I am generally a huge fan of the Meters with their husky vocals, sexy guitar licks, and sweeeet hair (lookin' at you, Leo Nocentelli), but my love for these strapping young fellows (I use the term "young" loosely, as they are well into their fifties) was taken to a whole new level when I heard their cover of the Beatles' "Come Together." For the most part, I'm very much against covers of the Beatles (let's just say I would rather spend an hour repeatedly poking myself in the eye than listen to the Jonas Brother croon through "Hello Goodbye"), but the Meters' incredible cover transcends all preconceptions. Not to blaspheme the Beatles, my personal Jesus Christ(s) in bellbottoms, but The Meters' version is almost more viable than the original. It captures the gritty soul of the delta blues vibe that Lennon was aiming for, but of which the original, despite a valiant effort from John's strained vocal chords, falls a bit short. Not to mention that what can only be described as a showcase of guitar virtuosity from Leo Nocentelli makes George Harrison's guitar skillz sound like a child tinkering around with Daddy's old six string (Daddy, in this case, being Leo). I have no clue how this incredible cover has been lost at the wayside, but in my humble opinion, it deserves lots of attention...and maybe a cookie.Come Together - The Meters
