With their exquisite fusion of heartache and dancefloor energy, Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt have consistently carved out a sound uniquely their own. Thirty years after the release of “Walking Wounded,” we present a definitive ranking of the duo’s finest musical moments.
Choosing to debut with a rendition of the Cole Porter classic – a track previously immortalized by legendary artists such as Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald – was a bold, perhaps even audacious, move. However, Everything But the Girl’s (EBTG) interpretation is nothing short of brilliant. Their version is characterized by a wonderfully mournful, understated delivery, effectively transplanting the song into the stark reality of a bleak bedsit in early 1980s Britain.
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What’s Missing? Everything But the Girl’s 20 Greatest Songs – Ranked!
Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt, known for their sublime blend of heartbreak and dancefloor power, have always possessed a unique sound. Here’s a ranking of the duo’s very best work, released thirty years after “Walking Wounded.”
Releasing a cover of the Cole Porter standard, a song previously recorded by icons like Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald, as their debut single could have been seen as arrogant. Yet, Everything But the Girl’s (EBTG) rendition is exceptional. It’s dolefully understated, effectively transporting the song to a bleak bedsit in early 80s Britain.