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 publish on X (previously Twitter), Paul shared his appreciation for standout cowl songs, writing:
“There are some covers that may generally even surpass the unique. Disturbed’s model of The Sound of Silence and Pearl Jam’s model of Final Kiss deserve a hear. Submit another covers that 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 monitor, initially launched as a fan membership single, climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Scorching 100 and stays a staple of their reside exhibits.
Followers had been fast to answer Paul’s publish, suggesting their very own favourite cowl songs starting from Johnny Money’s haunting model of Harm to Jeff Buckley’s tackle Hallelujah.
Whereas Rand Paul is healthier identified 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 traditional rock acts in interviews, citing his appreciation for artists from the ’60s and ’70s, together with Rush, who weren’t pleased along with his reward.
