Speaking of Holly Golightly and covers, here’s a rendition of Pavement’s “Box Elder.” By this time Golightly had firmly established herself as a solo artist, and was close to leaving Thee Headcoatees. “You Shine” was a track from her Serial Girlfriend album; this was the b-side on the seven-inch. 

Sorry to all the Pavement fans out there, but the original “Box Elder” sorely needed a kick in the pants. Listening to the two side by side, it sounds like Stephen Malkmus and co. are the ones doing the cover, with Malkmus straining to reach the high notes. Meanwhile Golightly’s out there pulling out all the stops; the drums sound better, the guitars are turned up to 11, and Golightly’s rough voice give the whole production a sort of garage rave-up feel. 

Listen closely for the final line: “I’m gonna head out some place that I can’t understand.” Not exactly Ella Fitzgerald screwing up “Mack The Knife” and pushing on anyways, but still fun nonetheless if you know the original. Next.