Fingernail on 21/4/2009 at 10:48
I think there's something in Waits' somewhat caustic delivery - does he really believe that God can help him? Watching his live performance he seems to ape evangelical preachers. The thing is dripping with failure before it's even started - there's no real salvation there. At least, that's what I get.
I wonder if the Blind Boys of Alabama are actually god-fearin' folks who are possibly interpeting the lyrics at more face-value. In which case the song just becomes sort of "good advice". Defeat the devil with the help of the Lord. Ba-doom-tish.
Tonamel on 21/4/2009 at 12:30
Yeah, that one ranks pretty high in the (
http://coverville.com/archives/2008/12/) Coverville Countdown every year. But not as high as William Shatner's "Common People" apparently.
Matthew on 21/4/2009 at 12:40
I love that Shatner version too. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm a fag for any cover version done by an unusual artist.
Jason Moyer on 21/4/2009 at 12:50
Quote Posted by PigLick
Music is there to be listened to, by anyone. Whether you are listening to the lydian triads over a pedal bass, or just because its makes your crotch tingle, its all valid. ITS ALL GOOD
I dunno if you were being serious, but I agree with that. I also tend to think there's a huge difference between liking something and appreciating it. I can understand not liking Tom Waits, but acting like he's some talentless hack is just silly (not that I'm trying to imply that Scots is doing that, mind).
On the original topic, hopefully we can all agree that the original is better in this case:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OLA6AiZlVw)
henke on 21/4/2009 at 13:06
Yes, that Shatner cover is, unlike the covers he did back in the day, pretty kick ass.
Since I started using Spotify last christmas - yes I'm harping on about Spotify again - I've discovered lots of great covers. A lot of artists aren't on there but there's usually covers and tribute albums to be found for most of the big artists. Here are some recent faves of mine:
The Bogmen - Hey Ya! (Outkast)
Kathy McCarty - Desperate Man Blues, Rocketship (D. Johnston)
Rufus Wainwright - Everybody Knows (L. Cohen)
The Skulls - Murder the Government (NOFX)
Gatsbys American Dream - Don't think twice, it's alright (Dylan)
Actually, I've found piles of great Dylan covers.
(
http://open.spotify.com/user/leemajorz/playlist/5qrG1WbP2JumOibFhhPS4z) henke's "groovy covers" mix
Jason Moyer on 21/4/2009 at 13:24
Re: Rocketship, I've always been really fond of the Dead Milkmen version. For some reason I thought that song fit really well with their schtick.
Judith on 21/4/2009 at 13:48
I was beginning to like this list on Coverville until I saw Lucie Silvas' Nothing Else Matters in first ten :laff:. How such crap got so high is beyond me.
And when it comes to
Quote:
The Bogmen - Hey Ya! (Outkast)
I absolutely love the Obadiah Parker version. There were a few takes of this one, and unfortunately the best one (with piano and all the background stuff) was taken off their myspace site. But I looks like I still have it on my hard drive:
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http://www.sendspace.com/file/1x66jg)
SubJeff on 22/4/2009 at 19:59
Quote Posted by Stitch
Let's just agree you should never publicly discuss music and then call it a day. Cinema is your thing, dude.
Err, with all due respect to many of Scot's likes and dislikes, this is a man who has Indy 4 in his top 10. I'd say that makes his opinion on cinema unreliable at best.
