There are a bunch of exclusive perks only for patrons: playlists, newsletters, downloads, discussions, polls - hell, tell us what song you would like to hear covered and we will make it happen. Spirit (1984) Sade’s approach to making music is so well-considered six albums in 36 years it largely precludes the idea of deep cuts, but here’s one, a 1984 B-side, never. Cover Me is now on Patreon! If you love cover songs, we hope you will consider supporting us there with a small monthly subscription. (via Pitchfork)īy Your Side (Sade Cover) by Kaitlyn Aurelia SmithĬheck out more Rare Futures at their Bandcamp page and more from Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith at her website. If it piques your interest, check out Smith’s 2016 EARS for more in this vein. It’s soothing but discordant, with little to tie it back to the original, but lots to love. Smith’s layered vocals are smothered in ethereal synths that feel like a study in turning My Bloody Valentine into a lullaby. The band throws in a heavier pre-chorus and nice dual guitar breakdown at the end, keeping the cover interesting.įollow that up with Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith’s harder-to-describe cover of Sade’s 2002 song “By Your Side.” Harmonies? Check. The song is heavy on bass and high hat and includes some callouts to the original: the hard stops following the heavy sighs and the spot-on harmonies are nice touches. Rare Futures walk a line between rock and R&B in their cover of Sade’s 1992 hit “No Ordinary Love.” Their version is not revolutionary, but does add a little grit to the original. The first is by Rare Futures, a band started by Matthew Fazzi, the ex-guitarist of pop-punk group Taking Back Sunday. For proof, look no further than two recent covers by very different artists. With a career that has spanned over three decades, she’s made music that has influenced a wide range of artists.
Her music is soft, smooth R&B, but appeals to a population of listeners well outside the genre. Her voice is beautiful, but always feels understated. There’s something about Sade that’s hard to put your finger on.