords-
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  • • and now a cover
    • Crew Cuts’ version – cover performed by the Crew Cuts (Number 1 pop for nine weeks, released 1954)
      • • Scat singing at the beginning, brief sections of group nonsense-syllable singing punctuated by loud kettledrum stroke; two “false” endings
        • Crooner-style singing
        • Crew Cuts
        • Which one do you prefer?
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        • Why, list your reasons.