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Abbe May Has Total Control

Abbe MayAbbe May has released a cover of the Motel’s classic song ‘Total Control’.

The song appears alongside Abbe’s new single ‘Perth Girls’ and is available for download on iTunes.

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Abbe updates the song with some cool electronic sounds and strumming guitar, while retaining the haunting quality of the original vocal style.

The song was a huge hit in 1980 for The Motels, featuring lead singer Martha Davis. The Motels will be playing at The Astor Theatre in Mount Lawley on December 4th.

‘Perth Girls’ is the third single released from Abbe’s popular Karmageddon album following the title track and second single ‘T.R.O.U.B.L.E.’.

Take a listen to Abbe’s version of ‘Total Control’ below.

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