covers

[marktwain]

I don't know if any of the boys were fans of Elliott Smith, but I was. and it would be beautiful to hear Jim do one of his tunes acoustic - Waltz #2 (XO), Independence Day, or Needle in the Hay would get my vote.
Rest in Peace, Elliott.

[lowerthantheangels]

Saw Jim at Waterloo Records in Texas this past weekend and he ended the set with a statement saying how they don't do too many covers anymore because people like the covers better than their stuff. He went on to say he just did a tribute album for a native Texan, which he didn't mention, and then played a beautiful tune I had never heard. Anyone know anything about it?

[my_evening_jacket]

Townes Van Zandt - Be Here To Love Me

[peanut butter puddin surprise]

I don't know if any of the boys were fans of Elliott Smith, but I was. and it would be beautiful to hear Jim do one of his tunes acoustic - Waltz #2 (XO), Independence Day, or Needle in the Hay would get my vote.
Rest in Peace, Elliott.

Or, Someone I used to Know...

[mollyringwald]

Word on the Elliott Smith covers .... I keep hearing Jim James singing "Wouldn't Mama Be Proud" by ES off Figure 8 ....

I have heard that MMJ do a great live version of Berlin's "Take My Breath Away."

I would love to see them do any Bad Company song -
"Bad Company," "Running With the Band," but most of all, "Ready for Love."  

[my_evening_jacket]

I have been listening to Big Star and keep hearing Jim sing Thirteen.

Of course I keep hearing Kiss singing Don't Lie to Me - so take what I say with a grain of salt