"Death & The Maiden" by the Verlaines
"Death and the Maiden" is a song by New Zealand rock band The Verlaines. It was released as a single in 1983, and is arguably the most popular song in their discography. The 'B' side of the record was CD, Jimmy Jazz & Me."
"Death and the Maiden later appeared on the 1987 album Juvenilia, which was a collection of The Verlaines early singles and EP's."
"New Zealand rock band Elemeno P released a cover version of this song on their 2005 album Trouble in Paradise. Former Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus also recorded a version for the Flying Nun tribute album Under the Influence - 21 Years of Flying Nun Records in 2002. Boston band Prickly covered the song on their 1997 LP Velleity." "Death & The Maiden" by the Verlaines.mov
