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by quesera 1547 days ago
My favorite example of this is "China Girl" by David Bowie, written by Iggy Pop.

Bowie and Iggy were friends, and for many years (maybe still to this day!), the songwriter's royalties for China Girl were Iggy's primary source of income. Which I think is great. Like a form of patronage. Bowie was a great guy.

Though I prefer Iggy's version of the song.

Siouxsie & the Banshees cover Iggy's "The Passenger", and Ms Sioux wins this time.

Now if only Bowie had covered a Banshees song, the circle would be complete.

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I'll be honest, I read this comment last night and wanted to revisit it as I haven't heard Siouxsie's version.

What makes you enjoy it more?