Nicole over at Bookworm Drinketh, does this fun twist every week on Drew’s (The Tattooed Book Geek), Music Monday. She picks a song and gives readers a choice between the original and a couple of covers. It’s so much fun, and this week she’s picked one of my favorite songs, Mad World, originally by Tears for Fears. Check out the videos if you can and give your favorite a shout out. Nicole will announce the winner next Monday.
It’s Monday All, so time for some Music Monday hosted by Drew @ The Tattooed Book Geek!
Last week, we had our face off of Flagpole Sitta between Harvey Danger and Austin Hartley-Leonard, well, the winner was…………………………………………………………..
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Austin Hartley-Leonard!!
Wow!!!! Well, I’m glad to see that originals don’t always have to win. We’ve had some surprises with these Face off’s which is why I’m having so much fun with them!
Well, on to the Face off for this week!! This is a 3 way competition by special request of my niece!
Mad World Tears for Fears VS Gary Jules VS The Riverdale Cast
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Please cast your vote in the comments below and tune in next Monday of the winner! If you know of another version that you feel is better, feel free to cast a write in vote in the comments below and I’ll…
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By Hook Or By Book 
I have to say, that for me Gary Jules/ Michael Andrews is my favourite.
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That’s the one I voted for.
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Mad World by Gary Jules.
P.s. I do love Tears for Fears though….
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I like Tears for Fears, but I like the Gary Jules version with it’s slower beat and stunning visuals.
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Yes, so true…the video is so intriguing.
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Aww, this is so sweet of you Kim. You really are the best: as is Nicole 😊😊
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Thank you Michel! Nicole really is wonderful.🤗
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It confuses me when you repost a post I’ve already seen 🤪
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Sorry Fraggle!😈
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🙂 don’t be, I’m dim 😀
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😂
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😂😂😂😂 Serves you right! 😘
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You can’t beat the dancing in the original video!
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True.☺️
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I love this post every Monday from Nicole! Glad you shared it! I voted for TFF had to stay loyal to my 80s!
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Same here Berit. I alway look forward to her Music Mondays and Farside Fridays. I love Tears for Fears, but I voted for Gary Jules because I like the slower beat and I love the video with the school children.
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Long live 80’s music!
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Here Here!
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OK, looks like I am going to officially fall out with some of my good American friends.
First off, Mad World is not, as is often claimed over there, a ‘Gary Jules song’. I am fed up correcting that assumption on so many US blogs. I really am!
It was written by Roland Orzibal, and recorded by TFF. years earlier. His version was recorded for the soundtrack of the film ‘Donnie Darko’, and that was the first time many people in the US had ever heard of the song.
But come on, you lot! Voting for Gary’s version? WTF? Go and stand in the corner.
It’s the original version, every time. The rest are just pale imitations, or lame covers.
Its a ‘Grrr’ from me. Actually, it’s a double one. ‘Grrr, Grrr’. (With a really grumpy face)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ha ha! Awww, Pete. I can always count on you to set all these crazy people straight in such an adorably curmudgeonly way. 💖💖💖 YOU TELL ‘EM! 😀 Thanks for the vote!
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Thanks, Nicole. It’s not a vote, it’s an order!
🙂 🙂 x
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Aye aye, captain! smart salute let’s just hope everyone else listens to your wise command! 👍👍
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You and Pete are going to hate me.😞
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Hey! I’m one of those crazy people!🤪
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Okay. I’m saying this hiding behind the sofa Pete! I do like the original by Tears for Fears. They’ve been one of my favorite Brit bands since the 80s. But, (and now I’m cowering), I do like the Gary Jules version because I think the slower beat suits the lyrics. Plus I love the video with the school children making all those forms. Adam Lambert has also done a cover that I think is hauntingly beautiful. PLEASE DON’T HATE ME!🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️
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Awwwww… I could NEVER hate you, Kim! 💖💖💖 Pete?? Well, I can’t speak for him… 😘😂😂
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Phew! Hopefully he’ll forgive me as well!🙇🏻♀️
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OK, I won’t hate you. But you are going to get a good bum-spanking when I get my hands on you! 🙂
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I think this is the first time I’m happy we’re on opposite sides of the Atlantic!😉
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From here… Gary Jules. I have Taylor John William’s rendition from The Voice on Spotify though.
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Ooh! I have to check out Taylor John William’s cover.
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This is such a fun take on Music Monday! Nicole is awesome! Such a hard but but have to go with Gary Jules.😊
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I always look forward to her Music Mondays!
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Indeed!😀 I will have to check them out more often.😊💖
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Tough one as both versions are excellent. I find the Jules version very atmospheric.
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I think the slower beat suits the lyrics more and I love the video.
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Very haunting stuff.
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Here I saw the music monday title and thought you had started taking part during my hiatus, you really should! 🙂
But sorry for not stopping by more too, very little time on my actual computer and always have reviews and posts to schedule until I run out of time. 😦
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I’m hoping to at some point Carrie. And no apologies necessary. I know you’ve had a full plate lately. I hope your mom is doing better.
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Aww, this is so sweet of you https://bit.ly/2oU8NXn
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Thank you.
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