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\n\tAustralian surf-rockers Skegss<\/a> are back in the triple j studio, putting their own fuzzed-out spin on Sheryl Crow\u2019s 1996 hit \u201cIf It Makes You Happy\u201d for the latest installment of Like A Version<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n \n\tThe Byron Bay trio reimagined the alt-country classic through their signature laidback lens, dialing up the distortion while keeping the song\u2019s emotional core intact. The cover arrives hot on the heels of their recent Australian headline tour, with the band riding high on fan momentum after wrapping their winter run of shows.<\/p>\n \n\tSkegss frontman Ben Reed shared the inspiration behind the cover, pointing to a mix of nostalgia and admiration. \u201cI like her lyrics, she always seems to have fun, comical lyrics,\u201d he said during the studio session. \u201cShe\u2019s got that country-esque storytelling, she paints a good picture, but has a lot of fun with it\u2026 She\u2019s a real clever lyricist.\u201d <\/p>\n \n\tWhile brainstorming cover options proved tricky \u2014 especially following their memorable 2019 Like A Version<\/em> debut with Pixies\u2019 \u201cHere Comes Your Man\u201d \u2014 Reed recalled his sisters playing \u201cIf It Makes You Happy\u201d on repeat in the early 2000s. After jamming the song once in rehearsal, the band knew they had their pick.<\/p>\n \n\tIn addition to the Sheryl Crow tribute, Skegss also performed their original track \u201cAin\u2019t for the Faint\u201d live in-studio, bringing their infectious energy to the new cut.<\/p>\n \n\tFirst released in 1996 as the lead single from Crow\u2019s self-titled sophomore album, \u201cIf It Makes You Happy\u201d became one of the singer\u2019s signature songs, peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 1997 Grammy Awards.<\/p>\n \n\tSkegss\u2019 cover adds a raw, sun-drenched twist to the song\u2019s alt-rock roots, earning praise from fans who flooded triple j\u2019s YouTube comments calling it \u201can instant classic\u201d and \u201cexactly what Like A Version was made for.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tWatch both performances via triple j below.<\/p>\n