Like or Dislike: I Still Miss Someone

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I like Johnny Cash's version better. I think I've heard that this song's been remade by a few other artists - anyone know who off hand?

I don't really dislike Stevie's take on it. I don't think it's bad - but I think it could have been so much better. For one thing, I think I would have preferred a simpler, more stark ballad with a softer, vulnerable vocal. The music in this one is too...I don't know...electronic? Robotic? I don't feel anything when I hear it. That silly carnival organ - ugh. Way too much organ (well, fake organ I assume.) I can hardly hear anything else. Except for the tambo or whatever the hell that's supposed to be. Hard to tell, since the only reference to percussion is Rupert & his "programmed drums." There's a nice bass line in there, but it's covered up by layers of crap. And good job whistling, Kelly Johnston. Yes, thanks for that.

Now. The vocal. I ordinarily adore Stevie belting it out, I do. But not here. It's almost as if she's yelling, trying too hard to convey that she's upset about this relationship ending. She didn't need to do that, the words communicate that very well. I think a softer vocal would have worked better. JMO.

I do love the way she sings "baby, when all the love was there." Love it.

Live? I'm not upset that she's never done it live, and it's not one I'd care to see her perform to be honest.

So, did she pick this song because she'd always liked it? Did she pick it for the blue eyes reference, and if so - for Lindsey, or someone else? Did someone say "hey, you should put a cover on this album, how about a Johnny Cash tune?" Thoughts?