Eddie Vedder has just released a cover of Tom Petty . It's part of the soundtrack for the Apple TV+ Bad Monkey , which is scheduled to premiere on August 14th.
The series Bad Monkey, developed by Bill Lawrence , stars Vince Vaughn . This time, he will play a former detective turned food inspector who gets involved in corruption in Florida. Along with Vaughn, the show's cast includes Michelle Monaghan , Jodie Turner-Smith , Meredith Ha, and others.
The song, originally released by Petty on his 1999 Echo Oscars , Eddie performed the song.
During the studio recording of the cover, Eddie was accompanied by a heavyweight team: Andrew Watt , Chad Smith , Benmont Tench , Glen Hansard , Chris Chaney, and Josh Klinghoffer . Vedder's version became a rock anthem, with fingerpicked guitar and a beautiful organ solo. Furthermore, the singer's powerful voice gives the song all the emotional weight the lyrics deserve.
Eddie Vedder's covers
Eddie Vedder previously released several covers, including versions of songs by The English Beat, Warren Zevon, Nine Inch Nails , and others. In February, he released another cover of Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down," featuring Post Malone, as part of a tribute to Leslie Jordan.
In addition, the Pearl Jam contributed another cover, this time for the series The Bear . In this case, the song chosen was "Save It for Later" by the band The English Beat.
Meanwhile, Pearl Jam continues their US tour. It will include stops in Chicago, New York, and Boston. Check out Eddie Vedder's cover of the Tom Petty song below.
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