From Del Shannon to Numa Numa – Bredemarket

A few of you’ve got heard the Tom Petty tune “Runnin’ Down A Dream,” a guitar-heavy tribute to Del Shannon with a superb closing solo by Mike Campbell.

Tom Petty (technically a solo tune, however…).

Petty in fact is now not with us, however the tune lives on in covers, together with this cowl by Mike Campbell himself, together with his band the Soiled Knobs.

Mike Campbell and the Soiled Knobs.

And this one by Marty Stuart, with acoustic stringed devices.

Marty Stuart.

Properly, it’s been coated once more; recorded a number of years in the past, and launched on an album in 2025.

With none stringed devices in any respect.

Gary Brolsma.

In case you don’t acknowledge the artist identify Gary Brolsma, I solely need to say two phrases. One is “Numa.” And you’ll work out the opposite one.

In case you like digital music, you’ll love this. And Brolsma has a pleasing singing voice.

And Petty’s property, co-author Campbell, and extra co-author the ever-present Jeff Lynne earn cash off each one in every of these covers.

Talking of Jeff, right here’s an early dwell efficiency of his. He’s the guitarist within the robe. The lyrics have been subsequently reworked for album launch.