Published on December 16, 2023, 3:04 am

In an unexpected development, prominent podcaster Tim Pool and his music label, Trash House Records, unveiled a highly successful cover of the popular song “Together Again,” originally performed by Smokey Mike & The god-king. This surprising release was produced in collaboration with Carter Banks and has been receiving massive attention from listeners everywhere.

Following its release at midnight, “Together Again”, as performed by Pool and Banks, claimed the top position on the iTunes charts. It surpassed well-known hits such as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” and BTS’s “No More Dream”. Notably, Smokey Mike & The god-king’s rendition of “Together Again” had its live performance previously at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville during a Daily Wire “Backstage Live” event.

“In the current landscape of music which often lacks depth, we see an iconic track resonating with new generations,” Timcast highlighted in their press statement. Originally performed by the legendary duo Smokey Mike & The god-king–which saw an astounding 87-week tenure on the top of the Spicy 100 charts in 1967 and 1968–the song has sturdily remained unattempted by present-day artists – a genuine tribute to its enduring brilliance and significant imprint on musical history.

Furthermore emphasized by Timcast was that leading artists like Smokey Mike & The god-king are largely left out from today’s mainstream musicscape. However, the cover version designed by Banks and Pool acknowledges the legacy constructed by this pair. Their commitment towards traditional values, superior quality, and uncompromising artistry precipitated their continuous success despite liberal countercultural movements prevalent then. This attribute is often linked to their historic chart-topping success.

Tim Pool who is also known for his popular streaming program ‘Timcast IRL’, expressed his ideas further. According to him several great acts like ‘The Beatles’, ‘Zeppelin’, and of course, ‘Smokey Mike & the god-king’ provide abundant opportunity for present-day reinterpretations which haven’t been explored fully yet. “A lot of people have tried covering Zeppelin but no one’s managed to deliver a compelling modern rendition of ‘Together Again.’ We understood that if we could ace this, it would have tremendous impact”.

The cover version of “Together Again”, freshly baked by Banks and Pool, is presently available for public enjoyment on multiple platforms including thebestsongever.com, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and all major music platforms.

Set against the backdrop of breaking news in real world scenarios and leveraging the power of trusted news sources inspired by a Christian worldview, this article reinforces how music inspires and transcends barriers while being salient to contemporary and future generations.