UK first press 1989.
It’s a cover. Yes.
But he doesn’t just run through it. He sort of leans into it. Makes it bigger than it needs to be. Bit triumphant. Bit theatrical. Slightly over the top.
Classic Cope really. Takes something simple. Makes it feel like a statement.
You’ll roll your eyes. Then you’ll sing along anyway.
FFO
The Teardrop Explodes, Echo & the Bunnymen late 80s shine, The Psychedelic Furs, The Waterboys when it goes big
