Music Cup Round 7 - Dead Artists

by sodhat Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:45 am

I really wanted to call this round 'coffin botherers' but I refrained so as not to offend the sensibilities of the wider forum.

Last round was a romp for transgender anthem Lola, followed by Rod Stewarts ode to a slightly morally corrupt woman sleeping with a schoolboy.

Back on more solid ground with this round, so please select your TWO favourite tracks from the poll. Maybe leave a reason why you voted for what you did, or even better, insult the selection of some of the rubbish tracks here.

The next round will be a bit of a narrower field, and I want your album openers. I.e. songs that are first on the album upon which they were originally released. I am taking a stand and refusing to accept compilation/best of albums because they will be all good songs.

Get them into me by Monday morning if you can and we'll get this hopping along.

Leaderboard is on the last round thread if you are so inclined to view it.

by Rowley Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:47 am

Voted for the King and what I hope is Union's choice.

by sodhat Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:49 am

Rowley wrote:Voted for the King and what I hope is Union's choice.

Which do you presume that to be?

by mystiroakey Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:50 am

How could I have forget about hendrix in this!!

And Marley!!

Good songs up

by **Crimey** Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:56 am

Went for 'Hurt' by Johnny Cash, even though it came up in the covers round, it is genuinely an excellent song in its own right, not just as a cover.

And then I went for 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra, as it another one that I've liked.

Not a huge fan of John Lennon, didn't realise he'd get so many votes.

Was wondering whether a band with a dead member would count, so for example Nirvana?

by mystiroakey Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:56 am

Quick note about one of Hendrixes entries!

All along the watch tower was infact written by Bob Dylan. Allthough Hendrix took it to a different level. He didn't write the song and Dylan who did is alive and kicking!

by Adam D Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:56 am

I have voted for Elvis but American Trilogy is my favorite.

by **Crimey** Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:57 am

mystiroakey wrote:Quick note about one of Hendrixes entries!

All along the watch tower was infact written by Bob Dylan. Allthough Hendrix took it to a different level. He didn't write the song and Dylan who did is alive and kicking!

Johnny Cash didn't write Hurt either, but Trent Reznor who wrote the song is.

by **seanmichaels** Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:58 am

Don't know how to play this game but it has to be Freddie 'who wants to live forever'.

by **Crimey** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:00 am

seanmichaels wrote:Don't know how to play this game but it has to be Freddie 'who wants to live forever'.

Queen is another that I'm not sure would count.

What about the Beatles?

by **Hero** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:00 am

mystiroakey wrote:Quick note about one of Hendrixes entries!

All along the watch tower was infact written by Bob Dylan. Allthough Hendrix took it to a different level. He didn't write the song and Dylan who did is alive and kicking!

I'd be more concerned about the hidden message in the other Hendrix song choice. Why should we put a hex on the nation of Chile?

by sodhat Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:00 am

Crimey wrote:Went for 'Hurt' by Johnny Cash, even though it came up in the covers round, it is genuinely an excellent song in its own right, not just as a cover.

And then I went for 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra, as it another one that I've liked.

Not a huge fan of John Lennon, didn't realise he'd get so many votes.

Was wondering whether a band with a dead member would count, so for example Nirvana?

No, I made the distinction to avoid a very wide field to select from. I would have accepted bands where they were all dead, but none were nominated.

by Adam D Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:00 am

we were told specifically that we couldnt have lead singers of bands unless the majority of the band were dead.

Otherwise, Queen would have got a good showing!

by **Hero** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:01 am

Loving the Macho Man entry! (not the rumoured one he did on Steph)

by sodhat Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:01 am

Hero wrote:
mystiroakey wrote:Quick note about one of Hendrixes entries!

All along the watch tower was infact written by Bob Dylan. Allthough Hendrix took it to a different level. He didn't write the song and Dylan who did is alive and kicking!

I'd be more concerned about the hidden message in the other Hendrix song choice. Why should we put a hex on the nation of Chile?

I get the feeling that the chap that nominated that meant "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" but I had to take his nomination at face value.

by **JuliusHMarx** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:04 am

No idea what Union's choice is. Went for Harrison and Sinatra. Does someone really think Woman is Lennon's best solo track?

by mystiroakey Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:04 am

By the way although I am knocking the all along the watchtower pick. I actually infact voted for it..

I think its going to top this.

I picked mine to quick assuming I was going to miss my chance.. Nil pous for me this round!!

by **Hero** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:07 am

On the note of covers, what would you all put forward as a top 5 list of covers?

by **Crimey** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:11 am

sodhat wrote:
Crimey wrote:Went for 'Hurt' by Johnny Cash, even though it came up in the covers round, it is genuinely an excellent song in its own right, not just as a cover.

And then I went for 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra, as it another one that I've liked.

Not a huge fan of John Lennon, didn't realise he'd get so many votes.

Was wondering whether a band with a dead member would count, so for example Nirvana?

No, I made the distinction to avoid a very wide field to select from. I would have accepted bands where they were all dead, but none were nominated.

If that's the case, then All Along the Watchtower shouldn't count. That was a Jimmy Hendrix Experience song, and one of the people involved in the recording (Dave Mason) is still alive....

by mystiroakey Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:12 am

1. All along the watch tower- JH
2. Wonderwall- Ryan adams -
3. The times they are changing- Tracey Chapman
4. Heartbeats - Jose gonzalez

5. Hurt- Johny Cash

by Stella Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:15 am

Went for Sitting On The Dock of The bay and My Way

by Mind the windows Tino. Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:15 am

I went for Otis Redding and Elvis. It is not my favourite Presley song but it is still a great tune.

I think Sinatra will probably win this round. I like the song and would have voted for it, but when I was (much) younger we used to go to this club in the North-West and every Friday and Saturday night they would end the evening playing My Way.

All the mongs, thugs and ugly females would all congregate in the middle of the dance floor, put their arms round each other and sing it. Makes me shudder to remember it.

by Rowley Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:18 am

Hero wrote:On the note of covers, what would you all put forward as a top 5 list of covers?

The Byrds – Mr Tamborine Man

The Jam – David Watts

The Action – Harlem Shuffle

Dexy’s – Jackie Wilson Said

Ian Brown – In the Year 2525

by Stella Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:20 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I went for Otis Redding and Elvis. It is not my favourite Presley song but it is still a great tune.

I think Sinatra will probably win this round. I like the song and would have voted for it, but when I was (much) younger we used to go to this club in the North-West and every Friday and Saturday night they would end the evening playing My Way.

All the mongs, thugs and ugly females would all congregate in the middle of the dance floor, put their arms round each other and sing it. Makes me shudder to remember it.

That happened down here as well, except, we don't have ugly females down here Very Happy

by mystiroakey Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:20 am

"
The Byrds – Mr Tamborine Man"

great pick... I will put that in at no.5 and take out cash!

Bob dylan the legend he is has been covered amazingly well!!

by Mind the windows Tino. Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:23 am

Stella wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I went for Otis Redding and Elvis. It is not my favourite Presley song but it is still a great tune.

I think Sinatra will probably win this round. I like the song and would have voted for it, but when I was (much) younger we used to go to this club in the North-West and every Friday and Saturday night they would end the evening playing My Way.

All the mongs, thugs and ugly females would all congregate in the middle of the dance floor, put their arms round each other and sing it. Makes me shudder to remember it.

That happened down here as well, except, we don't have ugly females down here

Trust me Stella, I didn't marry a North-West lass. I prefer my females to have less facial hair than me.

by Il Gialloblu Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:23 am

Gone for Macho Man and Stevie Hyper D.

Cash, Lennon, Marley etc are just too predictable to get excited about anymore. Especially 'Hurt'. Could have bet my house on it being on the list here, if I had one. It's been done to death and it still keeps popping up and getting votes.

by Guest Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:24 am

I voted for All Along The Watchtower - awesome song - and Macho Man. Oooooohhhhh yeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhhh Miss Elizabeth.

by sodhat Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:24 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Stella wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I went for Otis Redding and Elvis. It is not my favourite Presley song but it is still a great tune.

I think Sinatra will probably win this round. I like the song and would have voted for it, but when I was (much) younger we used to go to this club in the North-West and every Friday and Saturday night they would end the evening playing My Way.

All the mongs, thugs and ugly females would all congregate in the middle of the dance floor, put their arms round each other and sing it. Makes me shudder to remember it.

That happened down here as well, except, we don't have ugly females down here

Trust me Stella, I didn't marry a North-West lass. I prefer my females to have less facial hair than me.

You've turned into a real southern nancy, haven't you? I bet you have lime in your beer now.

by The Special Juan Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:25 am

Did I get my first or second choice?

by Mind the windows Tino. Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:25 am

Il Gialloblu wrote:Gone for Macho Man and Stevie Hyper D.

Cash, Lennon, Marley etc are just too predictable to get excited about anymore. Especially 'Hurt'. Could have bet my house on it being on the list here, if I had one. It's been done to death and it still keeps popping up and getting votes.

Good lord, Gia. Has super_insecure hacked your account.

by Mind the windows Tino. Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:26 am

sodhat wrote:

You've turned into a real southern nancy, haven't you? I bet you have lime in your beer now.

Steady on, sodhat. There is a line, pal.

by **Crimey** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:26 am

Crimey wrote:
sodhat wrote:
Crimey wrote:Went for 'Hurt' by Johnny Cash, even though it came up in the covers round, it is genuinely an excellent song in its own right, not just as a cover.

And then I went for 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra, as it another one that I've liked.

Not a huge fan of John Lennon, didn't realise he'd get so many votes.

Was wondering whether a band with a dead member would count, so for example Nirvana?

No, I made the distinction to avoid a very wide field to select from. I would have accepted bands where they were all dead, but none were nominated.

If that's the case, then All Along the Watchtower shouldn't count. That was a Jimmy Hendrix Experience song, and one of the people involved in the recording (Dave Mason) is still alive....

by sodhat Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:27 am

The Special Juan wrote:Did I get my first or second choice?

First

by The Special Juan Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:28 am

sodhat wrote:
The Special Juan wrote:Did I get my first or second choice?

First

Thanks

. The irony of the second choice doing better bites.

by Rowley Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:29 am

Tina is so southern now he puts unnecessary Rs in words like bath.

by sodhat Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:31 am

Rowley wrote:Tina is so southern now he puts unnecessary Rs in words like bath.

I bet he doesn't even breed whippets anymore.

by **seanmichaels** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:32 am

sodhat wrote:
Crimey wrote:Went for 'Hurt' by Johnny Cash, even though it came up in the covers round, it is genuinely an excellent song in its own right, not just as a cover.

And then I went for 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra, as it another one that I've liked.

Not a huge fan of John Lennon, didn't realise he'd get so many votes.

Was wondering whether a band with a dead member would count, so for example Nirvana?

No, I made the distinction to avoid a very wide field to select from. I would have accepted bands where they were all dead, but none were nominated.

sweet home alabama - lynyrd skynyrd

by **Enforcer** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:32 am

I voted for my song and would have voted for my second choice if that was up there - Heard It Through The Grapevine. Quite surprised at how few songs on the list I liked.

Didn't vote for All Along The Watchtower I'm not a Hendrix fan and it was much better by Dylan, as most things are.

Top 5 Dylan Covers:
The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man
Janis Joplin - Blowin in the Wind
Guns N Roses - Knocking on Heavens Door
Johnny & June Cash - It Aint Me Babe
Rage Against the Machine - Maggies Farm

by Stella Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:32 am

Rowley wrote:Tina is so southern now he puts unnecessary Rs in words like bath.

That's correct, according to our Queen's English Very Happy

by Mind the windows Tino. Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:34 am

sodhat wrote:
Rowley wrote:Tina is so southern now he puts unnecessary Rs in words like bath.

I bet he doesn't even breed whippets anymore.

Nope but I do eat liver and bacon for breakfast each morning.

by **Hero** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:34 am

Crimey wrote:
Crimey wrote:
sodhat wrote:
Crimey wrote:Went for 'Hurt' by Johnny Cash, even though it came up in the covers round, it is genuinely an excellent song in its own right, not just as a cover.

And then I went for 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra, as it another one that I've liked.

Not a huge fan of John Lennon, didn't realise he'd get so many votes.

Was wondering whether a band with a dead member would count, so for example Nirvana?

No, I made the distinction to avoid a very wide field to select from. I would have accepted bands where they were all dead, but none were nominated.

If that's the case, then All Along the Watchtower shouldn't count. That was a Jimmy Hendrix Experience song, and one of the people involved in the recording (Dave Mason) is still alive....

Same goes for the Bob Marley tracks too then...

by The Womble Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:36 am

Went for Instant Karma and Watchtower.

Instant Karma is Lennon's best imo, it is a brilliant song. It's a shame My Way is up there, it is no where near Frank Sinatra's best song, That's Life, Come Fly With Me, Theme from New York New York and Bad Bad Leroy Brown are so much better.

As for All Along The Watchtower, Jimi Hendrix made that song his own (as Louis Walsh would say). I don't care that Dylan wrote it, I associate it more with Hendrix.

by **Crimey** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:37 am

Hero wrote:
Crimey wrote:
Crimey wrote:
sodhat wrote:
Crimey wrote:Went for 'Hurt' by Johnny Cash, even though it came up in the covers round, it is genuinely an excellent song in its own right, not just as a cover.

And then I went for 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra, as it another one that I've liked.

Not a huge fan of John Lennon, didn't realise he'd get so many votes.

Was wondering whether a band with a dead member would count, so for example Nirvana?

No, I made the distinction to avoid a very wide field to select from. I would have accepted bands where they were all dead, but none were nominated.

If that's the case, then All Along the Watchtower shouldn't count. That was a Jimmy Hendrix Experience song, and one of the people involved in the recording (Dave Mason) is still alive....

Same goes for the Bob Marley tracks too then...

Yeah.

Everybody start again! Cool

by mystiroakey Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:37 am

True Crazy. Instant karnma is a classic..

by Guest Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:40 am

I only just noticed the 1812 Overture Laugh

Good song that, I get my funk on when I hear it Music Cup Round 7 - Dead Artists 3933776953

by Il Gialloblu Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:43 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:Gone for Macho Man and Stevie Hyper D.

Cash, Lennon, Marley etc are just too predictable to get excited about anymore. Especially 'Hurt'. Could have bet my house on it being on the list here, if I had one. It's been done to death and it still keeps popping up and getting votes.

Good lord, Gia. Has super_insecure hacked your account.

Reading that back; yeah, it was pretty downbeat. I stand by it though. How about a round of 'Bands/Songs You Like But Nobody Else Knows'? Get people youtubing and discovering new stuff? Mix it up a bit.

Not a slight on sodhat's running of the game by the way, doing a sterling job, Sir. Just the nature of it (the game) I guess.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:44 am

I may be wrong but Voodoo Chile and Voodoo Child slight return are just insignificantly different recordings of the same song, I believe Chile the original

by Il Gialloblu Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:44 am

Azzy Mahmood wrote:I only just noticed the 1812 Overture

Good song that, I get my funk on when I hear it

Cannonfire as percussion = 0 votes. Sad

by sodhat Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:47 am

chris.wilkerson13 wrote:I may be wrong but Voodoo Chile and Voodoo Child slight return are just insignificantly different recordings of the same song, I believe Chile the original

Voodoo Child is the one with the wah-wah guitar intro. The one Hogan used as his entrance in the WCW days. Chile is more bluesy, and long.

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