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Song: two votes – Angelique Kidjo (1); Phish (1)
Never thought I would see this line. Or two performances by Angelique Kidjo on one playlist.
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Song: two votes – Angelique Kidjo (1); Phish (1)
Never thought I would see this line. Or two performances by Angelique Kidjo on one playlist.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
OH tally:
OH cover songs I have heard of: 3
OH original songs I have heard of: 12
OH cover artists I have heard of: 16
OH original artists I have heard of: 21
I have never heard a note by Silkworm, but I know who they are. And of course I know the original. Of course there would be a Steve Albini tie-in here.
OH cover songs I have heard of: 3
OH original songs I have heard of: 12
OH cover artists I have heard of: 16
OH original artists I have heard of: 21
I have never heard a note by Silkworm, but I know who they are. And of course I know the original. Of course there would be a Steve Albini tie-in here.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Another I forgot I had picked, presumably because I was too sober when I compiled my list
The Wheels could have come from nowhere else but Michigan. Their combination of Motown and shot-and-a-beer-corner-tavern-in-a-factory-town vibe was some of the most exciting music of the mid-1960s. This is bar band music raised to the nth degree. Ryder was a great screamer and the drummer - Johnny B (get it?) - was apparently living on a diet consisting solely of speed. They specialized in mashups of old R&B songs. Though the title in the link doesn't mention it, this one morphs into "Good Golly Miss Molly" and then back again.
Shorty Long wrote some of the filthiest songs of all time. Mitch Ryder kind of blows through the lyrics in this version, so you have to listen carefully to what Shorty was saying to get the full debauchery. Of course, Mitch and the boys decided to up the ante and add part of a Little Richard record about half-way through so there's no doubt.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Covers from #8 that I know and like and have not previously discussed in this thread:
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Pip’s Invitation:
Mad World - Michael Andrews ft. Gary Jules (Tears for Fears)
I don't have many slow songs on my list, nor quiet songs, nor many entries whose original comes from the '80s. But this cover has given me chills since the first time I heard it, which was the first time I saw Donnie Darko. While most of the recording is just piano and vocal, it has a very "cinematic" sweep to it and perfectly complements the "existential dread" vibe of the movie, and the tragedy of its storyline. I prefer it by far to the Tears for Fears original, whose relatively upbeat music seems like a mismatch for the lyrics.
At #7, a powerhouse guitar performance from someone whose guitar playing is nothing like that of the artist who wrote the original.
Mad World - Michael Andrews ft. Gary Jules (Tears for Fears)
I don't have many slow songs on my list, nor quiet songs, nor many entries whose original comes from the '80s. But this cover has given me chills since the first time I heard it, which was the first time I saw Donnie Darko. While most of the recording is just piano and vocal, it has a very "cinematic" sweep to it and perfectly complements the "existential dread" vibe of the movie, and the tragedy of its storyline. I prefer it by far to the Tears for Fears original, whose relatively upbeat music seems like a mismatch for the lyrics.
At #7, a powerhouse guitar performance from someone whose guitar playing is nothing like that of the artist who wrote the original.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Long's original is (much) slower and (much) slinkier. The Wheels turned it inside out and made it a bar band staple.
If you remember the TV show Laugh In, they used to do a mini-skit called "Here Comes The Judge" - that was taken from a Shorty song (that had absolutely nothing to do with legal proceedings). He also wrote a song called "Function At The Junction" that I'll let you guys figure out
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
24 Points - Thank you for the Music - Lea Salonga (Abba)
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Originally just an album track, it was included as the B Side to the “Abba The Album” 3rd single “Eagle”. It was only released as an A Side in South Africa where it went to number two. But the song had legs. It was used in Abba the movie, as an encore in concerts and rereleased as a single to celebrate a greatest hits in the UK. It was seen as the perfect swan song for the bands career. Consistently used as tributes to the bands music it became a key part of the Abba revival movement. On the mass selling Abba Gold, it was heavily featured in the Mamma Mia musical and movies.
Cover
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Lea Salonga was a child prodigy in her native Phillipines. Releasing an album when she was 9 years old, this song was first included there. The album also included covers of Rainbow Connection, Sing and When You Wish Upon a Star. She moved into TV and acting work, but always intended a medical career. Musical theatre stepped in. She won a lead role in Miss Saigon and then crucially as Eponine in Les Miserables in London. All before she was 20. Nominated as one of People magazines, the 50 most beautiful people in 1991. Still strikingly attractive in her 50s, her musical theatre career boomed. She eventually went from playing Eponine to Fantine, a hard transition. TV, movie and recording work continued. Shes performed for royalty, presidents and regular folk. This cover was recorded as an adult throwing back to her childhood career. The control she has over her voice on this cover is breathtaking
Abba - 17 - Cover 7. This is the hardest one to rate for me. The original has found a much bigger life post its release than during its release. But theres something missing in it. Salongas version isnt perfect but i will rate it slightly better here
Next up a well recognised name making a sad song even sadder. The structure of this song is phenomenal and a reason the songwriting team of Andersson/Ulvaeus is one if the greatest of all time
Original
Abba - Thank You For The Music
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Originally just an album track, it was included as the B Side to the “Abba The Album” 3rd single “Eagle”. It was only released as an A Side in South Africa where it went to number two. But the song had legs. It was used in Abba the movie, as an encore in concerts and rereleased as a single to celebrate a greatest hits in the UK. It was seen as the perfect swan song for the bands career. Consistently used as tributes to the bands music it became a key part of the Abba revival movement. On the mass selling Abba Gold, it was heavily featured in the Mamma Mia musical and movies.
Cover
Lea Salonga--Thank You for the Music
Artist: Lea SalongaSong: Thank You for the MusicAlbum: Your Songs Concert DVDYear: 2009Original From: AbbaOther Info: Concert was held at The Philippine Inte...
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Lea Salonga was a child prodigy in her native Phillipines. Releasing an album when she was 9 years old, this song was first included there. The album also included covers of Rainbow Connection, Sing and When You Wish Upon a Star. She moved into TV and acting work, but always intended a medical career. Musical theatre stepped in. She won a lead role in Miss Saigon and then crucially as Eponine in Les Miserables in London. All before she was 20. Nominated as one of People magazines, the 50 most beautiful people in 1991. Still strikingly attractive in her 50s, her musical theatre career boomed. She eventually went from playing Eponine to Fantine, a hard transition. TV, movie and recording work continued. Shes performed for royalty, presidents and regular folk. This cover was recorded as an adult throwing back to her childhood career. The control she has over her voice on this cover is breathtaking
Abba - 17 - Cover 7. This is the hardest one to rate for me. The original has found a much bigger life post its release than during its release. But theres something missing in it. Salongas version isnt perfect but i will rate it slightly better here
Next up a well recognised name making a sad song even sadder. The structure of this song is phenomenal and a reason the songwriting team of Andersson/Ulvaeus is one if the greatest of all time
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
掙脫 (“Dreams”) - Faye Wong (Cranberries) x2 -- I realize I have heard this before. JML took it in the worldwide countdown.Covers from #8 that I know and like and have not previously discussed in this thread:
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
24 Points - Dreams - Faye Wong (The Cranberries)
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Deservedly so this song was released multiple times. At first in 1992 by the unknown at the time Irish group The Cranberries. This song opened doors, but not the charts. The band released Linger to a much bigger audience and rereleased Dreams in 1994 to a little more success. This time it reached #42 on the US charts, but not much better elsewhere. Euro DJ Dario G used it for “Dream to Me” and it was a massive Euro success in 1999. Dreams however has just carried on through the decades on a life of its own and is now seen as their best effort. One of the three videos for it has 1/4 billion views on youtube, so I know there are people out there who rate this sng as high as i do. It is in my top 3 songs of all time. I cannot listen to it just once. I think my record is 14 times straight.
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Asian beautiful lady day by the looks of it. As big as Lea Salonga is in the Phillipines, that is a fly speck compared to what Faye Wong is to the Han chinese communities of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia etc. Wong has tried acting, most notably in the wonderful Wong Kar Wai masterpiece Chungking Express where she is the focal point among a stellar cast. Her charm, beauty and eccentricity make that movie great. But Wong is more known as a singer and is a genuine megastar in China. In the 90s and 00s. She was the IT girl before receding into a more private family life. She had a particular affectation for alternative UK female led music from the UK, especially the Cocteau Twins. This cover isnt as good as the original, but its fun and a pure delight.
Originals 9 - Covers 15. Original wins this round. I love Faye Wong and this version, but its an inferior being to the original.
Next up we start a run to the top. Out of the last 7 songs, six have already been chosen. Some surprisingly very few times. The one at 7 has been chosen a few times already.
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Deservedly so this song was released multiple times. At first in 1992 by the unknown at the time Irish group The Cranberries. This song opened doors, but not the charts. The band released Linger to a much bigger audience and rereleased Dreams in 1994 to a little more success. This time it reached #42 on the US charts, but not much better elsewhere. Euro DJ Dario G used it for “Dream to Me” and it was a massive Euro success in 1999. Dreams however has just carried on through the decades on a life of its own and is now seen as their best effort. One of the three videos for it has 1/4 billion views on youtube, so I know there are people out there who rate this sng as high as i do. It is in my top 3 songs of all time. I cannot listen to it just once. I think my record is 14 times straight.
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Asian beautiful lady day by the looks of it. As big as Lea Salonga is in the Phillipines, that is a fly speck compared to what Faye Wong is to the Han chinese communities of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia etc. Wong has tried acting, most notably in the wonderful Wong Kar Wai masterpiece Chungking Express where she is the focal point among a stellar cast. Her charm, beauty and eccentricity make that movie great. But Wong is more known as a singer and is a genuine megastar in China. In the 90s and 00s. She was the IT girl before receding into a more private family life. She had a particular affectation for alternative UK female led music from the UK, especially the Cocteau Twins. This cover isnt as good as the original, but its fun and a pure delight.
Originals 9 - Covers 15. Original wins this round. I love Faye Wong and this version, but its an inferior being to the original.
Next up we start a run to the top. Out of the last 7 songs, six have already been chosen. Some surprisingly very few times. The one at 7 has been chosen a few times already.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Yes. I took it very high indeed and put it at #4 from memory.掙脫 (“Dreams”) - Faye Wong (Cranberries) x2 -- I realize I have heard this before. JML took it in the worldwide countdown.Covers from #8 that I know and like and have not previously discussed in this thread:
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
Im just astounded that @Don Quixote a) ranked it and b) in the exact same spot
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Two songs from my top 7 have not been seen in this thread yet. These two share a characteristic which will become apparent when revealed.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I don't really watch basketball of any level or gender. Google Image Search will do.
simey
Footballguy
What channel? It's halftime for the NCSU girls on ESPNU.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
$4,000 sent to your favorite charity.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
ABC.
Galileo
Footballguy
Back on the 18 pt list, I cited the Emry Arthur version as the first formally released recording of this song. It was put out on a 78 rpm record in 1928.
simey
Footballguy
Nevermind, I forgot about our majority audience here.
Galileo
Footballguy
Van Halen absolutely kills it on this one, but I still like the original better.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
OMG I literally was coming here to post the same thing. I have found myself rooting for HC.
Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
8. Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
I used to think that CCR ripped off Ike and Tina. Fogerty may have written it, but Tina performed it like she had lived it.
I used to think that CCR ripped off Ike and Tina. Fogerty may have written it, but Tina performed it like she had lived it.
Looked her up instead. She's half of the first father-daughter combination to coach against each other in NCAA basketball competition. Also has nice cheekbones.
Sorry I overlooked that. Credit where it's due.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Sorry Simey, I will keep my eye out for a hot male coach and report back to you if I find one.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Also in Chungking Express ...which you may really like or have no clue what I am talking about lol掙脫 (“Dreams”) - Faye Wong (Cranberries) x2 -- I realize I have heard this before. JML took it in the worldwide countdown.Covers from #8 that I know and like and have not previously discussed in this thread:
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
Galileo
Footballguy
Holy cross girl is draining threes. Caitlin who?
simey
Footballguy
Thanks! That Holy Cross coach is an eyeful.
krista4
Footballguy
I don't really watch basketball of any level or gender. Google Image Search will do.
I don't think that's going to do it. Her outfit today particularly showcases her assets.
krista4
Footballguy
Yeah, sorry. I might be forgetting someone but don't believe I've ever seen a good-looking male basketball coach.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Great point. I mean there has to one. The pool of options is just so large but I am also struggling. Which is weird because I feel like the recent trends in football are to hire young sexy coaches who look good in sunglasses.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Never seen it.Also in Chungking Express ...which you may really like or have no clue what I am talking about lol掙脫 (“Dreams”) - Faye Wong (Cranberries) x2 -- I realize I have heard this before. JML took it in the worldwide countdown.Covers from #8 that I know and like and have not previously discussed in this thread:
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Faye is one of the stars. Great movie. It's about the Mamas and the Papas, canned pineapple, May 1st, pixie dream girls and drug smuggling.Never seen it.Also in Chungking Express ...which you may really like or have no clue what I am talking about lol掙脫 (“Dreams”) - Faye Wong (Cranberries) x2 -- I realize I have heard this before. JML took it in the worldwide countdown.Covers from #8 that I know and like and have not previously discussed in this thread:
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Did this come out in the '90s, not long after Pulp Fiction? Sounds like the kind of plot/features of the flood of PF-inspired movies that followed in its wake.Faye is one of the stars. Great movie. It's about the Mamas and the Papas, canned pineapple, May 1st, pixie dream girls and drug smuggling.Never seen it.Also in Chungking Express ...which you may really like or have no clue what I am talking about lol掙脫 (“Dreams”) - Faye Wong (Cranberries) x2 -- I realize I have heard this before. JML took it in the worldwide countdown.Covers from #8 that I know and like and have not previously discussed in this thread:
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
It absolutely came out in the 90s and Tarantino actually was a big fan and urged American audiences to watch it. He is a big champion of it. It came out before Pulp Fiction in 94 though so it's not at all a ripoff. Just a foreign director kind of doing something sort of similar at the same moment. This movie has a level of cute and romantic that QT never does.Did this come out in the '90s, not long after Pulp Fiction? Sounds like the kind of plot/features of the flood of PF-inspired movies that followed in its wake.Faye is one of the stars. Great movie. It's about the Mamas and the Papas, canned pineapple, May 1st, pixie dream girls and drug smuggling.Never seen it.Also in Chungking Express ...which you may really like or have no clue what I am talking about lol掙脫 (“Dreams”) - Faye Wong (Cranberries) x2 -- I realize I have heard this before. JML took it in the worldwide countdown.Covers from #8 that I know and like and have not previously discussed in this thread:
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Got it.It absolutely came out in the 90s and Tarantino actually was a big fan and urged American audiences to watch it. He is a big champion of it. It came out before Pulp Fiction in 94 though so it's not at all a ripoff. Just a foreign director kind of doing something sort of similar at the same moment. This movie has a level of cute and romantic that QT never does.Did this come out in the '90s, not long after Pulp Fiction? Sounds like the kind of plot/features of the flood of PF-inspired movies that followed in its wake.Faye is one of the stars. Great movie. It's about the Mamas and the Papas, canned pineapple, May 1st, pixie dream girls and drug smuggling.Never seen it.Also in Chungking Express ...which you may really like or have no clue what I am talking about lol掙脫 (“Dreams”) - Faye Wong (Cranberries) x2 -- I realize I have heard this before. JML took it in the worldwide countdown.Covers from #8 that I know and like and have not previously discussed in this thread:
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
I always found it funny that QT wrote a movie called True Romance when he's one of the least romantic creators in cinema history.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
That is an excellent point. I would agree that True Romance is not a very good demonstration of a true romance.Got it.It absolutely came out in the 90s and Tarantino actually was a big fan and urged American audiences to watch it. He is a big champion of it. It came out before Pulp Fiction in 94 though so it's not at all a ripoff. Just a foreign director kind of doing something sort of similar at the same moment. This movie has a level of cute and romantic that QT never does.Did this come out in the '90s, not long after Pulp Fiction? Sounds like the kind of plot/features of the flood of PF-inspired movies that followed in its wake.Faye is one of the stars. Great movie. It's about the Mamas and the Papas, canned pineapple, May 1st, pixie dream girls and drug smuggling.Never seen it.Also in Chungking Express ...which you may really like or have no clue what I am talking about lol掙脫 (“Dreams”) - Faye Wong (Cranberries) x2 -- I realize I have heard this before. JML took it in the worldwide countdown.Covers from #8 that I know and like and have not previously discussed in this thread:
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
I always found it funny that QT wrote a movie called True Romance when he's one of the least romantic creators in cinema history.
krista4
Footballguy
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Chaos told me this was coming, but I had forgotten until today's reveal.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
New-to-me covers from #8 that I very much enjoyed:
When I Paint My Masterpiece - Emmylou Harris (Robert Zimmerman) -- Doesn't break any new ground, but hits all the right spots like the original and The Band's version.
Basin Street Blues – Dr. John (Louis Armstrong) -- It's always nice to hear Dr. John doing Dr. John things.
Heart of Glass - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (Blondie) -- They turned it into a torch song! Brilliant.
Crosseyed and Painless - Angelique Kidjo (Talking Heads) -- Brings new depths to this always richly rewarding song.
Highway Star – Chickenfoot (Deep Purple) -- Satriani is just here.
Cortez the Killer - Dave Matthews Band (Neil Young) -- I figured it would be good when they announced Warren Haynes would be joining them. I used Gov't Mule's cover as my stand-in for Neil on the worldwide countdown #1s Spotify playlist.
Ring of Fire - Sleepy LaBeef (Anita Carter) -- Lots of verve and vigor here.
A Whiter Shade of Pale - Annie Lennox (Procol Harum) -- It's pretty unremarkable until Lennox starts singing.
Ooh La La - Silkworm (Faces) -- More grind than grunge, but it's a good reinterpretation, particularly on the chorus vocals.
When I Paint My Masterpiece - Emmylou Harris (Robert Zimmerman) -- Doesn't break any new ground, but hits all the right spots like the original and The Band's version.
Basin Street Blues – Dr. John (Louis Armstrong) -- It's always nice to hear Dr. John doing Dr. John things.
Heart of Glass - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (Blondie) -- They turned it into a torch song! Brilliant.
Crosseyed and Painless - Angelique Kidjo (Talking Heads) -- Brings new depths to this always richly rewarding song.
Highway Star – Chickenfoot (Deep Purple) -- Satriani is just
here.Cortez the Killer - Dave Matthews Band (Neil Young) -- I figured it would be good when they announced Warren Haynes would be joining them. I used Gov't Mule's cover as my stand-in for Neil on the worldwide countdown #1s Spotify playlist.
Ring of Fire - Sleepy LaBeef (Anita Carter) -- Lots of verve and vigor here.
A Whiter Shade of Pale - Annie Lennox (Procol Harum) -- It's pretty unremarkable until Lennox starts singing.
Ooh La La - Silkworm (Faces) -- More grind than grunge, but it's a good reinterpretation, particularly on the chorus vocals.
krista4
Footballguy
Well, since you can't remember your own picks, we can hardly expect you to remember someone else's!
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Big miss for me not including The Band's version. I know that's a Zimm song but it just feels like it's The Band. That's maybe my 2nd or 3rd favorite song by The Band.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Emmylou is one of those artists that never makes a misstep when she covers songs.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Four songs of my top 7 haven't shown up yet. They don't share any characteritics of which I am aware. They aren't even in the same genres.
Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
My dad bought the Trio albums because of his unstated crush on Emmylou.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
There is no doubt that Tarantinos recommendation was a key reason many people like me saw it.It absolutely came out in the 90s and Tarantino actually was a big fan and urged American audiences to watch it. He is a big champion of it. It came out before Pulp Fiction in 94 though so it's not at all a ripoff. Just a foreign director kind of doing something sort of similar at the same moment. This movie has a level of cute and romantic that QT never does.Did this come out in the '90s, not long after Pulp Fiction? Sounds like the kind of plot/features of the flood of PF-inspired movies that followed in its wake.Faye is one of the stars. Great movie. It's about the Mamas and the Papas, canned pineapple, May 1st, pixie dream girls and drug smuggling.Never seen it.Also in Chungking Express ...which you may really like or have no clue what I am talking about lol掙脫 (“Dreams”) - Faye Wong (Cranberries) x2 -- I realize I have heard this before. JML took it in the worldwide countdown.Covers from #8 that I know and like and have not previously discussed in this thread:
Devil with a Blue Dress On - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels (Shorty Long) -- I didn't know this was a cover*. Regardless, I'm sure this version is the one Springsteen based his cover off of.
Hotel California - Gipsy Kings (The Eagles) -- A fun reinvention.
No Depression - Uncle Tupelo (The Carter Family) -- Pretty much sums up the ethos of the whole alt-country movement.
Fast Car - Luke Combs (Tracy Chapman) -- It was nice to see Chapman back in the spotlight when this hit.
Cities - Phish (Talking Heads) -- Very different from the original, but equally grooving. If David Byrne took downers to "take the edge off," maybe the Heads' version would have sounded more like this.
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - George Thorogood and the Destroyers (John Lee Hooker, Amos Milburn) -- This was Thorogood's radio breakthrough, at least in Philly. The second song I ever heard from him was a cover of a song that has already appeared on this countdown in a different version.
Voodoo Chile - Angelique Kidjo (Jimi Hendrix Experience) -- Only known because DrIan took this in the worldwide countdown.
* -- I did know the "Good Golly Miss Molly" part was a cover, obviously.
Chungking Express
His throwaway film appeared at number 88 on the Sight and Sound critics' poll of the greatest films of all time.
Faye Wong is THE star of the movie. And utterly adorable
Ilov80s
Footballguy
She is adorable but Tony Leung is pretty amazing too. One of the best romantic movie pairings ever.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I mentioned earlier there's a site that ranked the best Neil covers. Something she did is very high on their list.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I didn't have time to listen to this one before I had to run out, but it's nice too. FYI the link provided is bad. This link works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2swE1WmyWE
Mister CIA
Footballguy
PSA: Do not get in the way of #30 on NC State.
zamboni
Footballguy
Mr. Burns is excellent under the basket.
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