Peter Gabriel "Sledgehammer" (Larkin Poe Cover)

[@LouiePlaysDrums]

I sure hope Peter Gabriel sees this. I would love to hear him say something great about Larkin Poe.

[@DOOMED666]

He would say "cute".

[@dielauwen]

Who ? What do you say?

[@sandstoney]

Love it

[@gillbates365]

From what I know, he's a big jerk that never has anything nice to say about other artist. Bitter old English man of a legend.

[@gordonanderson3111]

He might send the great Paula Cole to see them.

[@geromino2007]

This is how music should be - people sharing and having fun. Thank you.

[@raystaar]

Two singers accompanying themselves on acoustic and slide guitar create a sound that rivals a phalanx of vocalists and a truckload of electronic gear. Who says the age of miracles has passed?

[@GloomEmbraced]

That's not a miracle. It's talent and putting the work in.

[@fivetimesyo]

Damn right. These two are nothing short of a miracle.

[@kurtweiand7086]

You're the best!! Larken Poe, is setting a new standard! Agree??

[@kurtweiand7086]

You girls made that song your own. Something that is not easy to do. AMAZINGIY GOOD!

[@babychuma1]

What I enjoy about these covers is that I can really get the genius of both the music and lyrics, it's like the stripped down hot rod of music.

[@davidcarrington5182]

Yes!! Great craft all around. Fantastic song played fresh. These two are just amazing

[@janinesnyder8250]

Well said!

[@razorcatshark3223]

What a great way to put it! Have enjoyed every video they have released because their powerful creativity always shines through, no matter the piece of music they are performing!

[@ramblerdave1339]

Indeed! Spot on! Love Hot Rods, and music!

[@neildesperandum6114]

Rebecca has a fantastic voice. Sledgehammer doesn’t exactly lend itself to a live performance by just two, but they smash it. Lyrics not exactly intended to be sung by women, either - witness the occasional smile between the sisters. Great stuff, terrific performance.

[@Rob_1776]

That was absolute fire Ladies! Nice freaking job! Nice cover! One of my favorite Peter Gabriel songs! 👏👏👏 Bravo!!

[@fatherkenzie]

What a challenge! PG is one of the greatest composer, musician and lyricist. But LP can do it

[@michaelsorrentino9279]

"DAMN IT BOYS N GIRLS"...PURE GOLD TALENT ROCKING IT HERE!

[@matlindell5022]

Excellent,brilliant,exquisite,quality,HUGE!!!!!!!!

[@linusfotograf]

That voice!

[@shiva_MMIV]

We all talk about the slide queen, and with good reason, but Rebecca is also a very accomplished guitar player in her own right

[@maestrodmc]

She makes it look easy and she sings the hell out of every song, both at the same time. True talent.

[@wallacesanders265]

This is a really fun rendition. I'm a big fan of what Larkin Poe is doing.

[@dudleydeplorable5307]

Ladies, brilliant as always...! I love these "raw" performances. Fact is, I like them more than the produced product. Please compile and publish all this brilliance: "Larkin Poe - Raw and Untouched - From the Girl's Locker Room"... :-) You get the idea, these performance are priceless...!

[@JamesMartin-hf9pe]

This song was a favorite of my father’s , wish he had lived long enough to hear this fantastic version by Larkin Poe !

[@philipbowman7441]

That was a happy surprise with an acoustic guitar, and really good control on the style of playing. Peter's version is almost done with the "wall of sound", but Larkin Poe made the instruments stand out as skillfully mastered. Better than the original every time. So what is their secret to awesome all around performance? Wait, don't tell me, let the whole world wonder too.

[@ZacCostilla]

The key to the cover’s success is SPACE! The mind naturally fills in the pieces. As you tap your feet, it’s adding in percussion subconsciously. The simplicity of it all is why songs like this do so amazing. The more you try to add to get the “wall of sound”, the more you have to do to get it to work right.

[@davebeach2343]

@@ZacCostilla I agree here. I must also point out that this creating spaces in music was what made B.B. King a legend among the musical world. The ability to make the mind fill in the spaces created is a truly rare and wonderful gift. The genius on display here is soul soothing. Thank you

[@ZacCostilla]

@@davebeach2343 I LOVE BB King! My mom used to put on his albums, and Aretha Franklin, and a lot of soul music, Young Rascals, Spencer Davis Group & Traffic, Beatles and more. There are times I love the “wall of sound”, but usually I prefer to let my mind naturally fill in the blanks. It was hard as a beginning guitar player (a couple or three decades ago) because I wanted to play to fill in the spaces my brain did on its own, and could never keep up. I had to slow the 45s down to 33 1/3 to realize the notes I was hearing in my head were my own harmonies and weren’t on tue record (we had a ton of records at home from the jukebox at my parents’ restaurant, every time they’d switch them out for new singles).

[@slide6strings]

VERY impressive!!! I wondered how y'all were gonna pull this off. You f'n' did it! Kudos!

[@colinholmes8167]

You know when Megan’s eyes close, things are rocking!

[@stevenvicino8687]

Never seen Larkin Poe but I own some of their cds. Their style, their brave approach to music is so fresh. I turned Woody Guthrie tunes into metal. Metallica becomes Mozart. Miles Davis becomes the Beatles. Love this duo.

[@fred993a]

Has there ever been two sisters with more talent - I think not!

[@viksharma2009]

Wilson sisters? Heart?

[@davidbooth7778]

Got tickets for Nov 7 show. Excited!!! Should be good audience.

[@bycarolbarber]

I have to rewatch what I was rewatching with my eyes open. Y’all are so freakin amazing!!!!

[@markdowling5000]

I am looking forward to another great performance by Larkin Poe. Sledgehammer was a very popular song and has stood the test of time.

[@markdowling5000]

Great performance...Larkin Poe knocked it out of the Park.

[@Ian-W]

Taking me back to when MTV actually played music videos. Awesome!

[@mintonmiller]

very good. I could not be here for the live stream because my grand daughter had a birthday aprty for turning 11. Family takes priority over everything including Larkin Poe. Thank God for the internet so I did not miss a beat from these great gals.

[@jluther1755]

The relevance of the SO album from 1986 is amazing. Great version of an amazing song. Love P G

[@briangdozier]

A pure love for music is so refreshing to see, and you do it so well.

[@nomdeploom5707]

Wow ...& today out of leftfield we've got the some Mr Gabriel from fine ladies of Larkin Poe. Well played indeed. Never to disappoint.

[@graxav]

For 4 minutes and 8 seconds I did not breathe .. such a difficult song! Sisters Poe are going beyond beautiful ...

[@moreaujg6480]

Hi Larkin poe, so nice amazing version of p Gabriel song. I love. It's a pleasure to hear you.. From France.. 👍❤️

[@felipescherer6678]

Really cool version of Sledge Hammer. What a voice! I love this song.

[@jimatt147]

I do find your arrangements and delivery very inspiring, but this, WOW!

[@jacobmcandles1745]

Just got my ticket to your October show in Carson City. Saw you at the MJF, keep getting better.

[@davidhines68]

Wow! Never would have thought they'd get it this funky with that instrumentation.

[@lucde_ville4743]

The girls sledgehammered this down into another exibit of rocking us good. Alchemist level of turning old good into new good.

[@mamanay5766]

Can’t wait! Have always loved Peter Gabriel!! My teenage years I’d sit and wait just to see it on MTV! 💗

[@joelscoggin1273]

I just noticed Megan’s tshirt is from Portland’s KGON. I listened to that station when I was growing up. Great job!

[@eeddingt]

This cover is OUT OF SIGHT!!

[@richgibson4549]

Another fantastic rendition, brilliant to see you having almost much as we do listening and watching it!

[@Walterhedgecoke-b3o]

Most beautiful sister act I've ever seen nothing but pure talent damn well deserved the Grammys they received

[@garyleesjukejoint9510]

I love Larkin Poe. What you ladies did here is fantastic! Your arrangement is most appreciated. 🙂❤

[@audiophileman7047]

This is not one of my favorite songs, but the Rebel Yell and Slide Queen action are on full display here. I always love your joyful enthusiasm for the the music, Rebecca & Megan, especially your own! 👍💖🎸😎

[@frankboyd.]

Joyful enthusiasm describes them perfectly. It's that special ingredient.

[@audiophileman7047]

@@frankboyd. He or she who can have work that he or she loves will never work another day in his or her life. They love their work. As you said, it's so apparent. I'm very happy for them. 👍👍👍

[@katiekennedy9214]

Sledgehammer is one of my favorite songs

[@Dans4686]

Sounds Amazing!!!!👍🤠👍

[@florianexpert]

This is a very, very cool version of Sledgehammer

[@Simoscorp.]

WOW !! Pure talent !! Superb acoustic version, beautiful arrangement of guitars and vocals (from guitarist to guitarist), thrilling harmonies !! 👍🏻🤟🏻 My compliments!! Maximum respect !! 😌🙌🏻🤟🏻 A hug from Italy !! 🤗🤗💪🏻🤟🏻

[@armadillotoe]

Talented sisters are a very good thing. Thank you for the music.

[@kph1034]

Never ever thought I'd hear someone do a cover of this and do it justice !! But I forgot about these 2 talented young ladies. Brilliant

[@pbode1]

The sheer obvious fun they have is contagious!

[@elwray3506]

Wonderfull arrangement, minimalistic and performed with masterclass control. Brilliant!

[@woodzimierz9621]

This is one of my favorite songs.

[@alanhowell3646]

Absolutely superb rendition.

[@G-Mac-3]

YA'LL are now starting kindred spirits Vol-3 , 2 💎s

[@weld3z]

Amazing, awesome, brilliant who can say something else !!

[@didierfavre]

Masterpiece 🙌 🙂. Thank you for your voices, your guitars, your rythm and your smiles 🙂👍️🎸💚

[@kevinfitzpatrick9071]

He wrote it, y’all own it. 100% 😮😳😍

[@roberttroesch-edamsaskcana3652]

Hi Larkin Poe. You two young ladies are absolutely amazing!!! Powerful vocals and crazy good guitars. Love your videos! Thank you.

[@siebkelderart7599]

It's amazing how yall keep smiling at the exact same moment without looking at one another

[@stephaniepruitt3642]

That was badass! One of my all time favorites

[@andrewbainbridge177]

Those harmonies…wow

[@dstrings4867]

Just an awesome cover of my absolute favourite artist from the 80's. Love it, love it, love it. :D

[@Gefionius]

Awesome!!!! Peter would love it.

[@mrihjannerejschn6146]

...wanted to have my mid-day sleep since hours... I'm just pinned to my laptop ever clicking the next performance of Larkin Poe... can't stop it...

[@dougclegg7955]

Nice job ladies. Fun rendition of a Gabriel classic.

[@majertibor4412]

Every song on the world must be turn into Larkin Poe style! :D

[@matthewhill9400]

Sweet lordy lordy! Yet again! Just so amazed. Thank you do much. God bless. Xx

[@jimhampton1464]

I’ve loved all of these. And this one is AMAZING! Always excited to see what you do with them. And Megan wearing the KGON shirt……… PLEASE come to Portland, or somewhere in Oregon………

[@francinecorry633]

I remember when this came out in 1986 when MTV was at the pinnacle,it`s a great video along with Dire Straights "Money For Nothin".

[@scottcocomo2360]

I never really liked this song because of the video back in the past. But this time I really really love it.this version is awesome. Sounds great.

[@nankerphelge3771]

Was it the claymation or the dancing chickens? Cuz the dancing chickens creeped me out too.

[@stephendavis6894]

This is far better than the studio version:- kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXy2qYWgbr6bfZo

[@normsky5504]

That Beard acoustic guitar, and the Rickenbacker lap steel, really blend well together. Amazing rendition as always.

[@mrfomiatti5515]

Great work, great song, beautiful.

[@bluzlover56]

This is a song I never particularly cared for in its original form, but now find I can enjoy. The best part? You always look like there is no place else you’d rather be in that moment than playing the song you are playing, whatever it is. Thanks for that.

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

What a great elevation through reinterpretation! Powerful for sure!

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

Love the classic KGON T-shirt! That's my "number 1" on all my cars.

[@intend2live]

One of my favorite videos. They’ve got it!

[@abergreg]

Crazy good, roll on April 2022, I cant wait to see them.

[@MrBroJH]

You ladies never cease to amaze!

[@camilo1455]

One of your best! Thanks.

[@ombum3698]

Ooh...another great play!

[@obsidianet]

My favorite part is the snarl at 2:58. Rebecca is so amazing, God should have made 10,000 of her.

[@derbordbruno1796]

Larkin poe était prévu demain soir à cognac blues passion. Dommage je vais devoir attendre le prochain concert à Paris en 2022. C'est trop long.

[@timsellsted521]

So good. So good.

[@4REAL-db9jc]

These two got IT

[@markfarrow8232]

Bloody Hell what an awesome version, well done Guy's.

[@ShawnWilliams1987]

It is what it is. Awesome job, Larkin Poe! Keep up the good work!

[@paulperkins1615]

Does the things a cover of a popular song should do: (1) reminds us of what we loved about the original, and (2) makes us hear the song with fresh ears and hear things in it that we never noticed before. Another winner by Larkin Poe.

[@1dkappe]

The sexual double entendres take on a whole new light. All the phallic symbols are fun in a whole new way as are the birds and bees flirting with the fruit cage.

[@jamesc264]

Always love your stuff..As a vocalist myself..love the bluesy vocals..and the musicianship is right there

[@kyleforeman4543]

Hope Peter hears this,cause this is awesome ur take on his song, great slide work,an long with ur great voices ladies..carry one.tks again😎😎😎😎😎

[@1111MJR]

Ooh yeah loved it.

[@rogerzietlow5152]

Simply the best!!!

[@wishb0ne]

I introduced your music (original and covers) to my 73 year old mum yesterday. She adores you two. She even wrote you down in her little “music book” for future reference. She’s very picky with that book 😊❤️

[@jimduffy9773]

So FUN! Well done! You covered a fully orchestrated song with two strong voices and two guitars and it was powerful!

[@MegaLotusEater]

Guys, you've outdone yourselves. Outstanding

[@ericbonnet2031]

You guys killed it up here in Montana last night! Thanks for all you do!

[@lloydh.3771]

As Peter Gabriel would say.......Surround yourself with brilliance!

[@thomasswift3563]

The Poe do it again !

[@garyschneider8829]

And The Larkin too🤣🖤!

[@garyschneider8829]

Haha, thanks Thomas. I too really enjoying these sisters. I do though like their southern country/rock side

[@thomasswift3563]

@@garyschneider8829 I am looking forward to finally seeing the girls next year

[@BritBluesMan]

Flawless! Those high notes are straight 🔥!

[@tomeuriera9256]

Simply "wow!". No more words.

[@NoWay1969]

This is fantastic. Who knew that there was a blues song underneath that?

[@Volfan1065]

Takes me back to the days in 3rd BDE, 3rd ID. They played the Peter Gabriel version every day on the outside speakers every day when physical training was finished, since it was the Sledgehammer brigade. Last I heard its colors had been cased and Kelly Hill left empty, but this brings back memories.