(I can't think of a clever title that doesn't sound dirty.)

In 2003, German singer Sascha Schmitz created an alter ego "Dick Brave" and formed the group "Dick Brave and the Backbeats" as a side project.  They recorded one album entitled "Dick This!" Male anatomy jokes aside... they have some really wonderful rockabilly covers. The group is no longer together (Sascha went back to solo work) but these great covers live on.  (As always, links to itunes are included!)

Here is their take on Avril Lavigne's COMPLICATED.

Also check out their WONDERFUL swingin' cover of Pink's GET THE PARTY STARTED.  I posted Shirley Bassey's cover the other day.  I really love both versions, but this may be my favorite! 

Shirley Bassey.... MAJOR party animal!

LOVE Dame Shirley Bassey's cover of GET THE PARTY STARTED (originally by Pink.)

It was first featured on a commercial for UK store M & S.  The response was so great that she put it on her latest album.  The song is oozing with a wonderful "James Bond Vibe." 

Here's the video.

Here's the original commercial. Look for 60's supermodel Twiggy in the commercial as well.

 

Here's the i-tunes link to purchase.  There are also re-mixes of the song.  She has a fun new mix of BIG SPENDER as well.