Like the guy says at the end -- yeah. Something like that.
I should add that it's no secret that, historically (by which I mean going back to my tenure at The Magazine Formerly Known as Stereo Review) I have never been a David Bowie fan. That said, "Rebel Rebel" has always been one of my favorite songs. And I defy you to watch this clip...
...without getting all choked up.
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Cheap Trick's cover is great. The thing that initially attracted me to Cheap Trick was a cover of Terry Reid's SPEAK NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PIECE on its very first album. I believe that all bands should include at least one cover on all debut albums as a hook for listeners and reviewers.
But the Rockin'1000 version of Rebel Rebel is the rare example of over-the-top being a good thing, or in this case, a great thing. When I first saw this a few years ago, the first thought that came to my mind was, "Shit! I'm glad I don't have to do the headphone mix-minus!"
Re: Rockin'1000: You know how long it takes to get four or five guys to play this tight?!
You and I have similar feelings regarding you-know-who. For me he's one of those figures I respect but don't enjoy. Like you, I have one song that I do get into unreservedly - unfortunately it's not "Rebel Rebel." It's "Suffragette City."
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