DJ Linus Loves and Wikipedia!

senseformiles · #1 02-06-2006, 11:50 PM

I quote from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_nicks

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In 2003, DJ Linus Loves released a cover of "Stand Back" featuring singer Sam Obernik on vocals. Many consider that Obernik's unique performance of the track is somewhat closer to how the song was meant to be performed originally, with the lyrics fitting in with the music much better than Nicks' original.
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The lyrics fitting in with the music much better than Nicks' original?
She wrote it. It's her song. Is it fair if wikipedia to say this? I think it's plain stupid.

Who is the 'many' people that think this? His vocals are lackluster, at best, and I bet people don't pass out when they see him perform this song in concert! As for a cover of a Stevie song, it is ok, but it can't compare to Hole's Gold Dust Woman.

Jyqm · #2 02-07-2006, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by senseformiles

I quote from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_nicks

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In 2003, DJ Linus Loves released a cover of "Stand Back" featuring singer Sam Obernik on vocals. Many consider that Obernik's unique performance of the track is somewhat closer to how the song was meant to be performed originally, with the lyrics fitting in with the music much better than Nicks' original.
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The lyrics fitting in with the music much better than Nicks' original?
She wrote it. It's her song. Is it fair if wikipedia to say this? I think it's plain stupid.

Who is the 'many' people that think this? His vocals are lackluster, at best, and I bet people don't pass out when they see him perform this song in concert! As for a cover of a Stevie song, it is ok, but it can't compare to Hole's Gold Dust Woman.

If it bothers you that much, go ahead and change it.

DavidMn · #3 02-07-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by senseformiles

I quote from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_nicks

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In 2003, DJ Linus Loves released a cover of "Stand Back" featuring singer Sam Obernik on vocals. Many consider that Obernik's unique performance of the track is somewhat closer to how the song was meant to be performed originally, with the lyrics fitting in with the music much better than Nicks' original.
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The lyrics fitting in with the music much better than Nicks' original?
She wrote it. It's her song. Is it fair if wikipedia to say this? I think it's plain stupid.

Who is the 'many' people that think this? His vocals are lackluster, at best, and I bet people don't pass out when they see him perform this song in concert! As for a cover of a Stevie song, it is ok, but it can't compare to Hole's Gold Dust Woman.

I havent heard this. sounds like its pretty forgettable.,

JazmenFlowers · #4 02-07-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

I havent heard this. sounds like its pretty forgettable.,

it's actually pretty good, I think. but for sure not better than the original.

DavidMn · #5 02-07-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

it's actually pretty good, I think. but for sure not better than the original.

Hmm, I'll take your word for it and give it a listen.

Sorcerer386 · #6 02-07-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyqm

If it bothers you that much, go ahead and change it.

Yeah, isn't Wikipedia that site where just anyone can add things about, well, just anything? I found out the hard way that it's not exactly the place to get valuable information...before I knew what it was, I had quoted from it for a paper for school, and the professor was like, "This isn't a VALID source." I mean, I think the facts were right...still got a lower grade for it though. Damn +'s and -'s always annoyed me.

Jyqm · #7 02-07-2006, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorcerer386

Yeah, isn't Wikipedia that site where just anyone can add things about, well, just anything? I found out the hard way that it's not exactly the place to get valuable information...

Depends what you're looking for. There was an article published recently that claimed a bunch of scientists had scoured a lot of the Wikipedia entries on scientific subjects, and the vast majority of them were very accurate. Most information on Wikipedia is pretty reliable, but no, it shouldn't be used as an academic source, given the nature of the site.

Janis_no1 · #8 02-07-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by senseformiles

I quote from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_nicks

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In 2003, DJ Linus Loves released a cover of "Stand Back" featuring singer Sam Obernik on vocals. Many consider that Obernik's unique performance of the track is somewhat closer to how the song was meant to be performed originally, with the lyrics fitting in with the music much better than Nicks' original.
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Well i guess this means DJ Linus and Obernik are going to have another 6 albums coming out...

Oh and i didn't realise that Sam's version got to number 5 on the charts ??? I must of missed that!