The Poojer Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Sticking with the Counting Crows mood, the version is good enough, but Adam in the bunny suit makes it awesome http://youtu.be/rfNhcsMmM4c Edited May 28, 2014 by The Poojer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 an unusual remake of a classic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 to me a very pure voice especially here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) The first time I heard this I cringed because I never liked the original, but this song is absolutely awesome. Cake - I Will Survive (Official Video) HQ: Edited May 29, 2014 by Rob's House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Kelly Willis, one of the greatest singers alive, a swampy version of "Harper Vallery PTA" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-7z1SCd34U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Kelly Willis, one of the greatest singers alive, a swampy version of "Harper Vallery PTA" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-7z1SCd34U really great version. i need to check out more of her stuff. this song doesn't really test her range but i get the feeling she has a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Then there's Marilyn Manson's version of Sweet Dreams: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=F7cPgonpbwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 And let us not forget John Edwards' version of I Am Woman John Edwards - I Am Woman: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) ok, i suppose being played on "hell on wheels" doesn't quite make the cut for classic and kat goldman who wrote this is likely considered 'only" a local classic. saw these guys tonight and they make the cut for me, at least we can move on from john edwards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYrjiwLngbo Edited May 30, 2014 by birdog1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Delaney and Bonnie's "Superstar" covered by the Carpenter's and then by Sonic Youth. (BTW I don't know why videos won't embed when I post them. ) Edited June 1, 2014 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 yup. l iike colbie callait's sweeter, poppier version as well, unapologeticially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Not a great video, but I will bet you never thought this could be done with Prince's "Raspberry Beret"...just the Derailers kicking ass, again! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDtP6wDaA40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buftex Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 really great version. i need to check out more of her stuff. this song doesn't really test her range but i get the feeling she has a good one. I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone who just loves great singers. She is married to a good buddy of mine (Bruce Robison, the guy in the Astros shirt, behind her in the video), and I can say, not exaggerating at all, I have seen her perform live 100+ times...she has an amazing vocal range, and can go from 10 to 100 at the drop of a time, and it is effortless. If there has been a criticism of her over the years (not one I share) it is that she isn't a big enough "show off". She sings what she likes, not what necessarily shows off her voice the most. Back in the late 80s and early 90s, MCA signed her during the Randy Travis/Garth Brooks era of country, and try to promote her as the new "hot thing" in Nashville. Her records were critically acclaimed, and moderate success, but she was notoriously shy, and just didn't ever feel comfortable playing that Nashville princess role... I really like her Nashville era stuff, though it is much slicker than the stuff she chooses to do on her own. After she and Bruce got married, the had a bunch of kids (4) so she dropped out for a while...but she has re-emerged in the last couple years, with a couple of collaborations with Bruce...new album "Our Year" just came out this past week. Both Bruce and Kelly are pretty accomplished songwriters on their own, but the new album is about 3/4 covers (including "Harper Valley PTA")...in fact, the title track is a cover of an old Zombies song. Can't say enough about these people... great people making great records, doing it the way they want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Pretty much anything MMJ covers, but this one is my favorite. It's Erykah Badu covering My Morning Jacket covering Erykah Badu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) And let us not forget John Edwards' version of I Am Woman John Edwards - I Am Woman: Wow...that is hideous. For a second I thought it was really Edwards. Or is it? Reminds me, when I was a kid, my best friend and I used hang out in the backyard, playing on the swings. We would make up stupid lyrics for the songs that were on the radio at the time... Helen Reddy singing "I Am Woman", sort of anthem for the woman's lib movement at the time... we came up with they lryric "I am woman hear me snore, with boobies too big to ignore" "They are BIG (big), they're like basketballs" We had a great gift to make any song about ta-tas! My mom was washing dishes with the window open....she heard us. She came flying out to the backyard to order, looking unusually pissed, and ordered us to cease and desist... of course, we were about 8 or 9 at the time..we just thought it was funny because we could say dirty words, and make it fit the song... my mom had heard us do that before, and never said a word...but I guess, looking back, we had just kind of dumbly stumbled upon a simple, but really politically incorrect take on the song, that unwittingly insulted the entire meaning of the real song. It wasn't just the old standard "Hey Jude, I saw you nude, don't try to fake it, I saw you naked" an unusual remake of a classic: http://youtu.be/LuJ7yCFTmbs That is pretty great. I have always been meaning to check out more stuff from these guys. Edited May 31, 2014 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone who just loves great singers. She is married to a good buddy of mine (Bruce Robison, the guy in the Astros shirt, behind her in the video), and I can say, not exaggerating at all, I have seen her perform live 100+ times...she has an amazing vocal range, and can go from 10 to 100 at the drop of a time, and it is effortless. If there has been a criticism of her over the years (not one I share) it is that she isn't a big enough "show off". She sings what she likes, not what necessarily shows off her voice the most. Back in the late 80s and early 90s, MCA signed her during the Randy Travis/Garth Brooks era of country, and try to promote her as the new "hot thing" in Nashville. Her records were critically acclaimed, and moderate success, but she was notoriously shy, and just didn't ever feel comfortable playing that Nashville princess role... I really like her Nashville era stuff, though it is much slicker than the stuff she chooses to do on her own. After she and Bruce got married, the had a bunch of kids (4) so she dropped out for a while...but she has re-emerged in the last couple years, with a couple of collaborations with Bruce...new album "Our Year" just came out this past week. Both Bruce and Kelly are pretty accomplished songwriters on their own, but the new album is about 3/4 covers (including "Harper Valley PTA")...in fact, the title track is a cover of an old Zombies song. Can't say enough about these people... great people making great records, doing it the way they want to. nice story. great talent doesn't guarantee commercial success and vice versa. i think that's one reason the recent resurgence in music festivals is so great. acts are often booked on word of mouth and insider knowledge. as an aside, is bruce robison related to emily from the dixie chicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Delaney and Bonnie's "Superstar" covered by the Carpenter's and then by Sonic Youth. (BTW I don't know why videos won't embed when I post them. ) when you paste the link on the urls box erase http and the two bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 whoa...this is great!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLF46JKkCNg&feature=kp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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