Shake me up Judy Posted November 13 Posted November 13 One of the greatest Whistle Test performances and my favourite of all Alex's songs. So dark and enigmatic. He was unique and what a shame that he walked away from it all. Did the SAHB ever play here ? Anyone remember ? Where's Quilp when you need him. Quote
Jarndyce Posted November 13 Posted November 13 56 minutes ago, Shake me up Judy said: One of the greatest Whistle Test performances and my favourite of all Alex's songs. So dark and enigmatic. He was unique and what a shame that he walked away from it all Dead at 46 - what a waste. 1 Quote
Jarndyce Posted November 14 Posted November 14 On 11/11/2024 at 12:55 PM, La Colombe said: I like that - a lot! Thanks for posting… 1 Quote
Jarndyce Posted November 14 Posted November 14 This came up on a random play - I’d forgotten how good the “Rhinos…” album is… 2 Quote
Jarndyce Posted November 14 Posted November 14 On 11/10/2024 at 6:46 PM, Auntie Depressant said: Soz, Jarndyce. Eta - it was @VOICE OF REASONwho posted it. Sorry to him too. In fact sorry to everyone, everywhere. Sorry about that…🙁 Quote
Jarndyce Posted November 17 Posted November 17 (edited) Happy to be back…so here’s some Ivor Cutler… Edited November 17 by Jarndyce 1 Quote
The Voice of Reason Posted November 17 Posted November 17 On 11/8/2024 at 11:33 AM, Declan said: It’s one of my favourite songs too. But Fiona Apple massacres it here, it’s supposed to be sinister not a MOR schmaltz. (Going back to I want you) Sorry Declan. I must disagree with you here. Given the lyrics and the phrasing of the song I think it would be near impossible for anyone to turn it in any way to scmaltz. I think it’s sung with real emotion by FA here and with EC’s jarring guitar work it retains the same sinister feel as his original. Thats my opinion anyway 1 Quote
The Voice of Reason Posted November 20 Posted November 20 Another Hampshire Hawk one from me. I said the last one I posted was reminiscent of the Smiths. But this song to me is more of is more of a bastard child of Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave. I love it. 1 Quote
Jarndyce Posted November 20 Posted November 20 (edited) I read on another thread that the new Bishop has a beak…that reminded me of this - Maybe she has a cone for a beak and the tar makes her cry… Edited November 20 by Jarndyce Quote
The Voice of Reason Posted November 20 Posted November 20 On 11/19/2024 at 10:50 AM, Jarndyce said: I need to learn this one… Must confess I’m not familiar with Dave Alvin. But listened to this and enjoyed it. Particularly because you could make out the politically charged lyrics. If the lyrics are lost because either they are drowned out by the music being played, or they are mumbled a song loses something. Maybe a touch of a Tom Petty thing going on there? Quote
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