Uncovered Covers: 'Whole Lotta Love' - Michael Kiwanuka



With so many musicians idolizing the legendary Led Zeppelin, the number of terrible covers is not surprising.  There are a few, though, who manage to not only pull it off, but also add some personal flavor to the hits. The most recent one is a rendition of "Whole Lotta Love" by Michael Kiwanuka, BBC Sound winner of 2012. This UK's young artist pulls off the vocals and the timbre of his voice is well-fitting for the mood of the song. While Kiwanuka doesn't noticeably change the guitar riffs on the acoustic, the song takes on a fresh form with the addition of a sitar played by Paul Butler from The Bees. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the cover, as I dislike most attempts at recreating the greats of Zeppelin. Give this one a listen and judge for yourself.





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