mark ronson’s version

Don’t laugh, I know everyone who wanted one got this album aeons ago already, but my copy came in an Amazon special tax-free delivery by Little Jacket, along with Nick Cave’s Dig!!! Lazarus, Dig!!! for Mr. Snow. The album showcases Mr. Ronson’s take on a whole bunch of chart toppers, mixed in with a big dollop of funk and a surprising number of big horns. I love hearing the big stars cover each other, like Amy Winehouse doing the Zutons’ Valerie, and Daniel Merriweather (who contrary to what he sounds like is actually Australian) doing The Smiths’ ‘Stop Me’. All available to listen to here.

I think my favourite is still the funked-up version of ‘Toxic’, though I have to confess, I quite liked the original as it was… yikes! That, and a star photo of the producer on his webpage looking quite like a blast fom the 80’s. So that’s what the cool kids are wearing these days…

here in my home

For that warm fuzzy feeling inside, check out Pete Teo’s Malaysian Artistes for Unity video, chock full of familiar faces, some great voices, multi-lingual rapping, lots of silly dancing and a very catchy chorus. Their website is cool too, and remember, just don’t eat the damn guava!