Republican Senator Rand Paul took a quick break from politics this week to speak rock and roll, and his reward went to Pearl Jam‘s “Final Kiss” cowl.
Rand Paul praises Pearl Jam
In a submit on X (previously Twitter), Paul shared his appreciation for standout cowl songs, writing:
“There are some covers that may typically even surpass the unique. Disturbed’s model of The Sound of Silence and Pearl Jam’s model of Final Kiss deserve a hear. Put up another covers which may make the grade.”
Pearl Jam’s 1999 rendition of Final Kiss — initially recorded by Wayne Cochran in 1961 and popularized by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers in 1964 — grew to become one of many band’s largest industrial hits. The observe, initially launched as a fan membership single, climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Scorching 100 and stays a staple of their reside reveals.
Followers had been fast to answer Paul’s submit, suggesting their very own favourite cowl songs starting from Johnny Money’s haunting model of Damage to Jeff Buckley’s tackle Hallelujah.
Whereas Rand Paul is healthier recognized for his libertarian politics than his music commentary, this isn’t the primary time the Kentucky senator has proven an curiosity in popular culture. He’s beforehand referenced basic rock acts in interviews, citing his appreciation for artists from the ’60s and ’70s, together with Rush, who weren’t completely happy together with his reward.
