In this instance, I actually like the plugged version of "Plush" better.
Which songs sound better to you unplugged, or plugged, and why?
It's a music-only open thread.
PS Massive Attack fans, don't miss the concert from last Thursday (two hours of free music!) at our sister site, Newstalgia. [Massive Attack recorded the theme music for House, MD, by the way.]
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you can understand what he is singing about.
The truth will set you free but can you handle the truth?
Both are great, but I prefer the unplugged version.
Plugged always, there is no kick in unplugged, too many unplugged songs become a touchy feely guitar strumming thing.
Goodnight, Frau Blücher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_jpWumPnxc
Eric Clapton Layla Original
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WUdlaLWSVM
The truth will set you free but can you handle the truth?
There's no Duane Allman on the unplugged version. It's not even close to the same song, because the arrangement is all different. I like the piano "coda" in the original.
As far as Plush goes, I like it both ways. I'm not a big STP fan, but I like that song by them.
Until you respect the citizenship of those with which you disagree, you're not a true American.
Unplugged version should burn in commercial hell along with that cashing-in geezer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDzIyNQkhc8
Great song, great solo performance ....
Actually fu#k that ...the LIVE electric version is better :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSFBpj32GpA
Either way ...such a massive talent!
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Marshall Crenshaw is a fave of mine!
Brenda Lee
Mary Jean
Yvonne
Mary Ann:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhaANMYKvHw&fe...
.... anywhere close ... ? ;-)
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"Lisa Says":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH87g9S23YA
"Stephanie Says":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8jGKp4kbeM
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
or this piece of unbelievable Motown vocal magic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp0OHYnuuXs&fe...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVY_zZmt6yM
"...Like a throne of gilt that too many johns have sat in..."
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
I've never heard the acapella version of this song. Love it!
studio tracks for months ...
..just finished reading the Dennis Wilson biography, he was a HUGE part of the vocal makeup of the Beach Boys, I had no idea, this gave me chills:
Wouldn't It Be Nice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEWcS9f4Ewo
God Only Knows:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Z-6p7Hag4&fe...
good nite!
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Those are incredible Beach Boys songs. Thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw7q5fYxs_I
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
As instrumentalists, they were all fair-to-middlin'. Yeah, even Brian, who's a genius as a song writer, arranger and producer, but not necessarily a virtuoso musician.
I'm not quite sure at what point in their history it began, but other than Brian, most of the Beach Boys were on the road as the instrumental tracks were being recorded. It was definitely in full effect by the time the Pet Sounds sessions began. Brian had already started experiencing panic attacks, so he was off the road while Murray Wilson kept the rest of the Boys on the road (and the money rolling in). They'd be out for a few weeks as Brian laid down tracks with studio musicians (the credits read like a Who's Who of the Wrecking Crew), then they'd come home, learn the vocal arrangements, lay down the vocal tracks and hit the road again.
Don't try to confuse the issue with half-truths and gorilla dust.
and sweet dreams, real_earl :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIF0_EaXRJg
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
much prefer the 'plugged' version.
Kasabian - Underdog (Studio)
Kasabian - Underdog (Unplugged)
me-oww!
layla plugged
Layla - Live 1984 - Derek And The Dominos
layla unplugged
Eric Clapton Layla Original
layla unplugged is a terminally putrid ball-less travisty of a cover that needs to die. the song is supposed to be a fusion of clapton's own desperate longing to get into the pants of the then wife of beatle george harrison and an ancient iranian love tragedy about a girl named layla. the unplugged cover expressed none of the anguish, or longing, instead it's a puerile, mewling gutted fish.
thank you.
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hatedbeen bored with "Layla" (boredom is worse than hatred, of course...). I never really cared much for Clapton, to be honest, 'till I saw him come out and guest with Little Feat (!!) in Costa Mesa (CA) about 12 or so years ago."Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
Patti Boyd, George Harrison's ex wife
me-oww!
lenny bruce pretty much hit the nail on the head with his oft repeated jibe at clapton that he'd been "de-balled" in his playing and his performing had muddied it's fire by his being seduced by acoustic and "fusion" interests, rather than concentrating on what bruce thought were his strengths, his rock roots.
Lowell George--YES (sadly...)
Eric Clapton--not so much...
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
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Lenny Bruce died on August 3, 1966.
I'm not a huge Clapton fan either but I love the Layla album. The combination of Clapton and Allman was an amazing collaboration.
was never spoken
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZy19QzqUKk
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
Drowned (unplugged)
The Who
Drowned (from Quadrophenia)
I prefer the unplugged version. Conveys the sense of isolation, which is sorta the theme of the song in the first place.
Don't try to confuse the issue with half-truths and gorilla dust.
Duffy - Mercy live from Later... With Jools Holland
Duffy - Mercy acoustique
me-oww!
Feist - My Moon My Man
Feist - My moon my man (supposedly) acoustique
It's not as acoustique as I remember. I think someone swapped out vids...
me-oww!
Nobody's Fault But Mine
UnLedded, 1994
Fully Ledded, 1979
Corruption favors the wealthy.
Like 'em both but I like the voluminous edge on this one.
Wired: http://new.music.yahoo.com/soundgarden/tracks...
Acoustic: http://new.music.yahoo.com/soundgarden/tracks...
I go back and forth depending on my mood.
I much prefer the original acoustic version with just Weiland and DeLeo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnSxtv5BnZo
"Honky Tonk Women" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih2ygZQogMw
"Country Honk" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8dwWYBa1i4
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
Grohl's unplugged version is more soulful, and just better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8_R43XxBM4
One of my fave groups of all time from one of my favorite LPs of all time (Core).
Such wasted potential...
JP
http://giveusthisdayourdailtydread.blogspot.com
but I still prefer the term 'acoustic'
so its kind of tainted
I remember this performance back when MTV played actual music. Stone Temple Boneheads at the top of their game. From that era I still prefer Nirvana's performance the best. All the performances were spot on especially with the Meat Puppets' covers. All three versions better than the originals.
sweet interview with STP that I just read today http://******/aeHUTF
Massive Attack "Angel"
Hypnotic, and for fans of "The West Wing", this was the tune playing when Zoe Bartlett went missing.
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