Kate Clover - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'

Thursday, time for a cover.

"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" is a hit song written by Lee Hazlewood and recorded by Nancy Sinatra. It charted on January 22, 1966 and reached No. 1 in the United States Billboard Hot 100 and in the UK Singles Chart.

Lee Hazlewood intended to record the song himself, saying that "it's not really a girl's song", but Sinatra talked him out of it, saying that "coming from a guy it was harsh and abusive, but was perfect for a little girl to sing". Hazlewood agreed. Sinatra's recording of the song was made with the help of Los Angeles session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew. This session included Chuck Berghofer on double bass, providing the notable bass line with its quarter-tone descent. The session was held on November 19, 1965 at United Western Recorders in Hollywood, and additionally produced the songs "Foursome" and "The City Never Sleeps at Night."

“These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” tells the tale of someone who's had enough. She's clearly been putting up with the bad behaviour of a partner or lover for some time…doing her best to forgive and forget.

Subsequently, many cover versions of the song have been released in a range of styles: metal, pop, rock, punk rock, country, dance, and industrial. Among the more notable versions are the singles released by MEGADETH, Billy Ray Cyrus, Haley Reinhart, and Jessica Simpson.

“If Suicide produced a Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood song” is a hell of a tag line, and Kate Clover’s “These Boots” delivers on that premise. The menacing guitar seems pulled straight from “Frankie Teardrop,” while Clover’s vocals channel Sinatra’s swagger. Bonus points for the fun Twin Peaks-esque video.

Today's cover "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" (Featuring Warren Thomas), enjoy!



KATE CLOVER - SPRING US TOUR 2022
APR 13 WED The Moroccan Lounge, Los Angeles, CA, United States
APR 14 THU Los Angeles, CA, United States
APR 15 FRI  With DFMK The Inflorescence San Diego, CA, United States
APR 20 WED Phoenix, AZ, United States
APR 23 SAT Austin, TX, United States
APR 25 MON With Looney Atlanta, GA, United States
APR 26 TUE Nashville, TN, United States
APR 28 THU With BBQT Baltimore, MD, United States
APR 29 FRI With Dion Lunadon New York, NY, United States
APR 30 SAT Pittsburgh, PA, United States
MAY 1 SUN Cleveland, OH, United States
MAY 3 TUE With Stuck Chicago, IL, United States
MAY 3 TUE With Stuck Chicago, IL, United States
MAY 6 FRI With The Fucking Eagles, Steal Shit Do Drugs Seattle, WA, United States
MAY 7 SAT Portland, OR, United States
MAY 11 WED With Clean Girl and the Dirty Dishes Santa Cruz, CA, United States
MAY 11 WED With Clean Girl and the Dirty Dishes Santa Cruz, CA, United States
MAY 12 THU San Francisco, CA, United States

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