I think Cat Power’s cover version of David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity,’ heard on the MKS car comercial is terrific. I just wish they recorded a full version of the song. Bowie’s version is the best, but this one is a close second. The Marauders and Natalie Merchant have pretty good versions as well.

Cat Power is grossly erroneous in claiming “Lord Help the Poor and Needy” is a public domain song (hello, try googling?). The song is in fact written by Jessie Mae Hemphill, who owns the copyright. Let’s hope this was just a huge mistake and not a publishing dodge.

Cat Power is grossly erroneous in claiming “Lord Help the Poor and Needy” is a public domain song. It is in fact written and recorded by Jessie Mae Hemphill and Jessie holds the copyright to the song. Let’s hope this was just a gross oversight and not some sort of publishing dodge.

Don’t insult goddesses

Don’t insult grapefruits

Anyone who likes Michael Bolton must have the IQ of a grapefruit.

Her new backing band is called Dirty Delta Blues not Memphis Rhythm Band , that was a different band completely.
and If anyone cares… Cat Power has written about 6 records of original material dating back 14 years or so..
..also why does the average commenter here have the IQ of a grapefruit

Ugh…another artist doing cover songs! It seems the artists of today cannot write their material these days.

jungleland-
Cat Power doesn’t get you. So move on… but here’s a hint if you want to keep trying.
…Think of a ink-blot…
Now, add some emotional baggage, like maybe the LIFE you live. Pay close attention, and let the sound envelope you.
That’s Cat Power in the middle there. Singing.
CHeeRs.

Don’t get Cat Power…sorry

I’m with Greg. Put her of the cover sometime. And how come Wilco has never made it?

So put her … or someone whose actually going to matter in 15 years … on one of your fucking covers already. You guys should be ashamed of the current cover.

woohoo! i cannot wait for them to come by fort lauderdale. hope tickets aren’t too much.

Wow! That’s Hot Boys as in Lil Wayne & Juvenile & Turk & B.G. Certainly looking forward to that “cover.” This promises to be one of the highlights of 2008, as any recent Cat Power album has been in its respective year. Any European tour dates?

this is cool.

i thought that was liam gallagher at first.

that’s JESSIE MAE HEMPHILL’s “Lord Help the Poor and Needy.” Rolling Stone should have some repect for the dead. The She Wolf is probably rolling in her grave…….

Great. RollingStone cares now.