Lindsey Does Here Comes The Sun

[GateandGarden]

I actually think it's quite good. The first time I heard it I didn't like it. I was like WTF? But then I appreciated how he did something different with it. I think it was a great tribute. I do consider it inferior to the original but it seems that that's how it goes with covers, anyway.

[amber]

Just saw it. It's not too bad, it definitely works in some way. I like the vocal fine, don't mind that it's different. The guitar is a bit too "Lindsey Jangly" for me, but it somewhat works within the context of Lindsey doing the song. However, I did think it lacked warmth for the most part. Although Lindsey's facial expressions were appropriately deep and sorrowful. Overall I enjoyed hearing it done in this unusual way. And, that's also one of the Beatles songs that I actually like quite a bit.

[mylittledemon]

I hope ChiliD sees that "REFleetwood" hasnt heard the original Here Comes the Sun....he'll have a field day with that one.

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by ReFleetwoodMac

A true music fan will only rebel harder when told what to listen to and will only search harder for less exposed slash commercial good music. Now go on and say that prayer. Go on. See how you like it.

Wow. How shockingly closed-minded. I guess I went about it the wrong way, with the thick sarcasm, but I'm trying to broaden your horizons. I should have said "anyone who loves music deserves to have Abbey Road." You're just cheatin' yourself on that one.

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by ReFleetwoodMac

A true music fan will only rebel harder when told what to listen to and will only search harder for less exposed slash commercial good music.

Oh, and not true. A true music fan can appreciate any genre. Whether you "like" it or not is another thing.

Commercial? And FLEETWOOD MAC isn't over-exposed-commercial-music as it's best?

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by ReFleetwoodMac

And I never listen to the White Album or Rumours. Does that make me a non-conformist who plays by his own rules and nobody else's? Not even his own? Weeee! Give me a banana!

No it doesnt make you a non-conformist. It's unfortunate. Those albums are genius. Anyhoo....i just love the banter. You make for interesting conversation. I'll buy you all the bananas you want.

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by ReFleetwoodMac

Commercial equals less "interesting". But now we are getting into generalizations and opinions.

Yeah I think generally that is true. However, I think Rumours is one of those rare albums that even though it was hugely "commercial", it is a great album musically. It just happen to sell 25 million copies and everyone at the time was wearing it out. Then you look at something like The Bodyguard soundtrack or something ridiculous like that. It sold a ton, was commercial, and definitely less interesting.

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by ReFleetwoodMac

And I never listen to the White Album or Rumours.

It's interesting that you say that. I don't listen to those all that often myself. I did when I first bought them, but I don't put them in too much now. Which albums are your favorites?

[wondergirl9847]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

I hope ChiliD sees that "REFleetwood" hasnt heard the original Here Comes the Sun....he'll have a field day with that one.

I didn't even know what song it was until I came here to find out. Had never heard it before. I think the facial expressions and overall tone of the song is due to Lindsey's being PO'ed at being told he couldn't go on that night. He threw his guitar, apparently (check out the hole in the bottom of the guitar!) in his anger.

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by ReFleetwoodMac

My devotion to this thread is admirable. But I'm afraid I must give the incredibly vague and unsatisfying answer of "I have no real favorites." Outside of saying they are all my favorites. There are only four others that I've heard though, so that's not too far fetched. Although the sound quality of Say You Will puts it slightly above the rest.

So, any pre-BN FM?

[amber]

Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

I didn't even know what song it was until I came here to find out. Had never heard it before. I think the facial expressions and overall tone of the song is due to Lindsey's being PO'ed at being told he couldn't go on that night. He threw his guitar, apparently (check out the hole in the bottom of the guitar!) in his anger.

Wait, what? Really? But he did go on, didn't he?

[wondergirl9847]

Yes, they let him do it, but I hear that Peter Jennings wasn't keen on the way he was singing the song or something.

Anyone remember details? I suck at details. LOL

[crylove77]

Hi! This is my first post here, but I've been a lurker for quite a while.

I have to say, this (Lindsey's version) is one of my absolute favorite songs. I'm sure I had heard the original prior to Lindsey's version, but had never "listened" to it before. I'm just not a fan of the Beatles, together or solo. I find Lindsey's a bit darker, but IMO, that comes from the passion with which he sings it. Me thinks he was a little overheated that night. So the story goes (as I've heard it), the ABC execs didn't like his rendition. He was called at his hotel and told he could not sing it that way and would have to 'tone it down' to sound more like the original. He got pissed and slammed his guitar against the wall of his room. At some point Kristen was on the phone with Rick Turner himself telling him the guitar was "in pieces." Lindsey didn't want to play a different guitar that night, so Rick Turner sent someone to repair that one. I'm not sure if he actually did tone it down a bit or if the "suits" gave in to his tantrum. But the gaping hole in the guitar that is visible in the video was part of the result. The guitar tech couldn't repair everything.

But anyway, I love it, give me just Lindsey and a guitar and I'm set. I haven't noticed that he was off key, but so what if he was a little. That's sometimes the risk you take with a live performance. An artist does not have the luxury of numerous retakes and "smoothing" things out as they have in the studio.

Angie

[wondergirl9847]

Welcome to the Ledge, Angie! Thanks for explaining the details of what happened.

[amber]

Thank you for telling the story, welcome.
That's weird, I don't imagine Lindsey doing things like that.