Thank God It’s Covers Special – Who Is Nikka Costa And Why Is She Covering The White Stripes? at Twelve Major Chords

Thank God It’s Covers Special – Who Is Nikka Costa And Why Is She Covering The White Stripes?

03Feb08

Filing this one under “WTF” is an understatement. Nikka Costa’s jive talkin’ take on “The Denial Twist” is hands down the most unnecessary White Stripes’ cover this side of Jack Johnson’s sleep-inducing rendition of “We’re Going To Be Friends” from the Curious George Soundtrack. Admittedly, I have no idea who Nikka Costa is. But after a few seconds of hearing her totally funked up, bam-chicka-bam butchering of the Get Behind Me Satan classic – it sounds like some kind of nightmare episode of Idol circa 2017 with the unimaginative theme of ‘Funkin’ Up Noughties Garage Rock!’

Further Costa research (aka – Wiki-stalking) reveals that one of her songs “featured extensively in the critically-acclaimed television series ‘Arrested Development’, so she can’t be that bad. Oh wait, she can – “In 2006 Nikka and her husband Justin recorded and performed the theme to the short-lived CBS sitcom ‘Courting Alex’, which starred Jenna Elfman.”

Nikka Costa – The Denial Twist (White Stripes Costa).mp3

Filed under: mp3, t.g.i. covers, the white stripes by Angus | 11 Comments

11 Responses to “Thank God It’s Covers Special – Who Is Nikka Costa And Why Is She Covering The White Stripes?”

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1 Carrie on Feb 3rd, 2008 said:

Nikka Costa had that one hit a few years back… “Like a Feather.” Damn catchy.
2 Maria on Feb 3rd, 2008 said:

Yeah I must admit I was a fan of Like A Feather…
3 Marki on Feb 6th, 2008 said:

I’ve seen Nikka Costa live in L.A. and SHNAP! She rocked EVERYONE! Even the VIPs who usually sit there like dead wood. Unfortunately, her recorded work, while fun, doesn’t compare till you’ve seen here show.
4 intransit on Feb 13th, 2008 said:

I’m also down w/ Nikka.

So are Prince and Frank Sinatra.
5 wolfgang on Feb 15th, 2008 said:

yeah ive seen nika costa live. she is simply AWESOME. if you havent witnessed it, you have no idea who youre dealing with.
6 aurora on Mar 4th, 2008 said:

nikka costa is amazing.
7 Smartass on Mar 5th, 2008 said:

Correlation: Here comes the Fuzz, Mark Ronson (with Jack White [Stripes], Freeway, & Nikka Costa)
8 Becks on Apr 15th, 2008 said:

Her song on & on was on The OC. I love ‘everybody’s got’ and ’some kind of beautiful’. Amazing voice, great beats. Funky. Love NC
9 Marvin on Sep 11th, 2008 said:

Nikka Costa is amazing. I’m looking forward to her new album. She just signed with Stax Records. I saw her in concert 3 years ago and met her after. She’s one funky lady!
10 Kyle Sundgren on Oct 4th, 2008 said:

Do you have ears? How is this not an amazing cover? Would you rather just a straight ahead cover? Don’t judge someone unless you’ve heard them too!