When Covers potentially drown the original.

Temporarily, or hopefully not at all.

On one hand, it is nice that Green Day chose Lennon's "Working Class Hero" to cover, then on the other hand, tons of teenagers probably won't understand that this was John Lennon's baby and not some sell-out punk band's that arguably spawned the whole Blink 182/Emo movement. (Which, on the whole puts out forgettable crap). That being said, in a few years I suppose Lennon's version will likely regain it's throne. I will say of the neo-punk movement, Green Day is the most memorable, perhaps because they were arguably the first mainstream group to turn the grittier punk sound into "pop". And I did like Dookie.....

For a comparison, enjoy the two youtube clips. Lennon's and then Green Day's. Note there's cursing.. probably not work place appropriate.






I suppose I have to give Green Day a bit of credit for bringing Lennon's music to a new generation which might not otherwise hear it. Additionally, they did end the song with Lennon's version, which was a nice touch.