Clash of the Cover Songs: Richard & Linda Thompson vs. She & Him

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: 'When I Get to the Border'

The Contestants: Richard & Linda Thompson vs. She & Him

In This Corner -- Richard & Linda Thompson: Before their complicated professional and personal breakup, the guitar virtuoso and the folk icon were able to put aside their differences long enough to create this beautiful ditty.

Richard & Linda Thompson, 'When I Get to the Border'

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In This Corner -- She & Him: Singer-songwriter M. Ward and actress turned vocalist Zooey Deschanel take this folk tune and add a little modern indie feel to it. Nothing says indie folk rock like a few well-placed flat notes.

She & Him, 'When I Get to the Border'