Internationally influenced, Memphis-based soul outfit Southern Avenue pointed its compass toward the U.K. for a new cover of Genesis‘ “That’s All”. The take on the track from Genesis’ 1983 self-titled LP arrives as So Ave’s latest release following its 2021 album, Be The Love You Want.
Vocalist Tierinii Jackson gives Phil Collins‘ lyrics a softer touch, as the rhythm section plays up the song’s R&B bounce. Jeremy Powell‘s keyboards give the song an added vintage quality, with Ori Naftaly‘s swirling guitar fading out the track.
It was Naftaly’s love of Genesis that set Southern Avenue on a path toward recording the cover. While on tour in the U.K., the Israeli-born guitarist led the band on a deep dive through Genesis’ first three albums. The rest of Southern Avenue joined in the expedition, later watching a documentary on Genesis. When it came time to record a cover, Ori recommended what Phil Collins described as the band’s attempt at writing a Beatles song.
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Listen to Southern Avenue’s take on the Genesis classic “That’s All” via Color Red. The band will round out 2022 with a number of overseas shows in December before a pair of Colorado concerts including the 29th at Schmiggity’s in Steamboat Springs and Center for the Arts Crested Butte on the 31st for “A Funkified Formal Affair” New Year’s Eve. For tickets and a full list of dates head here.
Southern Avenue – “That’s All” (Genesis)