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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
In some other threads people have posted versions of Unchained Melody. This is one of the great songs of all times. Now some are talking smack here about what the best version is. So I've compiled a few versions here so that people can listen, make up their own minds, and vote. And if you don't give a ****, then go back to your stupid ol' climate change threads, or keep arguing about the best colors for Bikes.
Those who are interested in changing the world, stopping war, and leaving a better place for the children will vote here. At the end is a video about the history of the song. The Righteous Brothers: Elvis: Sam Cooke: Leann Rimes: Lauren Alaina: A Brief History and Origin of the Song (catch Vito and the Salutations version!): I vote for Sam Cooke with the RBs close behind. It's all about Taste for me. Anybody can belt on the big notes. That's the Barbra Streisand syndrome. But emotion is more than just belting it.
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
Who's talking smack here?
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
It's for the children, Laurie, the children. Save the planet, vote. Make your case.
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
I think you miss the fundamental point, landmark, that any person who's present and open and committed in the song is giving and sharing and connecting and communicating. Period.
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
There were no feline fisticuffs in any of those videos. I declare shenanigans.
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
Landmark, I shiv a git. So I'll respond.
I've listened to your above presentations with interest because I came of age with most of the groups whose versions of Unchained Melody you presented above. But in this song, Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medly are second to none in my not so humble opinion. They gave blue eyed soul a place in musical history.
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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Tom Jorgenson Inner circle LOOSE ANGLES, CALIFORNIA 4451 Posts |
Landmark, thanks for this post. The song sets the day perfectly. I agree with you on the assessment...R. Bros. are the benchmark, but Sam Cook takes it home in emotion, voice and meaning. I'd love to hear anything it as good or better, if it exists.
Elvis: Not even close to his best, and should have been a studio recording instead of live. But Elvissy pleasant. The ladies are averagely good, but are performing the song. In comparison, shallow and emotionless. Vito and the Sal.s: Travesty to the ears and the song. Gak! Ah, but Sam Cook! Makes me want to get all of his work, and burn a candle in regret for all we've missed from him. Again, thanks.
We dance an invisible dance to music they cannot hear.
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
I agree that Sam Cook's version is the best, and most powerful, rendition of the song.
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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
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On May 11, 2014, Tom Jorgenson wrote: Not sure if you saw Laurie's post in another thread, but the point of this particular performance is absolutely NOT that it was Elvissy pleasant. Elvis was dying. Messed up by self-medication and an inability to find anything like true friendship (because a true king has no friends) and a loneliness that only he knew or ever could know (because whoever has been a king in a democracy?), he could still sing his heart out. He sang from the soul that night. Yes, he was performing (because he was a king who earned his crown through performance rather than battle), but he was giving it everything he had (which is what Elvis did). So you are absolutely right that it was not Elvis at his best. But it was Elvis at his purest, neediest, and givingest. It was the Elvis that make people like Laurie and me love him almost religiously. He was a beautiful human being who dared--courageously--to show the beauty of a human being. Read that last sentence again (because I'm still trying to capture the genius of Elvis with words): He was a beautiful human being who dared--courageously--to show the beauty of a human being. Music was his canvas, and his genius. But it was his soul that moved the earth. And anyone who doesn't think that Elvis moved the earth simply doesn't grasp the nature of the relationship of genius, culture, civilization, art, and eros. It's all philosophy 101. But it's true. Unless you're a Marxist. But that's a whole nuther lecture. |
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
Appreciated, Jeff, thankyou. It's tough to put into words, as you say, but then, that's genius for you, isn't it? And I find this thread, quite honestly, and its intent, to be opposite in nature.
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
Well, we can't all be geniuses.
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
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On May 13, 2014, landmark wrote: In our own special ways.
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
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On May 13, 2014, landmark wrote: Well to dole out some unsolicited(?) advice, you could start by honestly answering the question I posted earlier. This kind of tact is exactly the stuff I was referring to on the other thread, so if nothing else, you've illustrated the point for me. It's ok, though, landmark, I've got my own work to do, too, as we all do. |
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Marlin1894 Special user 559 Posts |
"Writing about music (and possibly the nature of genius) is like dancing about architecture."
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
Yeah, well, check the foundation before ya start dancing, maybe. And right back at ya, Marlin.
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
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On May 13, 2014, Magnus Eisengrim wrote: I certainly think we all have the potential, which is part of the point I've been trying to make. |
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
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On May 13, 2014, magicalaurie wrote: I was being ironic. We can't all be above average, let alone exceptional, unless we really let go of the normal meanings of words.
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
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On May 13, 2014, magicalaurie wrote: Laurie I like you and would be glad to hear even your unsolicited advice. What question specifically were you referring to.
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
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On May 13, 2014, Magnus Eisengrim wrote: Well, John, an open mind is a starting point. We all can raise the bar on "average", if you will, indeed. "what sustained him throughout this lengthy process was his intense love of and connection to the subject." "They excel by their ability to practice harder and move faster through the process, all of this stemming from the intensity of their desire to learn and from the deep connection they feel to their field of study. And at the core of this intensity of effort is in fact a quality that is genetic and inborn—not talent or brilliance, which is something that must be developed, but rather a deep and powerful inclination toward a particular subject. This inclination is a reflection of a person’s uniqueness. This uniqueness is not something merely poetic or philosophical..." http://thoughtcatalog.com/robert-greene/......mastery/ And, before somebody hits me with identical twins, multiples: http://multiples.about.com/od/funfacts/a/differenttwins.htm Everyone here knows what I'm talking about and has always known it. Society tries to oppress- we could go back to discussing wage slavery here. It's about this is your life and what do you love and what are you gonna do about it? That simple, I think. Thanks, landmark. It was: Quote: On May 10, 2014, magicalaurie wrote: |
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
Ha! I'm just having fun Laurie. There's something inherently ridiculous in the need to be a fan-boy or girl, so I thought I would put up a provocative sounding thread title in order to duke it out. If that's not your speed, that's okay with me.
As to genius, the 99% perspiration thing I think is overrated. Lots of people sweat plenty, and end up getting pretty much minimum wage for their efforts. Where, when, and how to put in that effort seems to me to be a part of the genius of geniuses.
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