If you mean under the verse, that's a small bodied guitar I assume, Crowell's usual instrument these days. If you mean the solo, I assume it's either a banjo or mandolin.
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If you mean under the verse, that's a small bodied guitar I assume, Crowell's usual instrument these days. If you mean the solo, I assume it's either a banjo or mandolin.
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Yes, I was referring about the light sounding stringed instrument that is used right from the beginning of the recording. It just seems very light like an autoharp being played with a felt pick. Thanks for your insight walrus. I'm going to look up some autoharp recordings to retune my hearing.
Live version below. No pick by Crowell contributes to the "light" sound, perhaps...
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That's another really tough one, @walrus !! I'm a huge Townes fan. Such a talented and troubled artist and he's written so many truly amazing songs. But as tough as it was, I'm gonna give the edge to Townes on this one. There's something brutally simple and haunting about it. Both amazing versions of an incredible song!!
Okay here's one.... both amazing... I'm just not sure. You tell me....
This is a really tough one for me.... I love Shawn but I think the original artist nailed it....
In this case, I concur with those who voted for the original. It's Shawn Colvin, after all...
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Well, the original is Robert Earl Keen, who wrote it! Shawn did her cover version much later. Is that what you meant??
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The funny thing is that for true die-hard, hardcore Townes fans, that track--which I think is pared down and just lovely--is fromThat's another really tough one, @walrus !! I'm a huge Townes fan. Such a talented and troubled artist and he's written so many truly amazing songs. But as tough as it was, I'm gonna give the edge to Townes on this one. There's something brutally simple and haunting about it. Both amazing versions of an incredible song!!
one of his albums that the die-hards consider "over-produced" and not representative of who he really was.
I don't agree with that BTW--for example I think this cute of Flyin' Shoes is brilliant:
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It's not a fair question! To anyone with two good ears, it's two different songs.Give me a day... I'll get right back to you!! Thanks for playing!!
OKAY didn't need a day... this was a tough one.... I'm still not sure, but I'm leaning towards Bob D. You??
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The first time I heard Alison Krause's version of "Baby, Now That I've Found You" it made my hair stand up. What a version.
How about:
Michael and Heather at the Baggage Claim, by Julian Velard and Alex Dezen
from the album Saving for a Custom Vanfatherdaughterrecords.bandcamp.com
The cover version is from the wonderful (and sad) Fountains of Wayne tribute album, Saving For A Custom Van, released after the death of Adam Schlesigner from COVID complications.
A nice song to play, too.
Rodney Dangerfield said to an airline clerk, "I want a ticket to LA, and I want to send my luggage to Peru."
The clerk said, "Mister Dangerfield, we can't do that!"
Rodney said, "Why not? You did it last time!"
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Harry's. Cool strings and no saccharine vocal harmonies.
Here's a pair. I like Wesley's version. Check out the badass bass line.
Gah! I meant I liked the Colvin version better, but articulated it like a drunken sailor! Thanks for the correction!
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Yeah, I'll go with Wills Alan Ramsey on Muskrat Love!! Very nice version!! Toni does a good job. How many teeth does she have in total??
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600 I think.
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Okay I hope this isn't a repeat.... HOOO boy!!
Or... maybe this one?
Or... maybe this one?
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It's an absolute draw. Neither is better than other and both are great.
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In this instance, I have to vehemently AGREE with you!!
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I love it when you get vehement.In this instance, I have to vehemently AGREE with you!!
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Such a great song, and two great versions by equally great artists, both sadly gone too young.
Maybe a tiny edge to Ms Wolf as the author, but--jeez--Nancy Griffith?
Gotta love both.
I have performed this song too, with an acoustic vocal duo, and it is a great song to play--the mark of a great tune, it just falls to hand and voice.
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This isn't that tough.... but maybe it is....
And my fave.....
It's tough....
And my fave.....
It's tough....