Jack White is prepping the release of his latest Lazaretto single "That Black Bat Licorice" on the heels of his multiple Grammy wins on Sunday (Feb. 8), and he's bringing a little old school-style music to the mainstream rock charts with a new cover of Harry Connick Jr.'s "Blue Light, Red Light (Someone's There)."
White's rendition of Connick's 1991 single retains the jazzy piano from the original and the big band sound, though he replaces the horns and strings with his ever-present guitar. Trading in trumpets and strings for an electric guitar gives the song that alternative rock edge that White is known for and gives it an extra bite.
White's rendition also emphasizes the darkness of the track, with his dark and chaotic vocals giving "Blue Light, Red Light (Someone's There)" a sense of urgency. The backing music also occasionally drops out for a major dose of guitar chords, and it's perfectly creepy and blue.
Keeping in like with Lazaretto, the track gets an extended piano and bass solo, once again bringing in White's artistry and blending it with the foundation the Connick Jr. laid down for him.
Listen to Jack White's rendition of "Blue Light, Red Light (Someone's There)" below, via Consequence of Sound:
"That Black Bat Licorice" single will be released on Tuesday, Feb. 17, on vinyl records, with "Blue Light, Red Light (Someone's There)" acting as the single's B-side. "That Black Bat Licorice" is just the latest single to be released from White's Lazaretto. It follows the promotion of "High Ball Stepper," "Lazaretto," "Just One Drink," "Would You Fight for My Love?" and "Alone in My Home."
