No surprise that “No Surprises” is shaping up to be one of OK Computer‘s most covered tracks; in addition to being unbelievably gorgeous, its spare and relatively imitable Yorke melody make it a top rate candidate for homage. This past month we brought you two — the ethereal tribute by Marissa Nadler and the reverent spin from Long Island trio Northern State — and now you can add Sam’s cover to the ever-increasing canon. And of course, Iron & Wine knows a thing or two about covers. From his his Saturday set at this past weekend’s Pitchfork Music Festival.

State your fave, and take the jump for a pic from the fest fit to hang on your door. Now with more beard.

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Comments (10)
  1. Chris  |   Posted on Jul 20th, 2007

    Yeah, I’ve never heard ANYBODY at an open mic cover that song.

  2. The Ex  |   Posted on Jul 20th, 2007

    I am officially sick of reading about Radiohead now.

    Stereogum, I think I think we’re going to have to take a little break. You know… sort our feelings out. See what else is out there. It’s not me, it’s you.

  3. I just wish Radiohead would cover “Jesus the Mexican Boy.”

  4. Apexa  |   Posted on Jul 20th, 2007

    Thanks for this. I was at the set but I was too stupid for some reason to not stay for the last song. When I heard it was a RH cover, I kicked myself later.

  5. Thomarus  |   Posted on Jul 20th, 2007

    rAdIoHeAd RuLeZ!1!!

  6. Quality is horrible, as is typical with shit of YouTube. And Beam doesn’t seem to even know the song that well. Nadler’s version is amazingly gorgeous, though.

  7. michael t  |   Posted on Jul 20th, 2007

    Jesus doesn’t wear jeans! that’s just silly!

  8. christian  |   Posted on Jul 20th, 2007

    yeah stereogum, what are you thinking with the quality of this video. its just awful. do us all a favor and get the professional equippment suited for our entiltled eyes and ears before you post something on your blog.

    ugh. fucking people.

    thank you for this AMAZING post, it made my day. keep up the good work (including the radiohead news — lp7 will shoot everyone in the face with glory and beauty).

  9. anyone have that single-finger’d version of “Funeral” by them Horses Band, of?

  10. I think even I can do a better cover, being almost a begginner in guitar playing.
    A pity, because this guy can surely do it better.

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