17-05-2019, 18:58
^^I liked them – their sounds were really good – and since uncle Neil and Hot August Night is about as much excitement as I’ve been able to wrap my ears around recently, and even that got a bit much at the end (and I had to skip "Soggy Pretzels" - what was he thinking?), I think I’ll listen to the mellifluous Karen and A Song for You – thanks for the reminder! I agree, she had a gorgeous voice.
CH, I differ re covers which I've probably mentioned before. Amazing how any number of originals were not all that wonderful, or successful until someone came along and covered them, or improved on them - brought them to a wider audience, and good for them - may even have resulted in recognition for the writer/s – so many variables. I also think a lot of the time it’s done out of admiration and respect, unless you’re the Sex Pistols or something (and possibly even then! Who can plumb the depths of those minds!! Lol!). I'm sure it's also strategic in many cases, however, Karen Carpenter had a gift for interpretation IMHO, just like Elvis
. Dedicated covers bands are a whole different story. Anyway – tomayto/tomaato!!
CH, I differ re covers which I've probably mentioned before. Amazing how any number of originals were not all that wonderful, or successful until someone came along and covered them, or improved on them - brought them to a wider audience, and good for them - may even have resulted in recognition for the writer/s – so many variables. I also think a lot of the time it’s done out of admiration and respect, unless you’re the Sex Pistols or something (and possibly even then! Who can plumb the depths of those minds!! Lol!). I'm sure it's also strategic in many cases, however, Karen Carpenter had a gift for interpretation IMHO, just like Elvis
. Dedicated covers bands are a whole different story. Anyway – tomayto/tomaato!!
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