John Legend & The Roots are certainly fans of Arcade Fire. They named their cover album after Arcade Fire’s concert closer, “Wake Up”. John Legend and The Roots oddly left the studio version out of the album, leaving us with only a video of them performing it live.
However, the studio verison has been out for a little bit now and it’s finally found it’s way to my computer. I’m really enjoying their take on it. It’s a different offering, but it maintains the strong spirit that the original graces our hearts with. I’m really feeling this right now.
[mp3]: John Legend & The Roots – Wake Up (Arcade Fire Cover)
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