The Rules for Battle: Each week, we pit versions of the same song by two different artists in a head-to-head death match for musical supremacy. (Sometimes it will be the original recording vs. a cover version; other times it will be two different covers.) Then it's up to you to decide: Listen to and vote on which version you think should emerge victorious and which should be sent packing. May the best band win!




The Song: 'New York, New York'

The Contestants: Frank Sinatra vs. Cat Power

In This Corner -- Frank Sinatra: The Chairman of the Board took on the song in 1979, which was originally titled 'Theme From New York, New York' for the Martin Scorsese-directed film. Although it was written for Liza Minnelli, who performed it in 'New York, New York,' it had become one of Sinatra's signature songs, with his version serving as the closing theme for all New York Yankees home games.

Frank Sinatra, 'New York, New York'

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In This Corner -- Cat Power: Also known as Chan Marshall, the queen of Southern melancholy indie rock, who is well known for performing songs associated with artists ranging from Pavement to Bob Dylan. On her eighth album, 'Jukebox,' her second album of other people's songs, Marshall opens with a somber and uniquely bluesy take on the tune made famous by Ol' Blue Eyes.

Cat Power, 'New York, New York'

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