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In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition ( performance or recording) of a previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song. In its current use, it can sometimes have a pejorative meaning—implying that the original recording should be regarded as the definitive version, usually in the sense of an "authentic" rendition, and all others are merely lesser competitors, alternatives or tributes (no matter how popular). However, Billboard—and other magazines recording the popularity of the musical artists and hit tunes—originally measured the sales success of the published tune, not just recordings of it, or later the airplay that it also managed to achieve. In that context, the greater the number of cover versions, the more successful the song. [1]Typically, artists and record companies are not directly compensated when other musicians perform covers, revivals or contemporary versions. Contemporary versions of older tunes have been always particularly popular among nascent musical acts as they are often used to strategically position well-known music between less popular "originals" by the artist(s), such as with "Who's Sorry Now?", "Blue Moon", "Twist and Shout", and "Not Fade Away". The term 'cover version', coined in 1966[2], originally described a rival version of a tune recorded to compete with the recently released original version, e.g. Paul Williams' 1949 hit tune "The Hucklebuck" or Hank Williams' 1952[3] song "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)", both crossed over to the popular Hit Parade and had numerous hit versions. Prior to the mid-20th century the notion of an original version of a popular tune would, of course, have seemed slightly odd — the production of musical entertainment being seen essentially as a live event, even if one that was reproduced at home via a copy of the sheet music, learned by heart, or captured on a shellac recording disc. Popular musicians (and especially modern listeners) have now begun to use the word "cover" to refer to any remake of a previously recorded tune. In previous generations, some artists made very successful careers out of presenting revivals or reworkings of once popular tunes, even out of doing contemporary cover versions of current hits. Musicians now play what they call "cover versions" (e.g. the reworking, updating or interpretation) of songs as a tribute to the original performer or group. Using familiar material (e.g. evergreen hits, standard tunes or classic recordings) is an important method in learning various styles of music. Most albums, or long playing records, up until the mid-1960s usually contained a large number of evergreens or standards to present a fuller range of the artist's abilities and style.[4] Artists might also perform interpretations ("covers") of a favorite artist's hit tunes[5] for the simple pleasure of playing a familiar song or collection of tunes.[6] A cover band plays such "cover versions" exclusively.
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1. MacBook Repair
November 12, 2009
In October of 2008, Apple changed the MacBook forever. An entirely new version was released, with an aluminum "unibody" case carved from a single piece of aluminum. The other dramatic change was the introduction of a glass cover on top of the MacBook LCD screen. This glass screen cover matches the screen design on the MacBook Pro and provides a super-glossy, reflective screen that shows dramatic colors. The MacBook LCD screen uses an LED backlight that contains no mercury, is bright and evenly distributed and is very environmentally friendly.
Soon after the new MacBook was released, TechR... (read more)
Author: Laptop Repair
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2. Eyeclops night vision infrared stealth goggles review 2009
November 11, 2009
Eyeclops is a truly astounding company. This holiday season, their infrared night vision goggles promises to be another massive seller. Kids all over the world will be physically begging their overly generous parents to buy them a pair of these amazing infrared goggles. Surprisingly, EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles are marketed as a children's toy, but have also gained popularity with adults as well.
The night vision technology, classified as their 2.0 version, will allow kids to sneak up on their pals, hidden under the cover of darkness and covertly spectate as the drama u... (read more)
Author: Markus Hogan
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3. Where can I obtain a Unix emulator?
November 02, 2009
Setting up a Unix emulator on your computer can give you a helpful tool for knowing the use of Unix, before you are prepared to take action and setup a complete version of Unix on your computer. The finest Unix emulator is not a Unix emulator. The finest Unix emulator is “CYGWIN”, which is a full Unix like surroundings for Windows. CYGWIN is consists of 2 parts: • A DLL which works as a Unix emulation cover giving substantial Unix functionality. • A tools collection, which give Unix feel and look. PASSPORT Highlights • Gives access to the mainframe of IBM, UNIX and AS/400 host applicat... (read more)
Author: Lara Nadezda
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4. The evolution of the MacBook Screen
October 26, 2009
In October of 2008, Apple changed the MacBook forever. An entirely new version was released, with an aluminum "unibody" case carved from a single piece of aluminum. The other dramatic change was the introduction of a glass cover on top of the MacBook LCD screen. This glass screen cover matches the screen design on the MacBook Pro and provides a super-glossy, reflective screen that shows dramatic colors. The MacBook LCD screen uses an LED backlight that contains no mercury, is bright and evenly distributed and is very environmentally friendly.
Soon after the new MacBook was released, TechR... (read more)
Author: mac book
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5. Educational Grants And Scholarship For Moms Give Applicants An Additional $10,000 For School!
October 05, 2009
For those women who are contemplating getting an education and are trying to figure out all the ways possible to do so, here's a route for you. If you are an American citizen above the age of 18, you can apply for a government grant to cover your school expenses.Obama wants all of the women in the United States to have an education, but knows that there are just situations where women can't, so he has opened one up for you. Mothers can now apply for a revised version of the Federal Pell Grant. There are more of them available, as well as increased funding. This is all part of a new stimulus pa... (read more)
Author: Lindsy Emery
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