My Morning Jacket

My Morning Jacket => The Music => Topic started by: doctornamtab on Oct 21, 2011, 09:07 AM

Title: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: doctornamtab on Oct 21, 2011, 09:07 AM
Yeah you know that song. The one from Ghostbusters II. BUT..have you heard it from the most Jackie Wilson-est singer since..well..Jackie Wilson?

No, no one has. We must hear the majesty and irrestitably dancy bass line of this song being played by the only band that could make it shine, My Morning Jacket.

To the band: one stipulation. Please refrain from playing this song while inside the Statue of Liberty after you've slathered pink ectoplasm all over the ole girl. It has very dramatic consequences.

So sign the petition by posting below. I am not ashamed to beg, cry and wimper until this cover becomes a reality.

Jackie Wilson performing Higher And Higher (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1odvp-_bhk#)
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: johnnYYac on Oct 21, 2011, 11:34 AM
I'll sign.  And Jim must wear the red satin jumpsuit and boots.
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: megalicious on Oct 21, 2011, 01:02 PM
I'm on board with this. 100%.
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: doctornamtab on Oct 21, 2011, 02:44 PM
I'm not fashionista but it seems like the red leather jumpsuit goes well with the white furry moon boots
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: el_chode on Oct 21, 2011, 06:54 PM
Not fair I suggested this a long time ago and you all ignored me

http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=13899.msg241554#msg241554 (http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=13899.msg241554#msg241554)
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: capt. scotty on Oct 21, 2011, 07:22 PM
Quote from: el_chode on Oct 21, 2011, 06:54 PM
Not fair I suggested this a long time ago and you all ignored me

http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=13899.msg241554#msg241554 (http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=13899.msg241554#msg241554)

:o :D ;D
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: el_chode on Oct 21, 2011, 08:10 PM
To make up for slighting my ego, I request all of you check out this most totally awesome blog that everyone ignored in the Music Tab:

http://dereksdaily45.blogspot.com/ (http://dereksdaily45.blogspot.com/)

It's a nearly-daily rip of a motown/R&B/soul 45 from the early 60s thru mid 70s, with a slight blurb and download link to each song. If you like Jackie W, you need to check it out.
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: doctornamtab on Oct 22, 2011, 02:15 PM
Quote from: el_chode on Oct 21, 2011, 06:54 PM
Not fair I suggested this a long time ago and you all ignored me

http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=13899.msg241554#msg241554 (http://www.mymorningjacket.com/forum/index.php?topic=13899.msg241554#msg241554)

How could people NOT want MMJ to do this song?

They probably don't even know the name of it or who Jackie Wilson is and thats most of the problem. But they know the song if they hear it. I'd consider it a musical education from Professor Yim Yames
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: buster douglas on Oct 23, 2011, 01:08 PM
As long as they play it at the regular tempo and not super fast like this live cut
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: weeniebeenie on Oct 24, 2011, 02:51 AM
Signed.
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: Haldon on Oct 24, 2011, 08:34 AM
I say yes.  I also say they should play it at the Boca Raton show.
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: doctornamtab on Oct 24, 2011, 09:15 AM
I bote they play it in Tulsa since I'll be traveling 11 hours each way to see them play with Delta Spirit.

Matt Vasquez can sing a verse too. Everybody wins!
Title: Re: Petition to get MMJ to cover Jackie Wilson "Higher and Higher"
Post by: TGMC421 on Oct 25, 2011, 01:54 PM
Quote from: el_chode on Oct 21, 2011, 08:10 PM
To make up for slighting my ego, I request all of you check out this most totally awesome blog that everyone ignored in the Music Tab:

http://dereksdaily45.blogspot.com/ (http://dereksdaily45.blogspot.com/)

It's a nearly-daily rip of a motown/R&B/soul 45 from the early 60s thru mid 70s, with a slight blurb and download link to each song. If you like Jackie W, you need to check it out.

Thank you for the suggestion!  Such a bad-ass concept.