Monday, October 30, 2023

OFF TOPIC (but almost on): Argentinian “karma” — Two (Country-esque?) covers of the Culture Club tune.

As a total non-musician, I have wondered if “Karma Chameleon” might have potential for a Country cover. Notwithstanding its origin and original focus, having a female voice, and of course some redoing of the instrumentals, might make it suitable for a direct Country appeal. 

Indeed “Boy George,” who wrote the song, noted that the other band members did not like it at first, because they thought that – get this – it sounded too much like a Country song! Their video probably contributed to this sense.

Below are two covers by bands from Argentina which I believe bring some of this out. Included are my comments on those postings, an additional thought, and pertinent additional material.

IRONICA:


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ROMANTIC & BLUE:


An additional thought, based on this second cover, is that perhaps simply having a female voice for the bridge alone would be sufficient for Country appeal. You’d be the judge.

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And, of course, the original group’s performance at a Country bar on “The A-Team”:


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Playlist of covers of this song, including these and by the 1980s young peoples show, “Kids, Incorporated.” 






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