Landslide

[Anthony]

Okay folks, let's hear some opinions.
What do you think about the Dixie Chicks version of "Landslide"?
Personally, the song is awesome but the Chicks just didn't do it justice.

[glitter_fades]

It's good.
Stevie's is better.
Hey, as long as she's making money from it...

[tamaraluvsFM]

I like their version. I think its soft and melodic. I of COURSE love Stevie's version 100%, but the DC did good. It could have been so much worse, like a blue grass hillbilly cry in your beer version. Sorry country lovers...lol

Tamara

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I like it!

Pip

[gypsysara]

I love it. Doesnt replace Stevie, but I love it!

[Crown]

There are certain songs that should never be covered.

But between the Smashing Pumpkins' version and the Dixie Chicks', I definitely prefer the former. I think the Chicks are extremely overrated.

[sparky]

I think the Chicks did a fine job. They made it country. I don't love it, but it's respectable. The Smashing Pumpkins cover...oh boy. Not for me. That guy's voice could curdle milk. But I'm glad they did it. The more people who know about SN's writing abilities, the better.

[Anthony]

Nice replies, but I still stand by my opinion. DC did alright, but Stevies rendition will always be no.1
Can you picture this? The Dixie Chicks doing "Edge of Seventeen"?
Now, I have a question. Remember the song "Turning Music into Gold"? The name might not be right, but she did it with a Country Western singer. Who was he? Glenn Campbell? Charlie Rich? I'm not even sure if I got the title right.

"The World is a Vampire" Smashing Pumpkins

[Siri Ruane]

Lol. That would be s sight to see.

I think the idea of making the song coutry, and all acoustic like that was great, but I didn't like the way they sung it. That twang in their voices just throws it off... way way way off.

You know that sound when you are trying to tune a really flat guitar? I hate that sound...

[MACFAN]

The song you are referring to is called "Gold" and was released on John Stewarts album "Bombs Away Dream Babies". It can also be found on Stevie's "Enchanted" box set.

[sarahw]

I can't stand the verson by the dixie chicks....I find them way too "twangy" on anything they sing....

[gldstwmn]

Originally posted by Anthony
Now, I have a question. Remember the song "Turning Music into Gold"? The name might not be right, but she did it with a Country Western singer. Who was he? Glenn Campbell? Charlie Rich? I'm not even sure if I got the title right.

It was John Stewart. He was in the Kingston Trio. They are considered folk. Their bio is on The Penguin as is their q&a.

As for Landslide, nothing tops Stevie but the DC did it some justice. As for Billy Corgan singing it, well maybe he should have tried Edge of Seventeen.

[gypsygem81]

I really like it. Obviously not as good as Stevie doing it, but I like they way they turned it country. I really like the album Home too.

Love Gem

[flyfirefly]

I like it.

I think it was toned down somewhat, really simple. I like Sheryl Crow's remix a little better--had some more guitar work, a little bit of percussion.

I also however, agree with what Lindsey said in an interview--something like he thought it was too country and it's a little awkward to have a country group cover a song by a legendary rock band, and completely tone it down. However, I think it was done in good taste, and simple. And musically, Landslide is simple and beautiful and I think that comes across.

[DrummerDeanna]

I enjoyed it the first 20947883 times I heard it on the radio, but am now SICK to death of it....but I'm not saying it's bad...they did it justice...I just am not a big fan of covers of anyone's work...

As for Billy Corgan...I STILL haven't hear that version...didn't Tori Amos also do a cover of Landslide though?