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Post by The End on Feb 10, 2008 16:27:01 GMT
Herman's Hermits - I'm Into Something Good
[music]http://www.fileupyours.com/files/150873/HHSomethingGood.mp3[/music]
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2008 17:17:32 GMT
Love these comparisons Arthur! Great stuff! I have always found Herman's Hermits to be a little bit twee for my liking - they certainly recorded some great songs though, aided by future 10cc member Graham Gouldman. I actually have the original single by Goldie and the Gingerbreads single which is far,far better than HH in my opinion - always sounds like someone stepping on a seagull after the line "I get a feeling that's oo-wee"!! I think the reason the Goldie track isn't working is because the URL (the link) is too long - if you rename the track to make it shorter it should work Thanks mate - followed your advice and people can now listen to it. See what I mean about the 'Bits & Pieces' drumming? !
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Post by The End on Feb 10, 2008 17:36:08 GMT
I see what you mean about the Dave Clark "stomp" :-) And yeah, I do love that organ!! LOL Did you read my article about Ron Ryan? Anyway, I mention a track in there by Doug Sheldon called "Your Ma Said You Cried In Your Sleep Last Night" - well here it is and compare it the DC's Bits and Pieces. Doug Sheldon - "Your Ma Said You Cried In Your Sleep Last Night" [music]http://www.fileupyours.com/files/150873/Night.mp3[/music]
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Post by The End on Feb 10, 2008 17:36:58 GMT
Dave Clark Five - "Bits And Pieces" [music]http://www.fileupyours.com/files/150873/Bits.mp3[/music]
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2008 18:50:29 GMT
I see what you mean about the Dave Clark "stomp" :-) And yeah, I do love that organ!! LOL Did you read my article about Ron Ryan? Anyway, I mention a track in there by Doug Sheldon called "Your Ma Said You Cried In Your Sleep Last Night" - well here it is and compare it the DC's Bits and Pieces. I did read your article about Ron Ryan. I think it eminated from one of my threads about the song 'Because' when I mistakenly thought that Dave Clark had written the song - infact I read every thread in the whole forum and I have to say that it's one of the better Beatles orientated forum. I see what you mean about Doug Sheldon and The Dave Clark Five. At times, it's tantamount to blatant plagiarism! Btw, I cannot open your two 'I'm Into Something Good' clips and it may well be that it's because they're m4a files as opposed to mp3 files. As soon as I've had a chance to compare them, I'll post my comments. I'm very familiar with Herman's Hermits version though. I'm working on more 'USA v UK' songs. I've got a couple of ideas already. Watch this space.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2008 20:38:18 GMT
Another song that had three versions, one of which was very different to the original. The song is called 'Stay' and was written by a guy named Maurice Williams in 1953 when he was only 15 years old (some people are so enviably talented!). It was part of the 'doo-wop' scene back then and it wasn't until 1960 that he issued the song as a single under the name Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs. The record went to number one in the US Billboard Hot 100 and has the distinction of being the shortest single to reach number one, clocking in at 1 minute and 57 seconds. To me, the song has a reggae feel about it - a 'skank' if you like and this original version is the definitive one being my personal favourite. It reached number 14 in the UK Singles chart in 1961. In 1963, The Hollies released a version of 'Stay' that was much faster and, dare I say it, more 'Rock 'n' Roll' than the original. The Hollies were becoming really popular at that time and it was no surprise that the record entered the UK singles chart and peaked at number 8. The Four Seasons (with Frankie Valli) released a version of the song in 1964 that reached number 16 in the US Billboard Hot 100. Theirs is a version more in keeping with the original and is typical of their style with the falsetto voices and big production and is my least personal favourite although they make a really good interpretation of the original. I'll keep the best (my opinion folks!) until last and I'll kick off with The Four Seasons. Mind, there's an organ in this version so The End might just prefer this version The Four Seasons - Stay [music]http://www.filefreak.com/pfiles/46211/Four%20Seasons%20-%20Stay.mp3[/music]
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2008 20:42:11 GMT
The Hollies - Stay
[music]http://www.filefreak.com/pfiles/46211/Hollies%20-%20Stay.mp3[/music]
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2008 20:44:39 GMT
Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
[music]http://www.filefreak.com/pfiles/46211/Maurice%20Williams%20-%20Stay.mp3[/music]
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Post by The End on Feb 10, 2008 21:33:01 GMT
I did read your article about Ron Ryan. I think it eminated from one of my threads about the song 'Because' when I mistakenly thought that Dave Clark had written the song - infact I read every thread in the whole forum and I have to say that it's one of the better Beatles orientated forum. I see what you mean about Doug Sheldon and The Dave Clark Five. At times, it's tantamount to blatant plagiarism! Btw, I cannot open your two 'I'm Into Something Good' clips and it may well be that it's because they're m4a files as opposed to mp3 files. As soon as I've had a chance to compare them, I'll post my comments. I'm very familiar with Herman's Hermits version though. I'm working on more 'USA v UK' songs. I've got a couple of ideas already. Watch this space. Ah yeah, I remember now - yeah it stemmed from our "Because" discussion. Cheers for your comments about the forum - MUCH appreciated and I'm so glad you like it here! By the way, the Earl Jean and Herman's Hermits tracks should now be playable. Look forward to your new US vs UK examples :-)
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Post by The End on Feb 10, 2008 21:37:44 GMT
Do you know what - I really like ALL of those versions of "Stay" - each one offers something a bit different - I've never heard that Four Seasons' version before though. I always loved the energy of The Hollies version and the laid back feel of the original - funny that they have both featured heavily in two very different film soundtracks - The Hollies in Good Morning Vietnam and the Maurice Williams version in Dirty Dancing. My favourite is the original though "woops, la di da!".
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Post by zipp on Feb 11, 2008 10:15:20 GMT
For all you fans of Stay, do you know the live version by Jackson Browne on his album Running On Empty? It's a lot of fun!
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Post by The End on Feb 11, 2008 11:04:19 GMT
For all you fans of Stay, do you know the live version by Jackson Browne on his album Running On Empty? It's a lot of fun! Really? Any chance of an upload here?
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Post by zipp on Feb 11, 2008 20:41:47 GMT
Well not from me unfortunately. I only have it on vinyl and I can't even listen to it myself since my steam-powered turntable has conked out!
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Post by The End on Feb 11, 2008 22:28:15 GMT
LOL
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2008 9:31:19 GMT
Sticking with the Herman's Hermits theme - here is the original version of I'm Into Something Good by Earl Jean, lead singer of The Cookies. I did always like The Hermits version until I heard the original - now I won't listen to anything but Earl Jean's! Let me know what you think Hi T.E. Hope you are well. Listened to the Earl Jean version and have to say that it's far superior to Herman's Hermits. I hadn't heard the Earl Jean version before but, listening to it, you can actually believe that she did wake up 'feelin' fine' as she sings the song with real commitment and belief. She puts a lot of 'soul' in the performance whereas Peter Noone sings it as a happy happy bouncy sugar sweet 'pop' song. As you say, twee - and I think your spot on. Thanks for introducing me to the ultimate version.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2008 10:10:11 GMT
Here's a much talked about song (well, the actual version of it rather than the song itself). Read on. In 1963, an American band called The Kingsmen went into the studio to record the single 'Louie Louie' and the B side, an instrumental. They recorded the two songs in one take, probably because of studio time limitations and financial restrictions. Their version has been much talked about, firstly because the FBI initially pulled it whilst they were investigating the 'obscene lyrical content' - unfounded of course and the single released in 1964. And secondly, the song has become one of those purely unintended seminal classics. Right from the start (yes, The End - straight into an organ intro ) it's loose, it's all over the shop, it's raw, it's energetic - and it's absolutley brilliant! Listen to the moment after the guitar break when the singer comes in too early and realizes mid word so he stops singing whilst the drummer almost begs the singer to come in at the right time by hitting the drum so hard it sounds out of context. It's all a messy, wonderful piece of music - which is what makes it the classic it has become. In the UK, The Kinks released a version of the song (1964) which is typically Kinks and although it's a good, more tighter version than The Kingsmen's I'm afraid that it pales into insignificance because of the hype and the 'quirkiness' of the original. See what you think. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie [music]http://www.filefreak.com/pfiles/46211/Kingsmen%20-%20Louie%20Louie.mp3[/music]
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2008 10:11:58 GMT
The Kinks - Louie Louie
[music]http://www.filefreak.com/pfiles/46211/Kinks%20-%20Louie%20Louie.mp3[/music]
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Post by The End on Feb 16, 2008 19:33:27 GMT
Hi T.E. Hope you are well. Listened to the Earl Jean version and have to say that it's far superior to Herman's Hermits. I hadn't heard the Earl Jean version before but, listening to it, you can actually believe that she did wake up 'feelin' fine' as she sings the song with real commitment and belief. She puts a lot of 'soul' in the performance whereas Peter Noone sings it as a happy happy bouncy sugar sweet 'pop' song. As you say, twee - and I think your spot on. Thanks for introducing me to the ultimate version. Yeah I'm well thanks mate :-) Glad you like the Earl Jean version - I am still blown away by those backing vocals, they are amazing! Great piano too of course!!!
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Post by The End on Feb 16, 2008 19:42:45 GMT
Here's a much talked about song (well, the actual version of it rather than the song itself). Read on. In 1963, an American band called The Kingsmen went into the studio to record the single 'Louie Louie' and the B side, an instrumental. They recorded the two songs in one take, probably because of studio time limitations and financial restrictions. Their version has been much talked about, firstly because the FBI initially pulled it whilst they were investigating the 'obscene lyrical content' - unfounded of course and the single released in 1964. And secondly, the song has become one of those purely unintended seminal classics. Right from the start (yes, The End - straight into an organ intro ) it's loose, it's all over the shop, it's raw, it's energetic - and it's absolutley brilliant! Listen to the moment after the guitar break when the singer comes in too early and realizes mid word so he stops singing whilst the drummer almost begs the singer to come in at the right time by hitting the drum so hard it sounds out of context. It's all a messy, wonderful piece of music - which is what makes it the classic it has become. In the UK, The Kinks released a version of the song (1964) which is typically Kinks and although it's a good, more tighter version than The Kingsmen's I'm afraid that it pales into insignificance because of the hype and the 'quirkiness' of the original. See what you think. The Kingsmen - Louie Louie The Kingsmen version is actually in my top 10 favourite songs of all time! Absolutely faultless in spite of its many faults! How about this then - here is the original version from 1957 by the song's author Richard Berry! You can actually understand the lyrics! Kingsmen version is still the best though I think. Richard Berry - Louie Louie [music]http://www.fileupyours.com/files/150873/Louie.mp3[/music]
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Post by Michelle Revolution on Feb 20, 2008 2:13:24 GMT
That version of I'm Into Something Good is amazing. Thanks for the song uploads guys.
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