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Do you enjoy this cover?

Edgy DC Aug 28 2009 09:16 PM

Cover songs can sometimes be tricky. Because consuming them is too tied up in your self-image. On one hand, it can be self validating --- I like J.T. Earle and I like the Replacements and Earle does a cover of the signature Replacements song "Can't Hardly Wait," so how can I dare dislike such a cover when it so justifies my taste. But forget that flattery. It's certainly possible that such a cover could stink. On the other hand I may dislike Guy X, and if he covers a song by an act I like, well, how dare he?! It's an abomination! But it's not, of course. It's still a good song, and if Guy X debuted the song, it should have/perhaps still would have been recognized as such, and it deserves at least some of that recognition. It certainly shouldn't be compared to/necessarily detract from any definitive version you like? Right? Right? Anyhow, here's how you play. You put aside all that prejudice that ruins your taste for this sweet world. You listen to the song, you answer yes or no, tell me why or why not, and post your own cover. Do you enjoy this cover?

Kong76 Aug 29 2009 07:17 AM

Not crazy for the Willie version. I like Aerosmith's studio version of this on their debut album but couldn't find it on youtube. Here's a raucous live version ...

A Boy Named Seo Aug 31 2009 09:13 AM

I like the Allman's version better, too. It's a song that needs electric guitar under it. Willie was effin around with it too much, and I love Willie. Wasn't familiar with Aerosmith's version (or the original). Failed miserably shutting off prejudices there, but I don't like Aerosmith and side-by-side, dug the original much better. That style of music seemed to suit the song better. I totally fell in love with this chick Saturday at Santa Monica when she played this song. There's no coronet, but the kazoo goes a helluva lon way. And feel free to be swayed by her visual tastiness, too. I was. Tonight You Belong To Me

Edgy DC Aug 31 2009 09:24 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 31 2009 09:50 AM

While it makes sense to bemoan the absence of the Allman guitar lick and harmonies, when Willie doesn't add much new to replace them, but I'm certainly not asking if the cover is better, only if it's an otherwise enjoyable alternative. Definitive versions are, well, definitive.

A Boy Named Seo Aug 31 2009 09:39 AM

Well for the record, I enjoyed Willie's just fine then. His version with the acoustic guitar and all that harp make me picture a guy on horseback running from the law and some dusty town. The electric guitar on the Allman's conjures up images of being on the run on a motorcycle on route 66 somewhere. Otherwise enjoyable alternative, yes. Point to Willie.

Edgy DC Aug 31 2009 09:58 AM

Ok, regarding your lovergirl there, she's struggling a little with her pitch-pipe. Who wouldn't in such an evironment, but still. I'm sure she would sound better and more confidendent on a studio recording without fat guy wheeling his bike in front of her, but not quite there yet to my ears. Good enough to keep me curious though. Do you enjoy this cover?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 31 2009 10:15 AM

I like that chick. I'm kinda indifferent to the Oak Ridge Boys doing the White Stripes. I wonder how you're feelin about this?

Fman99 Aug 31 2009 01:15 PM

Heard the Dino Jr. cover before. Bleh, he sings like the Mets hit. Ol' rooster hair, Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats and later his own orchestra, brings the goods on his version of "Sleepwalk." I like this solo rendition.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 02 2009 07:46 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

So is there a way to continue threads like this one? Cuz I have a good one, I think. um...

soupcan Sep 02 2009 09:01 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover? Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 02 2009 01:44 PM

I have Jerry Lee Lewis covering 'Rock and Roll' with Jimmy Page. Its good, but its really different. On edit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXTksX5ZEGo

metirish Sep 02 2009 11:28 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":o7e2fmjr]So is there a way to continue threads like this one? Cuz I have a good one, I think. um...[/quote:o7e2fmjr] So no more youtubing?

Edgy DC Sep 02 2009 01:39 PM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

I would post the link without the h-t-t-p. I think embedding is over for now.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 29 2009 07:43 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

Yo, check the new "Meet Glen Campbell" album, where he covers popular songs ... in the style of Glen Campbell. I think this works a la some of Cash's latter-day stuff, without the "Man in Black" branding. Always helps to have wonderful song to sink yer teeth into, listen to him ... Sing... [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKIrzXMwWfY More info: [url]meetglencampbell.com/www_us/index.htm

Edgy DC Sep 29 2009 07:53 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

I like it, but the arrangement and mix sound so contemporary --- even taking the signature banjo from the original --- his Glen Campbellness kind of gets lost in there.

Frayed Knot Sep 29 2009 08:22 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

I always thought Campbell was more talented than he usually got credit for; Good singer, good guitar player. He suffered from a lack of cool, a condition which was partially self-inflicted as that "branding" - like that of John Denver's happy, clean-cut country boy - didn't help him out any. If Campbell played baseball he'd be a lower-case Gary Carter or Steve Garvey type.

A Boy Named Seo Sep 30 2009 02:19 PM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

That album's pretty fantastic. First time I heard any of it was the Travis cover and I loved it, but didn't know what the hell I was listening to. Particularly love the rendition of "Jesus".

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 12 2009 08:13 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

oh yeah [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtV3lx4eT5w

metirish Oct 12 2009 08:16 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

That's painful , quite camp isn't it?

Edgy DC Oct 12 2009 11:44 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

Bob Mackey dressing Kate Smith is the irresistable force and the immoveable object.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 30 2009 06:05 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

Lunchpail interprets Rubber Biscuit: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT2efnVQKoM

Edgy DC Oct 30 2009 07:45 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

He's just a little pooping toy, isn't he? Bow-bow-bow.

Edgy DC Nov 15 2009 12:10 PM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

Do you enjoy this cover? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87cLyBR1JTo

metirish Nov 15 2009 12:51 PM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

[quote="Edgy DC":1ozt14dz]Do you enjoy this cover? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87cLyBR1JTo[/quote:1ozt14dz] Yeah a lot....never heard this version and I would have thought I'd not like it.....the guys voice makes the song here for me....

metirish Nov 15 2009 04:23 PM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

Do you enjoy this cover? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dqVDQ-lF4Q

A Boy Named Seo Nov 19 2009 03:21 PM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

No, no I did not. I like the original a lot and I like the idea of a cover in this style very much, but I didn't dig this one anyway. She's too stiff. Sounds like she's not allowed to move her mouth or something when she sings. Phrasing's a little rigid, too. But I clicked on some of her other YouTube clips and kinda liked her. Do you enjoy this cover? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5teolzCYBE

Edgy DC Nov 19 2009 06:38 PM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

Her playing is stiff also. No dynamics. This is a song of passion girl --- attachment, not detachment.

SteveJRogers Nov 19 2009 07:17 PM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

[quote="A Boy Named Seo"]No, no I did not. I like the original a lot and I like the idea of a cover in this style very much, but I didn't dig this one anyway. She's too stiff. Sounds like she's not allowed to move her mouth or something when she sings. Phrasing's a little rigid, too. But I clicked on some of her other YouTube clips and kinda liked her. Do you enjoy this cover? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5teolzCYBE

Not a bad job on a Harrison classic. Now, do you enjoy this cover: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDKC7IsTg8E&feature=related

Edgy DC Nov 19 2009 08:59 PM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

[quote="SteveJRogers":13taqhc6]Not a bad job on a Harrison classic.[/quote:13taqhc6] Could he have used more echo? Gracious.

Rockin' Doc Nov 20 2009 06:08 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

[quote="Edgy DC":3c4qa9ia][quote="SteveJRogers":3c4qa9ia]Not a bad job on a Harrison classic.[/quote:3c4qa9ia] Could he have used more echo? Gracious.[/quote:3c4qa9ia] It sounded like he was singing from the bottom of a well, so I didn't like this version of Harrison's classic very much.

A Boy Named Seo Nov 20 2009 11:04 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

Yah, he loves that sound on his vocals. That song's off an EP of Harrison songs that Jim James did when he found out Harrison died. All the My Morning Jacket records pretty much sound like that, too. Sometimes annoying.

Fman99 Nov 20 2009 11:17 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

While on the subject of George Harrison, I dig this "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrity jam featuring Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty on vocals and an EPIC guitar solo by Prince to close it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifp_SVrlurY Yes, Prince. He's got chops.

Rockin' Doc Nov 20 2009 05:28 PM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

That cover is remains true to the original and sounds good. I've been a fan of Tom Petty for a long time, so I'm sure that helps. Prince is one strange bird, but he has a tremendous musical gift. His guitar playing has often been overshadowed by his flamboyant stage personna, but the man can really tear it up when he wants to.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 26 2010 08:11 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

Just brilliant! Do you enjoy this cover -- link is directly to mp3, via CoverFreak.com [url]http://coverfreak.com/media/100124-A-Day-In-The-Life.mp3

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 19 2010 07:08 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

Do you enjoy this idiotic cover of this idiotic song? [url]http://www.covermesongs.com/MP3s/031510HairMetal/PourSomeSugaronMe.mp3

Edgy DC Mar 19 2010 07:23 AM Re: Do you enjoy this cover?

I never really thought there was a melody in there --- always seemed more like a big dumb chant they wrote in about 30 seconds --- but she found half of one. I give her credit for that.