Snowblink // “Human Nature” (MJ Cover) [Daytrotter Session]

My brother spontaneously broke out singing “Human Nature” just now and I couldn’t help but join in (judge us), which reminded me that I needed to share this beautiful cover.

It’s actually gorgeous.

Angus Stone // ”River” (Joni Mitchell Cover)

This is such a beautiful cover. Angus, be my boyfriend and sing me to sleep.

(via theheadandheart)

St. Vincent // “These Days” (Jackson Browne cover) [Watch LIVE version]

I used to hate covers when I was younger. (And remixes—but that’s a whole other story.) I mean, it’s a difficult feat to live up to the original once it’s ingrained in your memory.

But over the years, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for other musicians’ interpretations of my much loved songs. Each artist breathes new life into a song when they sing it—with their unique inflections—and along with their voice, they carry with them their own personal experiences that shape the way they feel the lyrics.

One such track is Jackson Browne’s “These Days.” (Yes, I know what you’re all thinking: “But that’s a Nico track!”) Yes and no. A wise-beyond-his-years Jackson Browne wrote that introspective gem when he was just 16 (16!!); Nico was the first to record it for official release, and thus it’s the most recognized version.

Anyway, enjoy St. Vincent’s lovely take on “These Days,” and click here for a bunch of other renditions of the track.