tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post4878033752173412688..comments2024-03-19T03:07:14.839-04:00Comments on PowerPop: Weekend Listomania (Special The Right Tool For the Job Video Edition)NYMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863355110457910935noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-33719417867719124312009-05-16T18:15:00.000-04:002009-05-16T18:15:00.000-04:00Please place me down with cthulhu on Rough Mix, a...Please place me down with cthulhu on <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAmbgTt4GqY" REL="nofollow"> <I>Rough Mix</I></A>, an album that remains on my most played list even now. Every track, great!<br /><br />Also, Oswego, on <A>"Fairytale of New York"</A>!<br /><br />A pretty good one was the Golden Palominos <I>Visions of Excess</I>, with Michael Stipe (among others) on vocals - e.g., "Boy (Go)"<br /><br />And, if we mention celebrity sing-alongs, I have to say that I was partial to <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjWENNe29qc" REL="nofollow"> "Sun City" </A> by Artists United Against Apartheid. Clearly 80's synth & drums, but still pretty good.John Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640694304430187948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-80617286288328386162009-05-16T14:36:00.000-04:002009-05-16T14:36:00.000-04:00The T-Bone Burnett and Elvis Costello collaboratio...The T-Bone Burnett and Elvis Costello collaboration "the Coward Brothers" produced the memorably witty single "The People's Limousine". I like it much better than "Veronica". But I'm a T-Bone fan too.cthulhunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-53068849047330986442009-05-16T14:24:00.000-04:002009-05-16T14:24:00.000-04:00Although I actually love the song, agree that the ...Although I actually love the song, agree that the Natalie/dead Dad Unforgettable was creepy. Equalled only by the aptly named father/daughter Sinatra duet, Something Stupid. <br /><br />Also on my ugh list, even though it's more country than pop, but it crossed over to the Top 40 stations, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton - Islands in the Stream.Libby Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915834698802726985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-11069857432521694562009-05-16T11:07:00.000-04:002009-05-16T11:07:00.000-04:00Cher and Gregg Allman did a album together.
I thin...<I>Cher and Gregg Allman did a album together.<br />I think it was called "Look upon my works ye mighty, and despair"</I>LOL!<br /><br />The cover was as bad, or worse, than the album:<br /><br />http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_msHZhK8UVUE/SDBocM04_bI/AAAAAAAAAFw/04UpY0Pl3iY/s400/two.jpgGummonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-66404680631469778632009-05-16T09:17:00.000-04:002009-05-16T09:17:00.000-04:00dSmith said...
Cher and Gregg Allman did a album ...<I>dSmith said... <br />Cher and Gregg Allman did a album together.<br />I think it was called "Look upon my works ye mighty, and despair<br /></I>I think it was around that time that Bette Midler famously observed that "Cher is preggy by Greggy."steve simelsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-62874408663640298052009-05-16T00:35:00.000-04:002009-05-16T00:35:00.000-04:00MBowen said...
There were two French, Frith, Kaise...<I>MBowen said...<br />There were two French, Frith, Kaiser, Thompson albums: 1987's Live, Love, Larf & Loaf and 1990's Invisible Means.</I>Both are available on the Fledg'ling label:<br />http://www.thebeesknees.com/?cat=10Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-52385287604540491222009-05-15T23:04:00.000-04:002009-05-15T23:04:00.000-04:00Cher and Gregg Allman did a album together.
I thin...Cher and Gregg Allman did a album together.<br />I think it was called "Look upon my works ye mighty, and despair"dSmithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-36306720552718912012009-05-15T20:53:00.000-04:002009-05-15T20:53:00.000-04:00And I hadn't thought of the Jagger-Bowie version o...And I hadn't thought of the Jagger-Bowie version of "Dancing in the Street" in years. Thanks a LOT, Steve.<br /><br />Some oddball faves:<br /><br />I'm not a particular fan of either Phil, Collins or Bailey, but "Easy Lover" went down, er, easy.<br /><br />I can't abide Rufus Wainwright, but I think his Ben Folds collaboration with "Careless Whisper" is cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q01WCVrgQaU<br /><br />Got to agree with Anonymous about Laura Nyro and Labelle with the "It's Gonna Take a Miracle" album, especially the title song, "I Met Him on Monday," and "The Bells."<br /><br />But the first song that sprang to mind was Otis Redding and Carla Thomas on "Tramp."Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743825684303825072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-36888150647801680572009-05-15T20:25:00.000-04:002009-05-15T20:25:00.000-04:00Pretty good: Paul Simon & Los Lobos on "T...Pretty good: Paul Simon & Los Lobos on "The Myth of Fingerprints" from <I>Graceland</I>. Of course, LL had to sue Simon for a piece of the royalties.<br /><br />Weird pairing: Aimee Mann (who hadn't gone solo yet) singing backup on Rush's "Time Stands Still".MBowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17992038501958547302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-6488686837891993222009-05-15T19:07:00.000-04:002009-05-15T19:07:00.000-04:00My bad nomination:
Our local GOR (granola-oriente...My bad nomination:<br /><br />Our local GOR (granola-oriented rock)station every once in a while pulls out this live duet of Natalie Merchant and Michael Stipe covering "To Sir With Love". It is utterly gag-worthy.Noam Sanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14078219408896745687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-35460081143092876792009-05-15T18:13:00.000-04:002009-05-15T18:13:00.000-04:00There were two French, Frith, Kaiser, Thompson alb...There were two French, Frith, Kaiser, Thompson albums: 1987's <I>Live, Love, Larf & Loaf</I> and 1990's <I>Invisible Means</I>.MBowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17992038501958547302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-71590265834973759372009-05-15T17:24:00.000-04:002009-05-15T17:24:00.000-04:00ANOTHER TREASURE :
The Dirty Mac a one-time Englis...ANOTHER TREASURE :<br />The Dirty Mac a one-time English supergroup consisting of John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Mitch Mitchell - ROLLING STONES CIRCUSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-61385226882685796512009-05-15T16:23:00.000-04:002009-05-15T16:23:00.000-04:00almost forgot-
steve earle and lucinda williams- ...almost forgot-<br /><br />steve earle and lucinda williams- you're still standing there<br /><br />and let's not forget that sir macca did record a pretty good duet with stevie wonder in the early '80s. no, not *that* one, i mean 'what's that you're doing.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-65999482744022407882009-05-15T15:44:00.000-04:002009-05-15T15:44:00.000-04:00No, no, no. Say Say Say was infinitely better tha...No, no, no. <I>Say Say Say </I>was infinitely better than the Worst Pop Song Ever Recorded: <I>The Girl is Mine</I>, also by Jackson/McCartney. Also, worst duet, worst collaboration, etc.Marsupialnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-70913811494171585192009-05-15T13:50:00.000-04:002009-05-15T13:50:00.000-04:00David --
Yeah, that's the album I was referring t...David --<br /><br />Yeah, that's the album I was referring to. Haven't heard it in ages, but I remember loving it. A totally goofy Beach Boys cover, and that stunning Willie Dixon blues cover...<br /><br />Among others.<br /><br />If you wanna burn me one, I'll make it worth your while...steve simelsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-39285293193888603462009-05-15T12:05:00.000-04:002009-05-15T12:05:00.000-04:00While we're discussing Richard Thompson collab...While we're discussing Richard Thompson collaborations, his one-off with French, Frith, and Kaiser (Live, Love, Larf & Loaf) produced an absolutely stirring version of "Loch Lomond" among other gems. Steve, if you don't have it, let me know!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378528518778247285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-12526103868186934012009-05-15T11:58:00.000-04:002009-05-15T11:58:00.000-04:00what -- nobody mentioned Alan Price and Georgie Fa...what -- nobody mentioned Alan Price and Georgie Fame?<br />:-)The Phantom Creepnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-12483273923162720962009-05-15T11:57:00.000-04:002009-05-15T11:57:00.000-04:00Gummo --
There's also a great Richard Thompson on...Gummo --<br /><br />There's also a great Richard Thompson one-off collaboration album from the 80s where he plays with Fred Frith, and somebody from Beefheart's band.<br /><br />A killer version of a Willie Dixon tune, if memory serves...steve simelsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-87467786402407400412009-05-15T11:44:00.000-04:002009-05-15T11:44:00.000-04:00Hm, I actually like some of the *ughs* on these li...Hm, I actually like some of the *ughs* on these lists:<br /><br />I love the Bowie/Bing collaboration on Little Drummer Boy. So sue me.<br /><br />Say Say Say is a lot better pop music than either McCartney or Jackson was doing at the time solo. <br /><br />But for new entries:<br /><br />David Thomas of Pere Ubu did an album in the 80s with Richard Thompson that was just delightful. Unfortunately, my copy got destroyed in my infamous flood, but I still have very fond memories of it -- it was Thomas's best solo work.<br /><br />On her 1995 comeback tour opening for Bob Dylan, Patti Smith sang a wonderful duet with Bob of his song, "Dark Eyes." It was, I believe, the only tour he's done the song, and those two non-singers sounded really nice together.<br /><br />I second the Johnny Cash/Rick Rubin nomination -- guided by Rubin's adventurous respect, Cash was able to go out with a career high of some of his best music. Specifically, Johnny & Joe Strummer doing "Redemption Song" from those sessions is magical.<br /><br />I would also nominate the Jack White/Loretta Lynn collaboration on her album, Van Lear Rose. It's a unique gem.<br /><br />Oh, and did I mention:<br /><br />I WON A NO-PRIZE, I WON A NO-PRIZE!!!!Gummonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-29495894897397200472009-05-15T11:34:00.000-04:002009-05-15T11:34:00.000-04:00Good: Sting and Dire Straits on "Money For Nothing...Good: Sting and Dire Straits on "Money For Nothing" ... his voice is perfect for the "I want my MTVeeeeee ... "<br /><br />Good: Aretha and Annie Lennox ...<A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDQE4UMVhEQ" REL="nofollow">"Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves"</A>Over the top but fun: Bette Midler and Mick Jagger doing<A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J35zjSsdjiw" REL="nofollow"> "Beast of Burden"</A> ... the set-up is hilarious, as is the glorious hideousness of the 80s.<br /><br />Excrutiatingly bad: Sinatra's "Duets" ... no comment necessary.<br /><br />And then there's Natalie Cole singing with her (dead) father ... I don't know if it's bad, but it sure is creepy.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18282613112168154071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-71190867581569330472009-05-15T11:26:00.000-04:002009-05-15T11:26:00.000-04:00Noam Sane said...
While I'm at it, this Sylvian/R...<I> Noam Sane said...<br /><br />While I'm at it, this Sylvian/Ryuichi Sakamoto tune, "Heartbeat," is also super-mega-awesome. The guitar solo by Bill Frisell is utterly exquisite.</I>I love Frisell...steve simelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13247393763004076992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-39170886366112381942009-05-15T11:14:00.000-04:002009-05-15T11:14:00.000-04:00I think this would fit in your theme even though i...I think this would fit in your theme even though it's not exactly what you may have intended<br />Johnny Cash & Rick Rubin seemed to end very well in my opinionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-47532522655465192382009-05-15T10:58:00.000-04:002009-05-15T10:58:00.000-04:00Aerosmith and Run dmc- "walk this way"- good oneAerosmith and Run dmc- "walk this way"- good oneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-60914200476598772902009-05-15T10:54:00.000-04:002009-05-15T10:54:00.000-04:00great one - john prine / iris dement - "in spite ...great one - john prine / iris dement - "in spite of ourselves"<br /><br />miserable one -- barbara streisand and neil diamond "you dont bring me flowers"<br /><br />the absolute best - LAURA NYRO/ LABELLE -- "GONNA TAKE A MIRACLE"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-40711418766600020262009-05-15T10:53:00.000-04:002009-05-15T10:53:00.000-04:00I really like "Linoleum," a collab between David ...I really like <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K9JTj7oRXQ" REL="nofollow">"Linoleum," </A> a collab between David Sylvian and Tweaker. The latter is a NIN offshoot, I believe. Killer tune and great video to boot. <br /><br />While I'm at it, <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wlKsItLONk&feature=related" REL="nofollow">this </A>Sylvian/Ryuichi Sakamoto tune, "Heartbeat," is also super-mega-awesome. The guitar solo by Bill Frisell is utterly exquisite.<br /><br />I'll try to come up with something less wonky/muso later. But seriously, check 'em out.Noam Sanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14078219408896745687noreply@blogger.com