The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Cover Dionne Warwick

Well, those are words I never thought I'd ever type. Boston's ska-core heroes The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have covered Dionne Warwick's easy listening classic "What the World Needs Now is Love." Bosstones frontman Dicky Barrett has this to say about their choice of covers:

"It's a message and/or a reminder that we would like to share with the world for the holidays during these seemingly difficult and trying times. The song doesn't take a side but it definitely takes a stance." 

The weirdest part of the song is how well it actually works. It's a shockingly true rendition of the song, unlike their old school covers that hardcore up every song. It's quite beautiful, and has more of a reggae swing to it than anything else. What could have been just a silly throwaway song is actually a beautiful, heartfelt attempt to heal all the hurt so many of us are feeling as this shitty year comes to an end.

You can get your own free copy of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' version of "What the World Needs Now is Love" over at Nimbit. If you happen to be in the Boston area, next week marks the Bosstones' once again annual Hometown Throwdown at the House of Blues on December 28-30. For more on the Bosstones', check out their website.