Thursday, August 10, 2017

Jake McKelvie & the Countertops Cover Glen Campbell

I've been surprised by how few Glen Campbell tributes there have been since the country legend passed away earlier this week. Maybe it's because we've known he was sick for years and it wasn't exactly unexpected, but it just seems like it's already been forgotten. Luckily, Jake McKelvie & the Countertops are here with a cover of Campbell's "Gentle On My Mind." Originally recorded back in December during their Converse Rubber Tracks session, this is everything you want in a cover song. It's definitely Jake McKelvie & the Countertops doing their 90's alternative throwback thing, but there isn't even the slightest hint of irony here. It reminds me a lot of Pavement's more rambling songs where they just dip the tiniest bit into country. Considering that Jake McKelvie called his solo release The Rhinestone Busboy EP, he's obviously a Glen Campbell fan.

You can listen to Jake McKelvie & the Countertops' version of "Gentle On My Mind" below. It's available as a free download on their Bandcamp. For more on the band, head over to their website.

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