Thursday, June 12, 2008

Friday Music

It's Friday. I need music.

Since I didn't post Friday Music last week, and I've been punished with reruns of horrible television shows, I've decided to take no chances this week and post it early. So here we go.

This week's guest commenter is my pal Rob Zero, who's a fellow editor and play bass guitar for New Jersey rockers the Jukebox Zeros. It's a kick-ass band that has been featured many times in our Racer X Films. He's also a regular here on RtN and Friday Music and a very cool dude.

The topic Rob has chosen is this: The Beatles. I think this is the first time a band has been a topic, so we're breaking new ground here. I'm looking forward to seeing how creative people get with their responses.

As always, please link to your suggestions.
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23 comments:

  1. ZeeJune 12, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    You knew this one
    was coming, so I'll go ahead and get it out of the way now.

    You actually exposed me to this band a few years ago.

    And this one.

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  2. olives and moreJune 12, 2008 at 11:54 PM

    OMG, I love The Beatles.. Too bad I just got home from Molly's and my brain is mush. Also, I've been a stranger to RtN....*Sigh* I miss it.
    Here. I don't think it's that creative and I feel like I have recommended it in the past.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oriqi_2YaXc

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  3. gettoJune 13, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    Not a huge Beatles fan, so this is what I got: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsQPu03Wc_c&NR=1

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  4. CrusselldrumsJune 13, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    Ahhh... the Beatles. Where to start?

    Wow, I had never heard this version... very cool!


    Two of my faves.


    Oh... what the hell!?!

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  5. Rob ZeroJune 13, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    I'm curious as to why so many people are concentrating on Beatles covers... interesting...

    Zee: I don't know those bands, but I like the idea of putting a website on the front of the stage.

    Getto: Cool vid. My wife has a well-worn VHS of Live Aid, and this isn't on it.

    Crusselldrums: I'm often of the thought that covering the Beatles on record is often futile, since it's impossible to match the original. However, that Mann/Penn cover is pretty tremendous and captures the spirit of the original.

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  6. Rob ZeroJune 13, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    Olives and More: WAY underrated tune with the descending chord progression that has come to be known as the Beatles sound.

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  7. Rob ZeroJune 13, 2008 at 9:38 AM

    Here's a few of my favorite Beatles tunes:

    Great riff

    George is my favorite Beatle and THIS is a nice song. I find Lennon's harmonies a little haunting and otherworldly. I wonder if they do this in the great coffee shop in the sky?

    IMHO, Paul's solo career kind of pinnacled with the Band on the Run record. Here's a cool tune from that one.

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  8. SleekPeltJune 13, 2008 at 10:30 AM

    My favorite John Lennon solo song. One of them, anyway.

    Check out this crazy business.

    This is bitchin'.

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  9. ClashJune 13, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    rb: Great topic. I agree there are a few bands that are immune to anyone ever doing a cover better than the original, and the Beatles are among those selected few.

    I have posted this one before, but it’s one of my favorites in a stripped down version.

    Let it Be

    Short tune, but sweet

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  10. Rob ZeroJune 13, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Sleek: Some trivia. Jealous Guy was actually written as a Beatles' song called "Child of Nature." Various demos exist on several bootlegs (and a snippet appears on the Let It Be Naked 2nd CD).

    Often, people criticize the Fabs for not "rocking" enough. They need to see those Shea shows. Some great rock and roll there.

    Clash: Great choices. Eleanor Rigby may be the most depressing well-known song in the history of pop music. Some groundbreaking songwriting by Paul.

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  11. AnonymousJune 13, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    Beatles preached peace love and happiness....so G love wrote a song about these too:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtdrK44M8n0

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  12. ClashJune 13, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    rob zero: You seem like a well qualified Beatles aficionado. Give me your choices for the best 2 albums and I’ll listen to them…..start to finish. I need to dive into their genius a bit deeper.

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  13. AnonymousJune 13, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    Another George classic, with a shout out to Zee's asian covers:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9mEKMz2Pvo

    More George, and my best hope of triggering a flashback:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mTPDDs7sYk&feature=related

    A decent cover:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyOFVX_W29M

    Proof that the boys from Liverpool transcend all genres:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqU7PkOSuHM&feature=related

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  14. moneytastesbadJune 13, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    Yeah, American Idol sucks, but this rocks.

    The Be Sharps

    OUCH!

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  15. Helen MansfieldJune 14, 2008 at 9:38 AM

    I know Brits still hail Oasis as the next coming of the Beatles, putting "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" at the top of the nation's all-time favorite albums.

    I had a lot of hope, and love for The Las: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Las

    My favorite cover would have to be Sarah McLachlan's version of "Blackbird" from the "I Am Sam" soundtrack. It makes my heart stop every time I hear it.

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  16. UnknownJune 14, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    Well, well, well, what could be more suitable than songs from possibly the world's most influential foursome? Let's see:

    The Beatles Lady Madonna [1968] - A bluesey boogie-woogie, sounding like something Monty Python would have done.

    John Lennon Oh My Love [Imagine, 1971] - So sweet.

    The Beatles Nowhere Man [Rubber Soul, 1965] - Something a bit more introspective, although the Yellow Submarine visuals are like a bad acid trip.

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  17. Rob ZeroJune 16, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    Clash: I have to recommend Abbey Road. I feel it's their best record. I am continually moved by the "medley" at the end. I'm going to suggest Help as the other album. It's very underrated and filled with great rock n roll and pop songs. They really started to grow as songwriters at this point, and Ringo was on FIRE during '65 and '66.

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  18. Rob ZeroJune 16, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    Chud: Loved the "While My..." cover. That guy's playing is really quite beautiful. I tried to get through the Maroon 5 cover... I really did... but the singer incites violence in my soul.

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  19. Rob ZeroJune 16, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Helen: I never thought that Oasis sounded that much like the Beatles. Occasionally, they'd use phase similarly and those aforementioned descending chord progressions, but that's about it. I agree, The La's were a good band.

    TEOH: Trivia... Lady Madonna is about a whore. The days of the week are her johns ("Wednesday morning papers didn't come...").
    Nowhere Man is one of my favorites. Just a great song 100%.

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  20. ClashJune 16, 2008 at 6:15 PM

    rz: Thanks! I'm on it.

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  21. Rob ZeroJune 17, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    Mediating this blog really got me thinking of my favorite Beatles tunes. If you're interested, here's 5 more all from '66-'67:

    ONE

    TWO

    THREE (Check out that bass)

    FOUR (Only song credited to all four Beatles)

    FIVE (Movie version... recorded in '67, not released 'til Yellow Submarine film in '69)

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  22. moneytastesbadJune 17, 2008 at 10:42 PM

    What, no review of my selections :(

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  23. Rob ZeroJune 18, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    Money: I know I wrote something, because The Rutles is my favorite music parody of all time (even above Spinal Tap). I guess I screwed up somehow.

    My wife called me into the room during that American Idol performance. That kid was quite good.

    Be-Sharps. Not only is it a funny pun, but there is no B sharp on the music scale. Those Simpsons writers are brilliant

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