It was 20 years ago today (January 24, 1987) that the Beastie Boys's first single, "Fight for Your Right," entered the Billboard Top 10. Although the band have not performed the song in two decades (not since August 20, 1987), it remains their most well-known and popular song.
To commemorate this monumental anniversary, we have a few versions of the song to share.
- A cover of Fight for Your Right [mp3 download via yousendit (EXPIRED LINK)] by Japanese DJ Mondo Grosso, with Kelis (of "Milkshake" fame) providing the vocals
- A cover of Fight for Your Right [mp3 download via yousendit (EXPIRED LINK)] by lounge singer Richard Cheese
This is a novelty item.
- A live performance of Fight for Your Right [mp3 download via yousendit (EXPIRED LINK)] by the Beastie Boys performed at De Edenhal, Amsterdam, on May 21, 1987
Not for children's ears
"Fight for Your Right" on WWW
- Video on Youtube.com [VIDEO REMOVED]
- The making of the video at Beastiemania.com
- Who's who in the video at Beastiemania.com
- Song spotlight at Beastiemania.com
1 comments:
When I remember right FFYR was the first 7inch I've bought after the wall came down ...
BTW: Richard's cover of Brass Monkey is the better one :)
Keep up good work!
H2K @ Polly Blog Stew
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