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New York hip hop artist Louis Logic at the Knitting Factory
We're pretty sure this guy is pretending to be an awful singer, but we're also fairly certain that isn't necessary.
Michigan rockers Tally Hall turn in a surprisingly credible effort.
Indie musicians Adam Green and Lissy Trullie and their suitably understated and mildly sad version. Anyone else hear the Rolling Stones overtones? Were Mick and Keith ever this dour?
If you want to really annoy your neighbors, crank up this Chipmunk-itized offering and open all your windows. You'll make enemies for life.
Finally, leave it to Jimmy Fallon to make the most of "Just a Friend," with Jeff Goldblum and Biz himself.
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Jeff Balke is a writer, editor, photographer, tech expert and native Houstonian. He has written for a wide range of publications and co-authored the official 50th anniversary book for the Houston Rockets.
