Measuring Up: “Don’t Stop Believin’”

Today’s Measuring Up brings to the table four renditions of the Journey classic “Don’t Stop Believin’.” The original was the 84th most downloaded track on iTunes in 2009. Not bad for a song that’s 27 years old!!

The first is by California christian rock band Number One Gun and  can be seen here:

You can purchase Number One Gun’s rendition here.

The second is by California based heavy metal parody group Steel Panther:

You can purchase that version here.

The third is from Fox’s hit show Glee:

You can purchase that version here.

And sticking with Fox (only less seriously), the folks at Family Guy took a stab at the track:

And so, my question to you is, which do you prefer? Feel free to post your thoughts on the track in the comment section below.

Measuring Up: “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”

Today’s Measuring Up brings to the table three renditions of the Charlie Daniels Band’s greatest hit “The Devil Went Down To Georgia.”

First up, recent Grammy winning best new artist The Zac Brown Band’s take, recorded live at the 2009 CMA awards:

You can purchase Zac’s cover here on iTunes.

Second on the list, the fiddle’s traded for a harmonica in this rendition by Blues Traveler. This version was recorded at the Wetlands in NYC (1998):

A more recent Blues Traveler take on the track is available here on Amazon.

Finally, Les Claypool lends his bass to drive the tune:

You can purchase the above video here from iTunes.

And so, my question to you is, which do you prefer? Feel free to post your thoughts on the track in the comment section below.

Measuring Up: “Everlong”

Today’s Measuring Up brings to the table a hardcore cover of the Foo Fighter’s 1997 hit song “Everlong” by the band Jacksonville, FL outfit Evergreen Terrace. The track was posted recently on the band’s MySpace page. The bands Midwest tour ticks off on 3/16 in Houston, TX.

And so, my question to you is, which do you prefer? Feel free to post your thoughts on the track in the comment section below.