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Elbow – “Mercy Street” (Peter Gabriel Cover)

The reciprocal part of Peter Gabriel’s Scratch My Back project moves forward with Elbow’s cover of “Mercy Street” (from Gabriel’s 1986 album So). Says Elbow’s Guy Garvey: “We chose to cover ‘Mercy Street’ because it’s such an amazing song, It’s my favorite from So. Also because there’s a real tenderness and understanding in the lyrics. [...]

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13:41 on June 2 2010

Elbow – “Mercy Street” (Peter Gabriel Cover)

Stereogum — The reciprocal part of Peter Gabriel’s Scratch My Back project moves forward with Elbow’s cover of “Mercy Street” (from Gabriel’s 1986 album So). Says Elbow’s... more info

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20:30 on June 2 2010

Peter Gabriel: 'It doesn't have anything to do with witchcraft!'

Guardian Music — Peter Gabriel's bleak new album of cover versions has divided fans and the featured bands. He tells Jude Rogers about Radiohead's reaction – and why he's releasing musi... more info