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For this week’s Sunday Lunch, Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox get “Creep”-y

May 22, 2022May 23, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Creep, Radiohead, Robert Fripp, Toyah Willcox

Toyah continues her repurposing of various kitchen wraps as she and husband Robert cover Radiohead’s first big hit.

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Ongoing History Daily: Johnny Cash covers “Hurt”

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Hurt, Johnny Cash, Nine Inch Nails, Rick Rubin, Trent Reznor

Johnny Cash was in the twilight of both his career and his life when producer Rick Rubin became determined to

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This week’s Sunday Lunch from Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox trots out some Garbage

May 15, 2022May 16, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Garbage, Robert Fripp, Sunday Lunch, Toyah Willcox

Last week, Toyah was dressed in silver foil. This time, she found some gold foil somewhere. Again, I’m astounded at

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Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox’s Sunday Lunch salutes the Cranberries

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Cranberries, Robert Fripp, Sunday Lunch, Toyah Willcox

One observation: That’s a lot of tinfoil. More Sunday Lunch with Robert Fripp & Toyah Willcox

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Sunday Lunch from Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox take on Queens of the Stone Age

May 1, 2022May 2, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Queens of the Stone Age, Robert Fripp, Sunday Lunch, Toyah Willcox

Nice white outfit, Toyah. More Sunday Lunch here.

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Sunday Lunch with Robert Fripp and Tanya Willcox attempt a Who classic

April 24, 2022April 25, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Robert Fripp, Sunday Lunch, The Who, Toyah Willcox, Won't Get Fooled Again

“Won’t Get Fooled Again?” With just a guitarist and a singer? Well, then…

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Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox take on Michael Jackson in a special way for Sunday Lunch

April 17, 2022April 17, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Michael Jackson, Robert Fripp, Sunday Lunch, Toyah Willcox

Well, this is a bit raunchy, innit? And Slashy, too.

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With apologies to Boney M, there’s a song about psychopath Vladimir Putin

April 17, 2022April 18, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Boney M, Cover Version, Parody, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

Given that the original Boney B song told the story of Rasputin, the psychotic monk of Czarist Russia, I’m surprised

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Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox’s Sunday lunch takes on Living Colour

April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Living Color, Living Colour, Robert Fripp, Sunday Lunch, Toyah Willcox

Interesting choice for this week’s Sunday Lunch. Robert and Toyah cover “Cult of Personality” by Living Colour. Another nice outfit

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This guy plays and sings Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” all by himself.

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Rush, Tom Sawyer

Well, I feel inadequate. Nice job, Dominic Fragman.

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Sunday Lunch from Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox take on the Red Hot Chili Peppers

April 3, 2022April 3, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robert Fripp, Sunday Lunch, Toyah Willcox

Is…is that body paint? More here.

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