Old vs. New "Rhiannon" - Page 2

Serrart · #16 08-19-2005, 08:52 PM

I like both the new and the old. The song has changed with her through the years, IMO. In the seventies it talked about... well whatever it was written about... today it talks of her.

Romy

diamondsnake · #17 08-19-2005, 09:14 PM

I'm going to break the mold and say that I like the new ones today. I like the old ones too, but I think I like the SYW tour/Gold Dust Tour better. The "Well I don't think you do" seals the deal.

I love the ending on the Live in Boston DVD too. So passionate and dramatic.

DrummerDeanna · #18 08-19-2005, 09:19 PM

Definitely the old stage performances...BUT I have to say that "The Dance" version of Rhiannon is my favorite....not as crazy and such as some past ones - but it will always be the first song that drew me in

Red · #19 08-19-2005, 09:51 PM

The "Well I don't think you do" seals the deal.

Nailed it! How she shouts and pumps her tiny little fist? Awesome!

I'm also a huge fan of the House of Blues version of Rhiannon...I think it was '94? She loses it at the end in the most spectacular way.

JazmenFlowers · #20 08-19-2005, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

I'm also a huge fan of the House of Blues version of Rhiannon...I think it was '94? She loses it at the end in the most spectacular way.

yes she does. I love that one too. I'd like to see her go all out and attempt it.

I love the 70's versions more but I also like them today...the slow burn as some call it and the "well I don't think you do" - it always has those little gems that keeps it cool, IMO.

tlssln · #21 08-20-2005, 09:02 PM

[QUOTE=Ghost_Tracker]Sorry - - - Phone. Talk amongst yourselves.

I'll give you a topic:

70's style "Rhiannon" vs. current "Rhiannon,"

as performed by Stevie onstage -

which is better???

No comparison. Everytime I hear it live now, I hold my breath hoping she'll do it like she used to but she always pulls it back and I think doesn't she just want to tear into it again? Do it Stevie!

David · #22 08-21-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by witchy_woman13

it didn't work ......... oh well ............... why does it have to be so complicated ?

You're a little nutty, aren't you, sugar?

jwd · #23 08-21-2005, 04:45 PM

I can't choose. I love them all.

DeeGeMe · #24 08-21-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jwd

I can't choose. I love them all.

Best answer I've seen so far in this thread. I agree with you on this! I love, love, love the old 70's verison but there's something about the current version that I love and adore too!

mikeschmike · #25 08-21-2005, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GarboSpeaks!

That one from the old TV show in particular. Ummm, the 1976 show. Gawd, why am I having a mind blank right now? Tired that's why. Anyway, I love the old way she'd do "All the same, all the same" etc over and over. Just so much more fire in the old versions vs. today.
I would choose any new version in concert though over the initial recorded 1975 version.

The Midnight Special was the show, and yeah, best Rhiannon ever.