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I’ve noticed that my favorite covers of the year have been Kings of Leon covers. The lovely Natasha Khan — better known as Bat For Lashes — covered the song that is riding the alternative rock wave that comes around every 5-10 years in radio. Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody” is so ridiculously popular, it has spent the last month and a half in the top tier of the American Singles charts; right after kicking ass all over European and Aussie charts, that is. It is definitely good to be the Kings of Leon right now.
Alt, pop-punk, new(-ish) kids Paramore have decided to take a crack at the chart-topper at BBC’s Live Lounge. The group has been making quite a name for itself over these last few months, releasing 2 or 3 successful singles, as well as writing a track for Twilight. They have also toured with No Doubt (I saw them live one once, but twice this year).
They’re a fun band, but I probably give them too much credit because I am just loving their cover of “Use Somebody.” Their cute, fiery front-girl Hayley Williams sounds reserved (compared to the roaring vocals I heard over the summer), and does a great impression of KoL’s Caleb Followill and his signature raspy voice. Listen to it here:
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Tags: kings of leon, Paramore
I think you’re wrong Luis. Paramore may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but when they record/perform a track, the result is always solid. Definitely need to see more of them here on PMA. They release their third studio album on September 29th.
Love it!
Love it, but couldn’t you have posted a picture of Hayley Williams instead of Caleb Followill? I think we’ve all seen enough of that guy in the KoL video
Love this, thanks for posting.
Chills. I’ve been waiting for someone to cover this song in a more mellow/acoustic fashion. Haley has done a splendid job! THANKS for this PMA!
ps. What other good KOL covers are there out there?! Looking forward to their ACL performance!
Wheres the picture of Paramore? We’ve all pretty much had enough of seeing Caleb.
Not really a fan of Paramore but I gotta say, this cover is beautiful. Thanks!
Dutch girl Laura Jansen did an acoustic version of Use Somebody.
Sounds good! Check it out on YouTube.