Who could have imagined the versatility of one very popular pop song from 1997 would be covered countless times in just as many genres by amateurs and established artists alike? Rihanna's 1997 hit, feating Jay-Z, "Umbrella" achieved her three #1 spots on different Billboard charts, as well as being named triple platinum in the US. The single has done other artists well also, including an acoustic folky recording by Marie Digby and a punk version by the band Vanilla Sky. It has not, however, gone back in time yet...until now.
In 2009, Germany band, The Baseballs, recorded a classic rock 'n' roll-inspired version of the song that could have easily come from your parent's collection of 45's from their teenage years. Combining stock footage from the early 60's with new black and white videography, the video might actually cause someone to question the origins of the song!
Sergio del Limonar
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