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Post by toshtego on Aug 19, 2018 23:17:47 GMT -5
Not the best vocalist but certainly a great songwriter. I grew up listening to him as he began recording so I am used to that voice. I agree, a much better writer then singer! Case in point.....Neil Sedaka had a voice that would chill my bones....lol. But was one of the top song writers of our time. He wrote many songs for the Beatles and Neil Diamond 👍 Neil Sedaka! Have not thought about him for years. I was a fan back in the day, 1961. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 20, 2018 3:52:40 GMT -5
Great topic. One that we were just debating over at work. Some of my favorites that haven't been mentioned: A 24 year old Joe Cocker doing the Beatles, A Little Help from my Friends. This is an excellent version...and brings me back to the days of watching 'The Wonder Years' when I was a child. |
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Post by Stanhill on Aug 20, 2018 4:13:21 GMT -5
That's interesting and as I'm a Beatles fan, I got curious, Can you remember which ones..? I found this reference to Neil Sedaka and The Beatles on Wikipedia: "When describing the Beatles' effect on his career in the mid-1960s, Sedaka put it brusquely: "The Beatles—not good!"."
He didn't exactly sound enamored by the four lovable mop tops from Liverpool. This is one song that was written for John Lennon by Neil Sedaka beatleshistorian.com/?p=203Yes, but the song was written in 1975, five years after The Beatles stopped.
You wrote: "He wrote many songs for the Beatles...", so I just got curious which ones he wrote for them. |
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Post by cgvt on Aug 20, 2018 5:40:29 GMT -5
None
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Post by isett2860 on Aug 20, 2018 9:37:59 GMT -5
You can't Hurry Love- Phil Collins/Diana Ross And the Supremes
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Post by isett2860 on Aug 20, 2018 9:43:55 GMT -5
Also I know he is The Boss, but I’ve always liked Manderd Mann’s
Version of Blinded by the Light better!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 9:46:10 GMT -5
Also I know he is The Boss, but I’ve always liked Manderd Mann’s Version of Blinded by the Light better! I too agree👍👍 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 20, 2018 11:57:41 GMT -5
Janis Joplin's covers of "Ball and Chain" and "Summertime"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 12:00:48 GMT -5
This seems like a good place to leave this:
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 20, 2018 12:03:02 GMT -5
Not the best vocalist but certainly a great songwriter. I grew up listening to him as he began recording so I am used to that voice. I agree, a much better writer then singer! Case in point.....Neil Sedaka had a voice that would chill my bones....lol. But was one of the top song writers of our time. He wrote many songs for the Beatles and Neil Diamond 👍 We used to make fun of Willie Nelson's voice, but then it grew on us. We used to joke about his covers of great songs, but then we found out that he wrote them to begin with. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 20, 2018 12:04:13 GMT -5
This seems like a good place to leave this: You're just on a roll, aren't you? 🤠😎 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 20, 2018 12:04:50 GMT -5
I agree, a much better writer then singer! Case in point.....Neil Sedaka had a voice that would chill my bones....lol. But was one of the top song writers of our time. He wrote many songs for the Beatles and Neil Diamond 👍 We used to make fun of Willie Nelson's voice, but then it grew on us. We used to joke about his covers of great songs, but then we found out that he wrote them to begin with. I've done that before. I'm thinking to myself, "why did that person butcher the original?" and then I realise... 😳 |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 12:06:21 GMT -5
This seems like a good place to leave this: You're just on a roll, aren't you? 🤠😎  Everybody should hear that version at least once. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 12:07:32 GMT -5
Wipe Out by The Surfaris  Wipe Out by The Ventures  PS
FOR SOME REASON YOUTUBE WILL NOT COPY LINKS....must be having an issue.
I might have chosen protected videos.....WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE VERSION?? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 20, 2018 12:09:54 GMT -5
Just to say, Aretha should have had a "flags at half - staff" for the few days. When Willie goes, they will surely be lowered in Texas. These are National Treasures.
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 20, 2018 12:12:16 GMT -5
Wipe Out by The Surfaris Wipe Out by The Ventures I like both. I made a mix tape of driving music and I had the versions back to back. Which reminds me of another cover I like better than the original. "On the Road Again" by Tom and Jerry's Rockets. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 20, 2018 12:19:51 GMT -5
Wipe Out by The Surfaris Wipe Out by The Ventures PS
FOR SOME REASON YOUTUBE WILL NOT COPY LINKS....must be having an issue.
I might have chosen protected videos.....WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE VERSION??I'm not sure I've heard either. All I know is the chubby checker version. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 12:21:07 GMT -5
As a former drummer I prefer the Ventures version due to a faster riff & rift. But I definitely enjoy the Surfaris Wipe Out as well👍👍
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 12:23:55 GMT -5
Wipe Out by The Surfaris Wipe Out by The Ventures PS
FOR SOME REASON YOUTUBE WILL NOT COPY LINKS....must be having an issue.
I might have chosen protected videos.....WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE VERSION??I'm not sure I've heard either. All I know is the chubby checker version. The song Wipe Out is mostly a well known drum solo made popular back in the 60’s by the Surfaris. Later played by The Ventures. Listen to both versions on YouTube later👍👍 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 20, 2018 12:39:13 GMT -5
I'm not sure I've heard either. All I know is the chubby checker version. The song Wipe Out is mostly a well known drum solo made popular back in the 60’s by the Surfaris. Later played by The Ventures. Listen to both versions on YouTube later👍👍 I plan to. 👍 |
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Post by cgvt on Aug 20, 2018 13:53:29 GMT -5
Skynyrd's version of this song is absolutely outstanding, but... I like JJ Cale's original better
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 20, 2018 13:55:56 GMT -5
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Post by toshtego on Aug 20, 2018 15:30:51 GMT -5
I'm not sure I've heard either. All I know is the chubby checker version. The song Wipe Out is mostly a well known drum solo made popular back in the 60’s by the Surfaris. Later played by The Ventures. Listen to both versions on YouTube later👍👍 While we are on to Surf Music, here is a cover which deserves a nod: |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 15:48:11 GMT -5
Toshtego.......^^^^^^^^^^^^^ brings back fond memories.....thanks for posting 👍👍
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 20, 2018 16:03:05 GMT -5
The song Wipe Out is mostly a well known drum solo made popular back in the 60’s by the Surfaris. Later played by The Ventures. Listen to both versions on YouTube later👍👍 While we are on to Surf Music, here is a cover which deserves a nod: Regardless of the music, that look like a lovely wave. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 16:27:11 GMT -5
Paddy, ^^^^^^^^^ did you like the song??? It’s way before your time......perfect song for surfing 👍👍
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 20, 2018 16:53:06 GMT -5
Paddy, ^^^^^^^^^ did you like the song??? It’s way before your time......perfect song for surfing 👍👍 I did like it. Slightly repetitive but a good track nonetheless. |
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Post by toshtego on Aug 20, 2018 17:44:39 GMT -5
I never realized Old Roy Clark was this talented. "Malaguena" is a popular tune in these parts and this might just be the best cover I have heard.
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 20, 2018 19:22:44 GMT -5
I never realized Old Roy Clark was this talented. "Malaguena" is a popular tune in these parts and this might just be the best cover I have heard.
In his day, Roy Clark was considered to be the best. Long before Hendrix and Stevie Ray. I think I have a couple of his guitar LPs. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 20, 2018 19:25:40 GMT -5
I never realized Old Roy Clark was this talented. "Malaguena" is a popular tune in these parts and this might just be the best cover I have heard.
In his day, Roy Clark was considered to be the best. Long before Hendrix and Stevie Ray. I think I have a couple of his guitar LPs. Roy was incredibly talented. Unsung guitar hero. |
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