Purists will cry foul, but with autotune and various vocal effects ‘all the rage,’ the ear’s used to be stretched with the human voice not sounding human. Additional contrast to the original includes ample, inescapable vocal effects (pitch shift, reverb). In Rutter’s hands, he captures this same aesthetic, even as he contrasts Bailey Rae as a male singing the memorable, tuneful chorus. The song features clean, inoffensive lyrics, and just makes you feel good when you listen to it. Of course, Momney doesn’t end up on this head to head because of his distinct name, but rather his unique reinterpretation of the Corinne Bailey Rae classic, 🎵 “Put Your Records On.” Where Bailey Rae opted for soft pop-infused soul with more acoustic elements, Rutter embraces electronics, modernizing the 2006, 🏆 Grammy-nominated hit.įor the members of Gen-Z who had never heard the original, “Put Your Records On” in the hands of Momney feels right. 🎙 Ritt Momney – what a name, right? Of course, Salt Lake City singer Jack Rutter’s stage name is a play on the famous politician’s name, Mitt Romney. Ritt Momney, “Put Your Records On” 🎵 “Put Your Records On” You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.”Ģ. Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams The crowning achievement is none other than the chorus: “Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song There’s just something about the carefree, easy-going nature of “Put Your Records On” that made it endearing back in 2006, and still makes it a must-have on your playlist 15+ years later. Lyrically, she conveys a surefire vibe that’s free, innocent, and incredibly inviting. It continues with her soft, sweet voice and the cool, acoustic, natural, and soulful backdrop that fuels her fire. It begins with Bailey Rae referencing 🎙 Bob Marley in the excerpted lyrics. Ultimately, “Put Your Records On” is a simple but fantastic record. Sipping tea in a bar by the roadside (just relax, just relax).” Oh and by the way, Bailey Rae was nominated for Best New Artist as well… Pretty sure she can thank “Put Your Records On” for that!

The modest performance of “Put Your Records On” didn’t inhibit the two 🏆 Grammy nominations the song received for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. 4 on the Billboard 200, and was certified platinum. 64 on the Hot 100 (bummer), but eventually, her 💿 self-titled album ascended to no. “Three little birds sat on my window / And they told me I don’t need to worry.” Sigh, can opening lyrics get much better than that? 🎙 Corinne Bailey Rae arrived in a BIG way with her record, 🎵 “Put Your Records On.” “Put Your Records On” sadly only peaked at no. Corinne Bailey Rae, “Put Your Records On” 💿 Corinne Bailey Rae So, without further ado, let the Head 2 Head commence!ġ.

For our 23 rd head-to-head, 🎙 Corinne Bailey Rae and 🎙 Ritt Momney duke it out over their respective versions of 🎵 “Put Your Records On”. Then, after much deliberation, we deliver a verdict of which performance was the best, or at least, subjectively, which performance moved us more. Welcome to Head 2 Head! On Head 2 Head, we pit at least two musicians singing the same song together, comparing and contrasting their performances. Reading Time: 4 min read On the 23 rd edition of Head 2 Head, Corinne Bailey Rae and Ritt Momney duke it out over their respective versions of “Put Your Records On.”

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