Cover version of the month #18
Hot Chip cover Springsteen
Dancing In The Dark is one of Bruce Springsteen's biggest hits; released back in 1984, it was the first single from his Born In The USA album. It went on to sell well over 1 million copies.
It is MASSIVE! Huge synth riffs, a flowing melody an an incredible chorus. Does it get much better than this for a sing-a-long?
You can't start a fire
Can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
This is a song about boredom, lust and fantasising. Also reflection on life; Bruce sings about changing his appearance, longing to break out, recognising where he is and prepared to take on advice.
There's something happening somewhere
Baby I just know that there is
They say you gotta stay hungry
Baby I'm jut about starving tonight
With the huge synths, sense of escapism and uplifting chorus, this was crying out for an electronic cover. Although instantly identifiable, it is still a brave choice for anyone to take on The Boss.
Step forward Hot Chip.
They don't just take on the legendary Dancing In The Dark, they also throw in a dash of LCD Soundsystem's All My Friends. Incredible! They don't try and compete with Springsteen, instead they pay homage and add their own unique style, taking the listener on a flowing electronic journey, building to a euphoric conclusion.
Find videos for the original and for Hot Chip's Glastonbury performance below. You'll also find their cover on Spotify.
Also a video for Scottish singer songwriter Beerjacket's own beautiful acoustic cover version.
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