“I Only Have Eyes For You” by Beck 

Originally by Harry Warren & Al Dubin

There are songs from the past that just never age. “I Only Have Eyes for You” is one of those songs for me. It was originally recorded in 1934, but found like again in 50’s and 60’s through covers from Peggy Lee and later The Flamingos (the most popular version). In the late 90’s it was featured in one of my personal favorite episodes of Joss Whedon’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and now it’s being featured in Doug Aitken “Song 1” art installation for the Hirshhorn Museum in which he’s asked 6 artists to contribute covers of the song. Beck, being the most notable of those artists (others inclube No Age, Devendra Banhart, and High Places), also turns in the most traditional, and in turn, gorgeous, cover. Give it a spin (or head over to Pitchfork to hear all six) and get lost in the haunting, gorgeous, doo wop, pop gem that still feels fresh, but also lost in time. Highest recommendation. 

(via perfectmidnightworld)

“Never Tear Us Apart” - Beck w/ St. Vincent
(originally by INXS)

“Annie from St. Vincent takes lead vocal this week and gives everybody the chills with her one take rendition of the album’s big hit ballad.”

Santorini by Beck & Thurston Moore (of Sonic Youth)
originally by Yanni

New Sensation by Beck’s Record Club [Feat. St. Vincent, Liars & Os Mutantes)
originally by INXS
(posted by bunkercomplex) 

Lawrence of Euphoria by Beck feat. Wilco, Jamie Lidell, and Feist
originally by Skip Spence
(via theduty)