I haven't heard anyone cover that track before.  I love the cynical 
humor of it.  I've heard other people say how much they dislike that 
track who are also huge CH fans, but it surprises me.  Neil Finn has 
always been honest and sometimes really biting in his lyrics -- that 
song didn't seem to me to be so much of a departure, just a bit 
different subject matter.  And I think it's a fairly accurate 
assessment of how much of Europe feels about the U.S.A., probably now 
more than ever.  Good cover choice, I'd say.  You'll have to get 
permission from him (via his publisher, of course) to change the 
lyrics on your version if you're planning on releasing it.

W.

>>>>i am working with a female artist who wishes to cover the crowded house gem
"chocolate cake" possibly with some updated lyrics for our times...

how do you all feel about this scathing track...? has anyone covered this
before...? do you think it is worth covering...?

thanks for your input on this.

cheers,
jansen

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>>>>It (nearly) ruined Woodface for me.  (And CH is my favorite band of all
time.)

--- Barry Schlom