Ke$ha and Pitbull's smash hit "Timber" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks in January. But what would the song sound like if it hit the charts in the 1950s instead of today? Probably a lot like this doo-wop inspired cover by The Modern Jukebox.
The cover features the Tee-Tones' soothing backing vocals and expertly transforms the pop anthem of early 2014 into a doo-wop anthem of the 1950s. It's surprising how well the song's melody lends itself to this kind of vintage cover. When this new style is juxtaposed with the lyrics, it creates an interesting contrast of vintage and modern that pleases the ears.
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The best part about this cover might be that Pitbull is nowhere to be seen. Vocalist Robyn Adele Anderson sings both Ke$ha's and Pitbull parts with more style and aplomb than either of the original singers.
Make sure you watch the video until the end for saxophonist David Luther's surprise contribution to the track, which takes the vintage message all the way home.
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