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Post by Andrei on Jul 14, 2014 0:37:39 GMT
I am presently doing some interviews for a local radio station - they are in the order of 5 to 8 minutes long and the subject matter is that I choose a song and talk about it, the singer, lyrics, the album, musical aspects - I just have to keep it interesting. I also promote the vinyl revival. (I am allowed to promote my business for a minute or two). The station is aimed at people in their forties. So far there has been:
Sixto Rodriguez - Crucify your Mind;
Katie Melua - Secret Symphony;
Pat Suzuki - How High the Moon;
Emmy the Great - North;
Shivaree - Goodnight Moon.
The first track was an example of protest lyrics and I could quote something like: 'Don't try to impress me with your manner of dress, A monkey in silk is a monkey no less.' The last track was an example in chatting about the film music of Quentin Tarantino. I have one or two more up my sleeve, but my question to the forum is this: do you know any great tracks that have an interesting story to them? We live in a world of a rather short attention span so I don't have a long time to develop ideas. Any suggestions?
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Post by Chris on Jul 14, 2014 2:31:42 GMT
What about John Lennons Gimme Some Truth? Another protest song relating to all the tripe we hear from the media. Strikes me as utterly timeless as the song was released in 1971 and remains a real sign of a lack of political change in those 42 years. I love this track. www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-lennon/songs/gimme-some-truth/ |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 14, 2014 6:01:53 GMT
Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water has an interesting story, having been composed after a part of their hotel caught fire.
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 14, 2014 7:52:04 GMT
'Ode to Billy Joe' by Bobby Gentry.
It's a fantastically vivid example of songwriting - take the part where the family are discussing someone's death in between mouthfuls of food:
Most interestingly, you never get to find out the full story, so you are left to play it out in you mind - through several different endings.
Very clever.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2014 8:40:38 GMT
How about 'My own eyes' by Xavier Rudd. He is a modern protest singer with Green leanings. The song is all about the destruction caused by greed and politics.
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Post by danielquinn on Jul 14, 2014 8:51:30 GMT
Tank Park Salute - Billy Bragg , the title is an enigma, it as simple lyrical genius and there are so very few songs about the death of your father , which for a vinyl loving man in his 40's will be pertinent .
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Post by Andrei on Jul 14, 2014 21:07:14 GMT
Gee thanks guys! Keep 'em comin. I have to say I like good lyrics - 'The Night Before Larry was Stretched' (Elvis Costello) is on a par with 'Ode to Billy Joe'.
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Post by Andrei on Jul 15, 2014 6:28:49 GMT
Oh my giddy aunt! Just had phone catch-up with my brother in Auckland. I tell him about my radio interviews and ask if he has any suggestions for a Song and a Story. He comes back with ... wait for it ... 'Two Little Boys' by Rolf Harris. rofl.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 15, 2014 12:22:28 GMT
The Fall - A New Face in Hell
fits any government
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Post by Chris on Jul 22, 2014 12:48:47 GMT
Hayseed Dixie do an excellent cover of Greendays "Holiday" which to me sounds much more like it should.
It could be an interesting one as it shows how one bands music and lyrics can be transformed entirely by another.
Dig them both out,have a listen and you may well agree.
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Post by Andrei on Jul 23, 2014 21:27:35 GMT
I will look it up thanks. Singers covering others work is a worthwhile 'Topic'. Often it is a vast improvement, sometimes just different, and sometimes disappointing. It would make a good thread in itself. Here's a few:
Original Hurt by Johnny Cash - now done by Leona Lewis. Stunning.
Original Lovesong by The Cure - much more intimately done by Adele.
The Girl from Ipanema by Stan Getz - interesting but not better take by Amy Winehouse
Crying by Roy Orbison - copied by Don McLean. I prefer Orbisons voice, but prefer Don McLeans backing.
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Post by Chris on Jul 23, 2014 22:00:04 GMT
Hurt was originally aNine Inch Nails tune. Best J Cash cover is One(U2) and Mary J Blige covers it well also. The Cash video to Hurt is heartbreaking - he truly,truly loved his wife and could not believe he outlived her even after all his bad behaviour. After you've seen this LL cannot get near the emotion involved.
Could bring a tear to a glass eye that vid and head and shoulders above Nine Inch Nails version.
Another excellent cover is Luther Wright and the Wrongs doing comfortably numb or Urge Overkills version of Girl you'll be a woman soon.
Hopefully you enjoy these.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 24, 2014 5:16:31 GMT
The Scissor Sisters do an 'interesting' version of Comfortably Numb. Agreed about Cash and Hurt.
I find Adele unlistenable.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2014 5:25:00 GMT
I find Adele unlistenable. Thats because she is  |
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Post by pinkie on Jul 24, 2014 5:30:22 GMT
I find Adele unlistenable. Thats because she is Peasant  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2014 5:32:26 GMT
Thats because she is Peasant I always was revolting  |
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