Sorry, folks, I'm in a strange mood tonight. This tune, performed by The Chieftains with Jagger on vocals, is a keeper. It is yet another example of how Mick's unique singing talents can be exhibited outside of the framework of the Stones.
I could easily hear Mick performing some old-time folk songs, whether they be of old country or new country origins.
An extremely well-written song - great story. Many nice versions, including the one you speak of. The awesome Leonard Keringer sent me a couple of live versions of the Georgia Satellites doing this.
Phenomenal performance and song,I actually thought it's some kind of traditional Irish song until I found it's actually country.But this version is so haunting and mystic,nothing compares with it!One of the most romantic songs ever.
bv Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I was warming up with that song before the Oslo > show. Also the Mick duet with Peter Wolf - > "Nothing But The Wheel".
Oh, yessss!! Great song - also his (Wolf's) collaboration with Keef from the same album "Too Close Together" is fantastic. Sounds like a lot of fun was had.
Is the entire album worth having - or is it just these two songs? ;-)
As do the Louvin Brothers, who were a big influnence on the Everly Brothers and Gram Parsons, they alos did teh Christian Life as coverd by Gram and the Byrds.
"Long Black Veil" is a fantastic song. Never heard the Cheiftain's version but I love the Band's version. It's just a great song. Very well written. One of my all time favorites.
Interestingly, the Wikipedia article states that TLBV was originally recorded with Bono doing the vocals, but his tracks were removed and Jagger sang over the existing instrumental track. So, is it possible that the "ghost" vocals are remainders of the original Bono track?
> > The cd also includes "The Rocky Road To Dublin" > with the Rolling Stones,
It's a must to mention the riff of Satisfaction in "Rocky Road To Dublin". I think it was a nice touch/joke. I never cared for Irish music but this album is simply great.
What albums are The Band's version on? I've never heard it. BTW, my e-mail is public, in case anyone feels generous (wink).
BTW, Cash's version from the Folsom LP is great. There's a bit of humor in it, too, as Johnny asks for some water after he finishes the song. It's a classic Cash moment.
Rank Stranger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hello again! > > For THe BAND'S live version look here: > > [www.iorr.org]
Nanker Phlegm Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > As do the Louvin Brothers, who were a big > influnence on the Everly Brothers and Gram > Parsons, they alos did teh Christian Life as > coverd by Gram and the Byrds.
Gram also recorded Charlie Louvin's 'Cash on the Barrelhead'
On the top of my head I think Lefty Frizzel must have recorded 'Long Black Veil' as well
One of the great lyrics. The Band version is the best. The moment when you realize the narrator is speaking from beyond the grave still makes me shiver