Thursday, February 5, 2009

Swing it Baby!

Vegas Lounge singers rock in a way no other lounge singers rock. They know they peddle in schmaltz, yet are above it all. To hear them is to watch someone enjoy the craft, get paid decently, and marvel in the fact that they aren't too full of themselves.

Richard Cheese (awesome name, just awesome) is one of the pinnacles of the bunch. He has released a plethora of albums, all covers (such is the task of the lounge singer), done up in his classic, yet original style. He holds no genre sacred, having hits from grunge, hip-hop, R&B and pop music thrown into his act, usually played to sold-out crowds. Today's song is no exception.

"Creep" was originally done by Radiohead. Dick did it up right. Can it swing? You decide.

Have a great time, you cats. Double Friday tomorrow, stay tuned!
-om