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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. 

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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.

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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

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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…

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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?

 

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