Because It's Tuesday - week of February 28

Hey look at us. We have made it to the end of February. It feels pretty good doesn't it? Spring is now officially just around the corner!

As it's Tuesday again, I'm sharing a cover song today.

This Old Heart of Mine is the tune de jour and has been recorded by many artists over the years. Some folks have even recorded it more than once!

This Holland–Dozier–Holland hit was released by the Isley Brothers in 1966 on Motown's Tamla label. It featured Ronald Isley on lead vocal and climbed the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B Singles charts that year.

In 1975, Rod Stewart released his first cover of "This Old Heart of Mine" on his Atlantic Crossing album. I love that version of it, but I couldn't find a video to share. Instead, here is his 1989 recording of the Isley Brother's hit as a duet with Ronald Isley. It's a great version (but again, I really prefer his 1975 recording). If you have some time on your hands, go give a listen to Atlantic Crossing, not just this song but the entire album. It's a gem!

I hope you enjoy it & happy Tuesday, kids xo

I try hard to hide my hurt inside

This old heart of mine, always keeps me crying

The way you're treatin' me, leaves me incomplete

You're here for the day, gone for the week

Because It's Tuesday - week of February 15

The Super Bowl and Valentine's Day are both over for another year, it was kind of nice to get them both out of the way at once for a change.  If these things bring you joy, I'm happy for you. A happy distraction is a wonderful thing these days. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of either, nor am I keen to watch the news recently, it makes me both angry and sad at the same time (I'm looking at you #freedumbconvoy people).

As today is Tuesday, I've decided to ignore all of the things that make me feel sad/mad and share a cover song with you.

Today's cover is by the Launderettes, it's their version of "Nobody But Me."

Written and originally recorded by the Isley Brothers in 1962, Nobody but Me has been covered by SO many bands, including Doug and the Slugs, the Residents and The Human Beinz (this song made the Human Beinz into one-hit wonders when it went to number 8 on the Billboard pop singles chart in 1968). 

I think that a lot folks will also remember hearing the song on an episode of the US version of the Office.

Anyway, I love this version by the Launderettes. It was recorded for their 2002 album, Shaken and Disturbed.

Enjoy it kids and remember, kindness is magic!!

No-no, no, no, no, no-no-no, no, no-no, no, no-no

Na-no, no, na-no, no-no, na-no, no-no, no, no-no, no