Cortez the Killer- Neil Young & the Crazy Horse (Fits them perfectly)
In the Flesh - Pink Floyd
Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
Under Pressure - Queen
Piano Man - Billy Joel
I've been holding out hope for them covering Cortez for years now. Maybe one day...
Young Lust-Pink Floyd
The Lemon Song/Ten Years Gone-Led Zeppelin
Try A Little Tenderness-Otis Redding
In My Room-Beach Boys
Don't Let Me Down/Why Don't We Do It In The Road/Dear Prudence-The Beatles
Go Now-Moody Blues
Sitting In Limbo/They Love Each Other-Jerry Garcia Band
The Message-Grandmaster Flash
ANY 90s R&B would be sensational...I could really see the whole band getting down on R.Kelly's "Bump & Grind"...but maybe "You Remind Me Of My Jeep" would be more ironic...
While I don't know that I'd call it a "dream" cover....but I always thought they'd do a great job with ELO's Telephone Line.
Ten Years Gone would be so awesome!!
Pina Colada Song.
I think Jim's voice would be really well suited to a Van Morrison song or definitely Neil.
I think I would lift off like a fucking rocket if they ever did
Many Rivers To Cross- Jimmy Cliff
You Make Loving Fun- Fleetwood Mac
I had a dream last night that Neil Young was covering Masterplan.
every morning i light a candle to hear Earth, Wind & Fire's "Way of the World" :beer:
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jan 09, 2013, 06:37 PM
every morning i light a candle to hear Earth, Wind & Fire's "Way of the World" :beer:
:thumbsup:
I will take this opportunity to remind anyone who cares of the eternal flame I have going for Smokey's Tears of a Clown.
Tears of a Clown would sound sooooooo good!
Quote from: MamaKel on Jan 09, 2013, 07:02 PM
Tears of a Clown would sound sooooooo good!
IKR? And it would give Carl an excuse to get himself a nice baritone sax.
Van Morrison - Into the Mystic
Tom Waits - Day After Tomorrow
Quote from: Crispy on Jan 09, 2013, 07:11 PM
Quote from: MamaKel on Jan 09, 2013, 07:02 PM
Tears of a Clown would sound sooooooo good!
IKR? And it would give Carl an excuse to get himself a nice baritone sax.
I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS MAN.
I had to look it up, and as it turns out, it is one of my favorite noises in jazz music. I think you are so correct my friend.
Solo Cannonball Adderley on Baritone Saxophone (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHOyHUYAjcM#)
For anyone else unknowledgeable about baritone sax reference.
Quote from: Crispy on Jan 09, 2013, 06:52 PM
I will take this opportunity to remind anyone who cares of the eternal flame I have going for Smokey's Tears of a Clown.
:beer: good call, crispy!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/msyvon/Photo39_zps41e4d937.jpg)
keep the mojo strong!
Graham Nash - I Used To Be A King
Jim's voice will be perfect for it.
Pink Floyd - Fearless
Hall & Oates - Rich Girl
Rolling Stones - No Expectations (Carl on slide would be otherwordly)
Beatles - While My guitar Gently Weeps
Fearless would e epic.
Caught myself singing along to supertramps "bloody well right" the other day - very random but the arrangement would fit perfectly
Dave Mason "World in Changes", from 1970, sounds like a My Morning Jacket song. Not only does Dave "channel" Jim in acoustic guitar and some very Yimmy vocals, but it would give Bo a chance to really let loose with some 70's type organ that takes front and center. Bo usually just blends in with the mix, with bubbling restrained keyboards. (not a bad thing at all) http://www.myspace.com/thedavemason/music/songs/world-in-changes-150377 (http://www.myspace.com/thedavemason/music/songs/world-in-changes-150377)
Hendrix - Little Wing
Maybe a Derek and the Dominoes style, or like Clapton/Winwood did it would be fantastic. They could totally pull this off great,IMO.
Eric Clapton Steve Winwood - "Little Wing" @1080p HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXg4qhza57M#ws)
Thank You For Sending Me An Angel - Talking Heads
Use Me Up- Bill Withers
Spooky- Classics IV
You Keep Me Hangin' On- Vanilla Fudge
Crimson and Clover- Tommy James & The Shondells
I'd Love To Change The World- Ten Years After
Anything Grateful Dead
Quote from: yakeroo on Feb 06, 2013, 09:01 AM
Use Me Up- Bill Withers
Spooky- Classics IV
You Keep Me Hangin' On- Vanilla Fudge
Crimson and Clover- Tommy James & The Shondells
I'd Love To Change The World- Ten Years After
Anything Grateful Dead
Good picks. They have done Crimson and Clover. Check out the prom show @ the 40 watt in Athens. Its on the tapings thread.
I love the tears of a clown choice and the I think it would be fun to see Jim sing any elo song... And I don't know if anyone caught it last night on jimmy Fallon, but before one of the commercials, caught a glimpse of Keith sweat's nobody!!! Haha! Not a dream cover but still awesome as shit!!!
Quote from: millerjustin on Feb 04, 2013, 10:01 PM
Fearless would e epic.
Caught myself singing along to supertramps "bloody well right" the other day - very random but the arrangement would fit perfectly
Fearless by far my favorite Pink Floyd song... You say the hill's too steep to climb...
Random but Moody Blues, Nights in White Satin, with the Boston Pops again. Jim's voice on "and I love you" would boom... I never listen to MB but this just stands out for his voice and spirit! oh and any Dead song would blow me away or JGB :cheesy:
Quote from: My Morning Tube top on Feb 07, 2013, 02:39 AM
Random but Moody Blues, Nights in White Satin, with the Boston Pops again. Jim's voice on "and I love you" would boom... I never listen to MB but this just stands out for his voice and spirit! oh and any Dead song would blow me away or JGB :cheesy:
OH yes!
Quote from: My Morning Tube top on Feb 07, 2013, 02:37 AM
Quote from: millerjustin on Feb 04, 2013, 10:01 PM
Fearless would e epic.
Caught myself singing along to supertramps "bloody well right" the other day - very random but the arrangement would fit perfectly
Fearless by far my favorite Pink Floyd song... You say the hill's too steep to climb...
Fearlessly the idiot faces the crowd....smiling.
Also - how's about Jeff buckley's Last Goodbye? Take a listen and imagine Carl on steel guitar instead of the violin backing. Tommy would be slamming the bass and Jim soulfully crooning about impending loss.
And for disco freaky fun, how about Emotional Rescue by the Stones? Horns for Carl, killer backbeat for Patrick and tailor made falsetto for Jim....
A boy can dream
Hank Williams - Angel of Death
Townes Van Zandt - Kathleen
Little Feat - Fat Man In A Bathtub
any rick springfield song besides jesse's gurl.....
How about Human Touch squeezed in between Touch Me part 1 and 2?
Rick Springfield- human touch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9xd2M7s_Hk#)
Electric Avenue-Eddy Grant/ Last song of the night.......
Wicked Game-Chris Isaac/Just so I can be there for the biggest panty drop in history....
Caravan-Van Morrison/Jim loves Soul
How about Tangerine??
Quote from: millerjustin on Mar 01, 2013, 11:45 PM
How about Tangerine??
She was my lover, she was my queen,
And now a thousand years between!
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Mar 01, 2013, 11:51 PM
Quote from: millerjustin on Mar 01, 2013, 11:45 PM
How about Tangerine??
She was my lover, she was my queen,
And now a thousand years between!
YES! Imagine Carl melting faces on steel guitar for this one!?!?
Said it before and ill say it again "don't do it" by The Band would be so good and with Preservation or Antibalas!
Bob Dylan - Nobody Cept' You
Billy Joel - Lullabye
Maybe some Sam Cooke singles
Electric Light Orchestra.
I could see this happening..... very pop and very popular/recognizable old school hits. Don't Bring Me Down or Mr. Blue Sky. Incredible vocals that JJ could definitely do.
Quote from: APR on Mar 06, 2013, 03:38 PM
Electric Light Orchestra.
I could see this happening..... very pop and very popular/recognizable old school hits. Don't Bring Me Down or Mr. Blue Sky. Incredible vocals that JJ could definitely do.
telephone line.... during solo tour would be awesome
Mr. Blue Sky!!
I think they could do a super kick ass version of Sympathy for the Devil.
I made damn sure that Pilate washed his hands, sealed his fate!
I just didn't want to clutter up the first post with my suggestion, but I have one.
Living Colour's CULT OF PERSONALITY
Living Colour - Cult Of Personality (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xxgRUyzgs0#)
When looking for a good cover for MMJ, there are a couple of criteria. The strengths of the band are several and they start with Jim's voice. This song has a powerful chorus and the chance for Jim to really belt it out.
Second, this is a 2 guitar band with a lot of energy and rocking style. This song also provides that opportunity with a blazing solo by Vernon Reid. I'd like to see what Carl could do with that solo.
Third, MMJ is a high energy band with great stage presence. I can just see Jim running around stage flinging his hair around the way Corey Glover does in the original.
Finally, as I found out thanks to very knowledgeable poster in a thread I started about Black Metal, MMJ employs the use of loops uniquely. Bo could mix in the historical quotes, or they could find other ones they wanted and mix it up.
I really think this is the perfect cover for them and I think younger folks need to be reminded what an awesome band Living Colour was. I hope they play this song!!!
Pat Benatar- Invincible
Tears for Fears- Head Over Heels
Depeche Mode - World in My Eyes
Electric Avenue
anything of Paul Simons Graceland
I have said this before but I think Pink Floyd's "Fearless" would be perfect for MMJ. The vocals are perfect for Jim and are suited for heavy reverb, Also, the lyrics are amazing and are once again perfect for Jim.
Pink Floyd Fearless .03 Meddle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM1a7vojSCQ#ws)
my go to answer for this question is Cortez the Killer.
Quote from: justbcuzido on Jun 18, 2013, 10:55 AM
I have said this before but I think Pink Floyd's "Fearless" would be perfect for MMJ. The vocals are perfect for Jim and are suited for heavy reverb, Also, the lyrics are amazing and are once again perfect for Jim.
Pink Floyd Fearless .03 Meddle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM1a7vojSCQ#ws)
Yeah, I think a lot of Pink Floyd songs would be good as well. Especially for Jim's solo tour. He layers sound so well on that tour.
Many songs from Talking Heads would fall into this category too.
LOL! Dave Letterman's band was playing Cult of Personality last night as they came back fro Jim's performance.
KISMIT
Debra by Beck
Ghost Of Tom Joad - Springsteen
All Along The Watchtower - Dylan
Little Wing - Hendrix (but with a Clapton/Winwood/Derek and The Dominoes touch to it)
Quote from: parkervb on Jun 24, 2013, 09:23 AM
Debra by Beck
THIS^^^^
Oh man, I love that song. MMJ would totally own that song, and pretty much anything off of Midnight Vultures.
I know they already cover a Velvet Undergound song (o'sweet nothin), but I'd really love to hear MMJ give a try at Sweet Jane off the same album.
But I'd like them to play it the way the Cowboy Junkies did - especially that melodic singing part at the end. I'd love to hear Jim do that.
Danger Zone.
Yeah, that one.
My list is very long, but heres a few.
Beautifully Broken- Gov Mul
Boy Named Sue- Cash
A face in the Crowd- Petty
Hollow- Pantera
Nutshell- AnC
40 oz to feedom- Sublime
Far Beyond the Wheel- Soundgarden
NIB- Sabbath
Crawling across your killing floor- Danzig
Freebird- Skynyrd
Quote from: yakeroo on Feb 06, 2013, 09:01 AM
Use Me Up- Bill Withers
Spooky- Classics IV
You Keep Me Hangin' On- Vanilla Fudge
Crimson and Clover- Tommy James & The Shondells
I'd Love To Change The World- Ten Years After
Anything Grateful Dead
Well Use Me was not MMJ, but it involved Jim and Carl! They have already played Crimson and Clover. Bob Weir has joined the boys for some Grateful tunes. I am going to have to make a new list soon!
Thanks for this bump. Sorry I didn't find this and started a new thread on the same topic.
I think we're going to some good Dead covers pop back out in future sets
Quote from: Colfax on Jun 30, 2013, 12:16 PM
Thanks for this bump. Sorry I didn't find this and started a new thread on the same topic.
I think we're going to some good Dead covers pop back out in future sets
I hope you don't mind, Colfax, but I "merged" your covers thread with the one you referred to above, which predates yours. No posts from either thread were lost, but all are now living together here, in peace and harmony.
I would like to see 311's 'Use of Time' covered
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goP67-FED0M (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goP67-FED0M)
Aside from my usual pick of Pink Floyd's "Fearless", I will have to go with Marshall Tucker Bands "Can't You See". I couldn't even imagine Jim/Carl guitar bits or how Jim would sing it. Would be a wild ride though!
Can't You See-Marshall Tucker Band (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4-a8zh0m9c#)
Where Is My Mind - The Pixies
Black - Pearl Jam (Just because its my all time fav song)
Quote from: HardNightConformist on Jul 23, 2013, 03:58 AM
Where Is My Mind - The Pixies
check out Bobby Bare Jr's version of this---probably my favorite
Sugaree - Jerry/GD. Jim singing this and Carl taking the solos... Damn.
Quote from: Penny Lane on Jul 23, 2013, 02:04 PM
Quote from: HardNightConformist on Jul 23, 2013, 03:58 AM
Where Is My Mind - The Pixies
check out Bobby Bare Jr's version of this---probably my favorite
Love Bobbys version!
Quote from: e_wind on Jul 24, 2013, 12:43 AM
Sugaree - Jerry/GD. Jim singing this and Carl taking the solos... Damn.
I was thinking this just yesterday. It would be exceptional.
In addition to Sugaree Id like to throw in I Shall Be Released. And, Easy - Commodores. Also maybe Box of Rain in Mexico... "Such a long time to be gone and a short time to be there..."
Well shit, I'd love for them to cover any Dead tune! :cool: if we're going to go down that road, I'd go with one of my all-time favorites, and hope like hell for a Morning Dew. :beer:
Quote from: e_wind on Jul 24, 2013, 12:43 AM
Sugaree - Jerry/GD. Jim singing this and Carl taking the solos... Damn.
That would be beautiful. Morning Dew as well as eric suggests.
Still, to me, MMJ is balls to the wall rock and roll and when I'm seeing them, there are only just a very few moments I want them to take the energy down.
Quote from: Colfax on Jul 24, 2013, 04:00 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Jul 24, 2013, 12:43 AM
Sugaree - Jerry/GD. Jim singing this and Carl taking the solos... Damn.
That would be beautiful. Morning Dew as well as eric suggests.
Still, to me, MMJ is balls to the wall rock and roll and when I'm seeing them, there are only just a very few moments I want them to take the energy down.
Ok, how about they cover All Along The Watchtower like the Dead did? :wink: :thumbsup:
I Don't Want To Talk About It - Danny Whitten
A House is not a Motel - Love
Quote from: ericm on Jul 24, 2013, 04:07 PM
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Quote from: e_wind on Jul 24, 2013, 12:43 AM
Sugaree - Jerry/GD. Jim singing this and Carl taking the solos... Damn.
That would be beautiful. Morning Dew as well as eric suggests.
Still, to me, MMJ is balls to the wall rock and roll and when I'm seeing them, there are only just a very few moments I want them to take the energy down.
Ok, how about they cover All Along The Watchtower like the Dead did? :wink: :thumbsup:
Estimated>Eyes
I'd also like a pony
bohemian rhapsody
until the end of the world - u2
gratitude - beastie boys
one of these nights - the eagles
dry the rain - beta band
be my baby - ronettes
Quote from: rolliefingers on Jul 29, 2013, 01:30 AM
one of these nights - the eagles
Absolutely! They'd do Eagles harmonies really well I think.
Traffic: "Low spark of high heeled boys"
Nick Drake: "Pink Moon"
Roy Orbison: "Crying"
Leonard Cohen: "That's no way to say goodbye"
Ask and ye shall receive! I don't know if the boys read my post, but I got my wish for "don't do it"! Jaja. Hope they put it into regular rotation, that's my jam!
Quote from: Colfax on Jul 28, 2013, 02:24 PM
Quote from: ericm on Jul 24, 2013, 04:07 PM
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Quote from: e_wind on Jul 24, 2013, 12:43 AM
Sugaree - Jerry/GD. Jim singing this and Carl taking the solos... Damn.
That would be beautiful. Morning Dew as well as eric suggests.
Still, to me, MMJ is balls to the wall rock and roll and when I'm seeing them, there are only just a very few moments I want them to take the energy down.
Ok, how about they cover All Along The Watchtower like the Dead did? :wink: :thumbsup:
Estimated>Eyes
I'd also like a pony
:grin: :grin:
ps. if they played Sugaree or Mountain Dew i would lose my shit. science fact.
but this is still the jam of my dreams:
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jan 09, 2013, 06:37 PM
every morning i light a candle to hear them play Earth, Wind & Fire's "Way of the World" :beer:
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jul 31, 2013, 01:06 AM
but this is still the jam of my dreams:
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jan 09, 2013, 06:37 PM
every morning i light a candle to hear them play Earth, Wind & Fire's "Way of the World" :beer:
That would be excellent.
I've dreamed about this one for quite a while:
http://youtu.be/18C5bGDWmas (http://youtu.be/18C5bGDWmas)
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jul 31, 2013, 01:03 AM
ps. if they played Sugaree or Mountain Dew i would lose my shit. science fact.
:grin: :grin: Needed this laugh today.
:beer: glad to help, PL :wink:
had a dream last night of a great one......."take your mama" by the scissor sisters......almost taylor made for jims voice, great party song
Quote from: Penny Lane on Jul 31, 2013, 11:22 AM
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jul 31, 2013, 01:03 AM
ps. if they played Sugaree or Mountain Dew i would lose my shit. science fact.
:grin: :grin: Needed this laugh today.
while they didn't play Sugaree or Mtn Dew, they did play "I Know You Rider" WITH BOB WEIR. let the record show, i did indeed lose my shit. :shocked: :grin: <- me laugh/singing the entire time. we could use a "mind-blown" emoticon.
listening to Roxy Music "Avalon" right now...and shit, MMJ would kill any song off this album....
Quote from: e-stone on Aug 08, 2013, 07:26 PM
listening to Roxy Music "Avalon" right now...and shit, MMJ would kill any song off this album....
yes, Jim's voice is totally made for RM! (or some Big Star after seeing that documentary---I am the cosmos--Chris Bell solo)..
Gary Wright - Dream Weaver
Gary Wright - Dream Weaver (1975) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU0pC_COWHw#)
The Doobie Brothers - Long Train Runnin'
Doobie Brothers - Long Train Runnin' (From "Live At The Greek Theatre 1982" DVD & CD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgxa0UbYLZw#)
Duran Duran - Ordinary World
Duran Duran - Ordinary World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1q5NkMk_y0#)
Good choice for Ordinary world by Duran Duran.
They do a great cover of Led Zeppelin's Thank You!
I'd give up my left ball for MMJ to cover Morning Dew (I'd say "by the Grateful Dead", but it isn't)
Quote from: SixProudWalkers on Aug 17, 2013, 05:16 PM
I'd give up my left ball for MMJ to cover Morning Dew (I'd say "by the Grateful Dead", but it isn't)
Yeah I'm not sure if it's an old standard, but the first time I ever heard it was the Jeff Beck band with Rod Stewart singing. It's also one of the best versions I've ever heard and I absolutely LOVE the way Jerry sings it.
This would be for a time when they have a band with a horn section opening :wink:
Al Green - Love and Happiness (Studio Version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsU6_eSG4k4#)
DEAD FLOWERS
Here is my dream cover:
Post Toastee- Tommy Bolin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4wtYv-41QI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4wtYv-41QI)
Quote from: Jared on Sep 18, 2013, 08:12 AM
Here is my dream cover:
Post Toastee- Tommy Bolin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4wtYv-41QI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4wtYv-41QI)
LOVE Post Toastee! Who's gonna do those backup vocals? HOOOOO
Quote from: Crispy on Sep 18, 2013, 11:26 AM
Quote from: Jared on Sep 18, 2013, 08:12 AM
Here is my dream cover:
Post Toastee- Tommy Bolin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4wtYv-41QI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4wtYv-41QI)
LOVE Post Toastee! Who's gonna do those backup vocals? HOOOOO
If we were talking practically I'd say that Carl and Jim could easily handle all the vocal parts, but since we are talking about my dreams I will give that part to a children's choir that has some funky dance moves.
Quote from: Jared on Sep 18, 2013, 08:56 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Sep 18, 2013, 11:26 AM
Quote from: Jared on Sep 18, 2013, 08:12 AM
Here is my dream cover:
Post Toastee- Tommy Bolin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4wtYv-41QI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4wtYv-41QI)
LOVE Post Toastee! Who's gonna do those backup vocals? HOOOOO
If we were talking practically I'd say that Carl and Jim could easily handle all the vocal parts, but since we are talking about my dreams I will give that part to a children's choir that has some funky dance moves.
I hear you, but I'm sorry, only some seriously badass women in very tight black dresses could be trusted with the particular HOOOOO that I am talking about.
Quote from: Crispy on Sep 18, 2013, 10:20 PM
Quote from: Jared on Sep 18, 2013, 08:56 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Sep 18, 2013, 11:26 AM
Quote from: Jared on Sep 18, 2013, 08:12 AM
Here is my dream cover:
Post Toastee- Tommy Bolin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4wtYv-41QI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4wtYv-41QI)
LOVE Post Toastee! Who's gonna do those backup vocals? HOOOOO
If we were talking practically I'd say that Carl and Jim could easily handle all the vocal parts, but since we are talking about my dreams I will give that part to a children's choir that has some funky dance moves.
I hear you, but I'm sorry, only some seriously badass women in very tight black dresses could be trusted with the particular HOOOOO that I am talking about.
Although that is certainly the spirit of the original recording, I think Jim James could handle that noise sufficiently. With some additional voices backing him he would sound different from the recording, but equally majestic.
To prove I know what noise you're referring to that exact glorious moment is at 4:23 Post Toastee by Tommy Bolin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DBzlLWGHtE#)
Bill Withers - Just the Two of Us.
Great song with great sax work. BW tunes were seemingly made for JJs voice.
:thumbsup:
Quote from: e-stone on Aug 08, 2013, 07:26 PM
listening to Roxy Music "Avalon" right now...and shit, MMJ would kill any song off this album....
just heard Roxy Music, "Mother of Pearl" on the radio and it made me think of this thread. don't know that MOP would be the song, but ANY Roxy song would blow my mind. :shocked:
Quote from: Crispy on Sep 18, 2013, 10:20 PM
I hear you, but I'm sorry, only some seriously badass women in very tight black dresses could be trusted with the particular HOOOOO that I am talking about.
:grin: well stated
I'm also down for Cortez The Killer
AND& I think a Where Is My Mind Cover would be amazing!
OH AND&& pretty much any Talking Heads Song...
so yeah thoughts, anyone??
...Make it happen at One Big Holiday!
"Off he Goes" by Pearl Jam. One of the more underrated PJ songs
Quote from: mcredder on Jan 01, 2014, 08:06 PM
"Off he Goes" by Pearl Jam. One of the more underrated PJ songs
LIKE!
And bump up Dead Flowers by the stones
cortez the killer or Achilles last stand would be great...
Quote from: bartel on Jan 09, 2014, 11:54 AM
cortez the killer or Achilles last stand would be great...
Achilles Last Stand would be awesome.
Tyrone Davis- In The Mood (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2N7WFKwiaQ#)
impossible to compile a list for this but "I can't make you love me" by Bonnie Raitt would be up there... there could be some sweet mmj-ing of its r&b vibe...
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jul 31, 2013, 01:06 AM
but this is still the jam of my dreams:
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jan 09, 2013, 06:37 PM
every morning i light a candle to hear them play Earth, Wind & Fire's "Way of the World" :beer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhW3P7_jvWY#t=193 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhW3P7_jvWY#t=193)
Bought ELO New World Record in 1976 when it came out. Had not listened to it in YEARS, until the other day. I swear, the whole thing sounded like something MMJ could pull off. Of the dozens of bands that I feel MMJ channel, sometimes better than the band they channel, I never thought of ELO. They could do the whole thing and it would sound very much like the original. A real chance for Bo to show off his skills.Electric Light Orchestra-A New World Record (1976-Full Album) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EpFuGcQ0aQ#)
My stock answer:
Traffic - "Low Spark of high heeled boys" I mean, can't you just picture them playing this?
Journey- Don't Stop Believin'. James is probably one of the very few singers who could pull it off.
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Quote from: pattilovesmmj on Jan 17, 2014, 03:19 PM
My stock answer:
Traffic - "Low Spark of high heeled boys" I mean, can't you just picture them playing this?
WOW.....I would be so down with that....
Thanks Bulldog...it's been a favorite of mine since I was young and I think it's a perfect song for them to cover. :thumbsup:
Into the Void-Black Sabath
I'm still in Love with you or Dancin' in the Moonlight by Thin Lizzy would probably be phenomenal ... especially if they did extended versions that allowed each to jam!
I'd like to see St. Stephen added to the Grateful Jacket repertoire
http://youtu.be/aA9OqUuA6a0 (http://youtu.be/aA9OqUuA6a0)
If they sing Coconut down in Mexico I'll dance topless in a grass skirt like such a silly woman :happy:
would love to hear/see Slip Kid by The Who
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4xjr9v5ehk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4xjr9v5ehk)
edit - how do i embed YT videos?
Thank you Mr. White!
Here is a yacht rock jam i'd love to hear them play
http://youtu.be/29Su4UIy7Yc (http://youtu.be/29Su4UIy7Yc)
Good memory, Mr. White!
I would love MMJ to cover Warren Zevon at some point.....can you imagine Jim singing Werewolves of London although I am not sure if he would choose that song by Warren but more of lesser known song
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Aug 21, 2014, 01:27 AM
I would love MMJ to cover Warren Zevon at some point.....can you imagine Jim singing Werewolves of London although I am not sure if he would choose that song by Warren but more of lesser known song
BIG fan of Zevon (was actually on the short list of possible names for our son). Wouldn't mind hearing anything he wrote sung by Mr James
I was gambling in Havana
I took a little risk
Send lawyers, guns and money
Dad, get me out of this
Quote from: gluvmiller on Aug 21, 2014, 08:59 AM
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Aug 21, 2014, 01:27 AM
I would love MMJ to cover Warren Zevon at some point.....can you imagine Jim singing Werewolves of London although I am not sure if he would choose that song by Warren but more of lesser known song
BIG fan of Zevon (was actually on the short list of possible names for our son). Wouldn't mind hearing anything he wrote sung by Mr James
I was gambling in Havana
I took a little risk
Send lawyers, guns and money
Dad, get me out of this
Huge fan of Warren as well. Excitable Boy is in regular rotation at our house. Two Tone could destroy the bass lines in 'Nighttime it the Switching Yard'.
Quote from: walterfredo on Aug 21, 2014, 11:45 AM
Quote from: gluvmiller on Aug 21, 2014, 08:59 AM
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Aug 21, 2014, 01:27 AM
I would love MMJ to cover Warren Zevon at some point.....can you imagine Jim singing Werewolves of London although I am not sure if he would choose that song by Warren but more of lesser known song
BIG fan of Zevon (was actually on the short list of possible names for our son). Wouldn't mind hearing anything he wrote sung by Mr James
I was gambling in Havana
I took a little risk
Send lawyers, guns and money
Dad, get me out of this
Huge fan of Warren as well. Excitable Boy is in regular rotation at our house. Two Tone could destroy the bass lines in 'Nighttime it the Switching Yard'.
This is another of my favorites by Warren.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9L8jLPE84g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9L8jLPE84g)
Quote from: walterfredo on Aug 21, 2014, 11:45 AM
Quote from: gluvmiller on Aug 21, 2014, 08:59 AM
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Aug 21, 2014, 01:27 AM
I would love MMJ to cover Warren Zevon at some point.....can you imagine Jim singing Werewolves of London although I am not sure if he would choose that song by Warren but more of lesser known song
BIG fan of Zevon (was actually on the short list of possible names for our son). Wouldn't mind hearing anything he wrote sung by Mr James
I was gambling in Havana
I took a little risk
Send lawyers, guns and money
Dad, get me out of this
Huge fan of Warren as well. Excitable Boy is in regular rotation at our house. Two Tone could destroy the bass lines in 'Nighttime it the Switching Yard'.
Let´s see if the guys read the forum and get some ideas :evil:
Well Jim being the crooner that I think he is - They should cover:
Yellow Bird (up high in banana tree).
Quote from: pattilovesmmj on Aug 25, 2014, 11:01 AM
Well Jim being the crooner that I think he is - They should cover:
Yellow Bird (up high in banana tree).
Man, I don't know about that, but I think White Bird could be sweet.
Quote from: Waddy Peytona on Aug 25, 2014, 08:23 PM
Quote from: pattilovesmmj on Aug 25, 2014, 11:01 AM
Well Jim being the crooner that I think he is - They should cover:
Yellow Bird (up high in banana tree).
Man, I don't know about that, but I think White Bird could be sweet.
Wow Waddy - what a great song that would be for them to cover. And hey... the name of their band is great too. "Hey it's a beautiful day". My neighbor actually has the album and played it for me a while back
caught myself signing along with Jackson Brown's Loadout>Stay in the car yesterday....and then it occurred to me that MMJ would have perfect arrangements....
imagine Bo playing piano solo and singing intro (YES - BO SINGING!), and then Jim taking falsetto chorus in Stay.....Carl wailing on slide, then trading licks with Jim...awesome full drums in the mix for Patrick with Bo transitioning to electric keyboard after piano....
ah hell, I guess I can dream
Quote from: millerjustin on Aug 28, 2014, 10:11 AM
caught myself signing along with Jackson Brown's Loadout>Stay in the car yesterday....and then it occurred to me that MMJ would have perfect arrangements....
imagine Bo playing piano solo and singing intro (YES - BO SINGING!), and then Jim taking falsetto chorus in Stay.....Carl wailing on slide, then trading licks with Jim...awesome full drums in the mix for Patrick with Bo transitioning to electric keyboard after piano....
ah hell, I guess I can dream
That is awesome, and isn't that what it's all about? Our dream songs?
That would be a great song for them, and I like your line-up :thumbsup:
As odd or obscure as it seems, I listened today to "Family Man" by Fleetwood Mac and thought about whether it would be a good song for them to cover, and I think it would and they could put just a little twist on it to make it theirs.
Was listening to When You Were Mine by Prince in the car yesterday and made dream of Jacket covering it. I couldn't find Prince singing it on YouTube, but in reality I learned the song from the movie Hot Dog, so here it is. I'm still enjoying summer, but this got me pumped for winter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqcyl0pbc-w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqcyl0pbc-w)
Kinda cheesy, but I think the boys would do a great job with Africa by Toto
Quote from: mcredder on Aug 29, 2014, 11:04 AM
Kinda cheesy, but I think the boys would do a great job with Africa by Toto
Have I seen you making this same request on FB? If not, wow, what a coincidence that someone else has been wanting them to cover Africa. Hey, if they have the open-mindedness to cover Wham then I think they can do Toto. My wife wants them to cover the Tubes' She's a Beauty.
Quote from: gluvmiller on Aug 29, 2014, 11:19 AM
Quote from: mcredder on Aug 29, 2014, 11:04 AM
Kinda cheesy, but I think the boys would do a great job with Africa by Toto
Have I seen you making this same request on FB? If not, wow, what a coincidence that someone else has been wanting them to cover Africa. Hey, if they have the open-mindedness to cover Wham then I think they can do Toto. My wife wants them to cover the Tubes' She's a Beauty.
Haha no! This is my first request for Toto. Glad to know there is some other supporters out there
Quote from: mcredder on Sep 16, 2014, 09:04 AM
Quote from: gluvmiller on Aug 29, 2014, 11:19 AM
Quote from: mcredder on Aug 29, 2014, 11:04 AM
Kinda cheesy, but I think the boys would do a great job with Africa by Toto
Have I seen you making this same request on FB? If not, wow, what a coincidence that someone else has been wanting them to cover Africa. Hey, if they have the open-mindedness to cover Wham then I think they can do Toto. My wife wants them to cover the Tubes' She's a Beauty.
Always nice to know you're not alone.
Haha no! This is my first request for Toto. Glad to know there is some other supporters out there
i've said it before, and i'll say it again. Cortez the Killer.
#CortezinPlaya
Quote from: robb on Sep 18, 2014, 08:25 AM
i've said it before, and i'll say it again. Cortez the Killer.
#CortezinPlaya
KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE
#CortezinPlaya
Quote from: vespachick on Sep 18, 2014, 01:56 PM
Quote from: robb on Sep 18, 2014, 08:25 AM
i've said it before, and i'll say it again. Cortez the Killer.
#CortezinPlaya
KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE
#CortezinPlaya
I've begun a tweet onslaught as well - Carl would rip up that distorted guitar...would be a good outro from TWTHS with his sparkly ax - same tuning I think
Quote from: millerjustin on Sep 18, 2014, 03:11 PM
Quote from: vespachick on Sep 18, 2014, 01:56 PM
Quote from: robb on Sep 18, 2014, 08:25 AM
i've said it before, and i'll say it again. Cortez the Killer.
#CortezinPlaya
KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE
#CortezinPlaya
I've begun a tweet onslaught as well - Carl would rip up that distorted guitar...would be a good outro from TWTHS with his sparkly ax - same tuning I think
I just couldn't imagine a better scene for them to do this. Everything about it would be perfect, I'm thinking I might need to get a #CORTEZinPLAYA shirt made up and hope they see it from the rail.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5594/15103661788_5b5508478d_b.jpg)
Also: WTF can't I put a pic up in here, up in here? Jesuschrist. No wonder nobody posts around here anymore.
Edit: LOL
Quote from: parkervb on Jun 24, 2013, 09:23 AM
Debra by Beck
:cheesy: :beer: this is inspired, parkervb!
EVER AND ALWAYS!Quote from: ms. yvon on Jan 16, 2014, 04:33 AM
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jul 31, 2013, 01:06 AM
but this is still the jam of my dreams:
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jan 09, 2013, 06:37 PM
every morning i light a candle to hear them play Earth, Wind & Fire's "Way of the World" :beer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhW3P7_jvWY#t=193 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhW3P7_jvWY#t=193)
i support your Cortez campaign, tho. that song just kills me. dave rawlings machine does a breathtaking version. whew.
#CortezInPlaya :beer:
I'd love for them to add Springsteen's Ghost Of Tom Joad to their covers catalog. I know Morello just kills it, and have seen him, and Bruce do it several times, but Jim is great on this too. I'd love to see him and Carl tear this one up. I think it could be right up their with any of their killer covers.
Jim James/Tom Morello from the MusiCares Springsteen benefit.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VflVKvLSq18
Have they ever covered any Van Morrison?
Also, I'd love for them to bring back Suspicious Minds by Elvis.
Also, I'll again say Sugaree by JG
Also, all in all their choices of covers are pretty fantastic.
Quote from: ms. yvon on Dec 12, 2014, 03:35 AM
Quote from: parkervb on Jun 24, 2013, 09:23 AM
Debra by Beck
:cheesy: :beer: this is inspired, parkervb!
i can't imagine many other singers pulling this off besides Jimbo.
Quote from: ms. yvon on Dec 12, 2014, 03:50 AM
EVER AND ALWAYS!
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jan 16, 2014, 04:33 AM
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jul 31, 2013, 01:06 AM
but this is still the jam of my dreams:
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jan 09, 2013, 06:37 PM
every morning i light a candle to hear them play Earth, Wind & Fire's "Way of the World" :beer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhW3P7_jvWY#t=193 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhW3P7_jvWY#t=193)
i support your Cortez campaign, tho. that song just kills me. dave rawlings machine does a breathtaking version. whew.
#CortezInPlaya :beer:
NOW we're talking!!! :drum:
#CortezinPlaya @WaronDrugsJams
I know that it's pretty synth heavy, but when I happened to hear "Hazard" by Richard Marx this morning, I couldn't help but imagine MMJ performing it on stage under some dim blue lights.
**edit** And of course change the "leave this old Nebraska town" to "leave this old Kentucky town".
i'd like to read something into both MMJ and Earth, Wind and Fire playing B'roo this summer: that the members of MMJ would feel inspired and compelled to cover and EWF song somewhere on tour.
but.
BUT! if that doesn't happen i will still get to see EWF at Bonnaroo in June :cheesy:
*for the love of pete PLEASE don't let there be a scheduling conflict. if there were i may be moved to violence. which goes against the whole groovy vibe. :undecided:*
I juuuuust remembered that they played "Hit It and Quit It" at T5 and then watched the video a good ten times. What a sweetass cover. They need to bring this one back!
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Also, Stay with Me - Faces
girl from the north country - bob dylan
to love somebody - james carr
brown sugar / can't you hear me knocking / no expectations / salt of the earth - rolling stones
where is my mind - pixies
another saturday night - sam cooke
can't take my eyes off you - frankie valli
remember that Miss You > Cobra at T5? holy cats that blew my mind. funky funky funky!
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jan 25, 2015, 11:48 PM
remember that Miss You > Cobra at T5? holy cats that blew my mind. funky funky funky!
I remember that! Although the full-on Cobra almost made me forget about Miss You. :thumbsup:
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jan 25, 2015, 11:48 PM
remember that Miss You > Cobra at T5? holy cats that blew my mind. funky funky funky!
The segue between the two songs was absolutely seemless. Release the damn recordings!
Not sure if this was already mentioned, but after listening to Derek and the Dominos, "Presence of the Lord", I feel like the boys would crush this one...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2gZyOM-mBM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2gZyOM-mBM)
Quote from: meltingaway on Jan 31, 2015, 10:20 PM
Not sure if this was already mentioned, but after listening to Derek and the Dominos, "Presence of the Lord", I feel like the boys would crush this one...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2gZyOM-mBM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2gZyOM-mBM)
D&theD are my all-time favorite band. I think they'd do this one justice too. I want to make sure that you have heard the Jam disc that came out with the box set within the last 10 years. It is just 5 songs of Duane and Eric trading licks while doing speedballs in the middle of the night. It is the most amazing disc of music I've ever heard in my life.
Agreed. I love that instrumental album, epic jams. Its amazing what this band did in such a short time frame. They're up there at the top of the list of all time bands for me as well--imagine what they could have done given more time. Same with Blind Faith:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g69EWScWE0U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g69EWScWE0U)
If you can take the angrier guitar sound from the D&D version and combine with Steve Winwood (or Jim James of course), well goddam...heavenly.
With all the new covers they brought to Mexico (especially night3) this thread has definitely become even more relevant.
After looking at everyone's requests, I think ELO would be really fun.
And I don't why but I think it would be cool see them play "hold me" by Fleetwood Mac.
Jim on acoustic and vocals and Carl playing the Lindsey Buckingham parts on guitar. I heard it the other day for the first time in a long time, and just thought they would kill it.
There are so many covers I would love to see them play, but while there live, cheesy or not, it's always fun to hear these types of songs
#freeCortez
I will also accept Low Spark or Gimme Shelter, but Cortez the Killer has been my dream for the last decade or so
There are a lot of good songs on this thread. Here are a few songs I would love to hear the guys cover for personal reasons, but my first pick is specifically for them, I think it's perfect...
Rolling Stones- Slave (with Jim walking back and forth on stage kinda yell/singing the chorus at everyone on the rail :wink: Carl on backup vocals and sax and then it would just go into an insane extended dirty jam)
http://youtu.be/mTwnExGWsAY (http://youtu.be/mTwnExGWsAY)
Little Feat- Willin' > Don't Bogart That Joint (à la the Waiting For Columbus album)
Kinks- Nothing in This World Can Stop Me Worryin' Bout That Girl
Kinks- Alcohol (with a horn section)
Dire Straits- So Far Away
Billy Joel- Piano Man (cause it's just fun and Bo would get to play it big)
Neil Young- Cortez the Killer may actually be my favorite song of all time, and I do not say that lightly. Of course I was rooting for #cortezinplaya but when I really think about it Built to Spill owns that cover. I mean, there is no possible way MMJ is gonna top it unless they invite Doug and Neil up on stage with them. So I'll settle for an Ambulance Blues.
oh and Harry Nilsson- Coconut
I've said it before but I wasn't joking. He's a genius and that song is amazing.
I don't know if anyone really, truly owns Cortez. Gov't Mule plays a mean version of it. Apparently, Grace Potter and Jason Isbell do to. Just think Jacket is the perfect band to cover that song! #freeCortez! por favor!!!!!
Whilst on the Neil Young topic, I've always thought MMJ would kill "Cowgirl in the Sand"
Quote from: SpaceWrangler on Feb 10, 2015, 06:30 PM
I don't know if anyone really, truly owns Cortez. Gov't Mule plays a mean version of it. Apparently, Grace Potter and Jason Isbell do to. Just think Jacket is the perfect band to cover that song! #freeCortez! por favor!!!!!
Whilst on the Neil Young topic, I've always thought MMJ would kill "Cowgirl in the Sand"
Ha! Fair enough, we all got our opinions. Mr. Young himself owns Cortez but I gotta give the cover to Doug. I've seen Gov't Mule play it, it's good but it doesn't touch Built To Spill. Personally, my opinion of Warren dipped a little after he played it with Dave Matthews over and over. I still go see Gov't Mule and I think he can play the hell out of the guitar but when it comes to that song....there is no contest. Neil acoustic with a harmonica and Built to Spill Live are battling for the number one spot in my mind:)
I actually came back to this thread to add something I forgot in my previous post.
It's my dream to hear MMJ cover ANY Talking Heads' song. The list goes on and on. Dream Operator would take the cake but Nothing But Flowers or This Must Be The Place or Road To Nowhere would probably be the most appropriate for them to pull off.
:beer:
Quote from: IMeMine on Feb 10, 2015, 06:57 PM
It's my dream to hear MMJ cover ANY Talking Heads' song. The list goes on and on. Dream Operator would take the cake but Nothing but Flowers or This Must be the Place would probably be the most appropriate for them to pull off.
Yes!!!! Me too!
BTW, I did myself a favor and checked out Built to Spill's Cortez and it is indeed awesome.
I will definitely agree on the Talking Heads recommendation!!
Also... Check out J Mascis' version of Cortez as well :cheesy:
The Clash - Lost in the Supermarket
The Clash - Rudie Can't Fail
yeah been on a kick of London Calling. good times.
Train in Vain maybe?
Quote from: dookie shoot bandit on Feb 11, 2015, 05:20 PM
I will definitely agree on the Talking Heads recommendation!!
I listened to "Life During Wartime" yesterday, and that song is begging to be played by Jacket.
Quote from: SpaceWrangler on Feb 11, 2015, 03:03 PM
Quote from: IMeMine on Feb 10, 2015, 06:57 PM
It's my dream to hear MMJ cover ANY Talking Heads' song. The list goes on and on. Dream Operator would take the cake but Nothing but Flowers or This Must be the Place would probably be the most appropriate for them to pull off.
Yes!!!! Me too!
BTW, I did myself a favor and checked out Built to Spill's Cortez and it is indeed awesome.
BTS is the shizz, agreed!
Quote from: SpaceWrangler on Feb 11, 2015, 03:03 PM
Quote from: IMeMine on Feb 10, 2015, 06:57 PM
It's my dream to hear MMJ cover ANY Talking Heads' song. The list goes on and on. Dream Operator would take the cake but Nothing but Flowers or This Must be the Place would probably be the most appropriate for them to pull off.
Yes!!!! Me too!
BTW, I did myself a favor and checked out Built to Spill's Cortez and it is indeed awesome.
Cool! I'm glad you had a listen.
Quote from: dookie shoot bandit on Feb 11, 2015, 05:20 PM
I will definitely agree on the Talking Heads recommendation!!
Also... Check out J Mascis' version of Cortez as well :cheesy:
Sweet! I'll definitely check that out. Thanks:)
Have they done this before? If not, I'd really like to see them cover "Super Freak" at Forecastle this year. They can add in an extended jam and absolutely destroy this!
http://youtu.be/wgC40RTmOD0 (http://youtu.be/wgC40RTmOD0)
I said it before and will say it again anything from Warren Zevon - :cheesy:
Jim would kill Werewolves of London...although I feel they would not go for the obvious but take on a lesser known track
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Apr 10, 2015, 07:48 AM
I said it before and will say it again anything from Warren Zevon - :cheesy:
Jim would kill Werewolves of London...although I feel they would not go for the obvious but take on a lesser known track
any Zevon cover would be incredible..maybe just Jim acoustic with Hasten down the wind or the band doing Carmelita..
CORTEZ THE KILLER WOULD BE SICK AS SHIT!!!!!
pink floyd - coming back to life
i can just hear Carl rip into this solo like on Pulse... would be incredible live.
Almost cut my hair
Television- Marque Moon
Radiohead- Street Spirit
Little Feat - Spanish Moon
Zeppelin- The Rover
Nick Drake- Hazy Jane II
Pearl Jam- Release
Dr John- Mos Scocious
Steely Dan- Peg
Suavecito - Malo
Low Spark of high heeled boys - Traffic
Down by the River - Neil Young
Sugar Mountain - Neil Young
I've been on a Wings kick lately. Jet or Let Me Roll It would be so groovy live :drum:
Strawberry Fields
This may not count as its been done "sorta"....
Saw the Ghost of Tom Joad cover with Morello and JJ last night on PBS and while Morello is a damm fine guitar player, my moneys on Carl any day of the week....Soooo having this as an actual MMJ cover would be awesome !!!
Quote from: Bulldog on Apr 19, 2015, 08:00 PM
This may not count as its been done "sorta"....
Saw the Ghost of Tom Joad cover with Morello and JJ last night on PBS and while Morello is a damm fine guitar player, my moneys on Carl any day of the week....Soooo having this as an actual MMJ cover would be awesome !!!
Brilliant minds! :wink: :thumbsup: :beer:
Quote from: ericm on Dec 12, 2014, 07:14 AM
I'd love for them to add Springsteen's Ghost Of Tom Joad to their covers catalog. I know Morello just kills it, and have seen him, and Bruce do it several times, but Jim is great on this too. I'd love to see him and Carl tear this one up. I think it could be right up their with any of their killer covers.
Jim James/Tom Morello from the MusiCares Springsteen benefit.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VflVKvLSq18
EARTH SONG - MICHAEL JACKSON!!! CAN YOU DIG IT????
Quote from: Max5130 on Apr 21, 2015, 11:31 PM
EARTH SONG - MICHAEL JACKSON!!! CAN YOU DIG IT????
or MORPHINE! I can dig it sucka!
Terry Reid - Faith to Arise, Brave New Awakening or To Be Treated Right.
Drive-By Truckers - You & Your Crystal Meth
Bruce - Stolen Car, Adam Raised a Cain, State Trooper
Neil Young - Big Time, Welfare Mothers, Powderfinger, On the Beach, Albuquerque
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - I See a Darkness, Gulf Shores, Horses (Sally Timms' cover)
Big Star - Nighttime, Big Black Car, Country Morn
Grateful Dead - Stella Blue, Box of Rain
Rolling Stones - Moonlight Mile, Sweet Black Angel
Townes Van Zandt - Brother Flower, Columbine
Gram Parsons/Byrds - One Hundred Years From This Day
Pearl Jam - Wishlist, Given to Fly
Bob Dylan - Buckets of Rain
Quote from: Penny Lane on Apr 10, 2015, 01:32 PM
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Apr 10, 2015, 07:48 AM
I said it before and will say it again anything from Warren Zevon - :cheesy:
Jim would kill Werewolves of London...although I feel they would not go for the obvious but take on a lesser known track
any Zevon cover would be incredible..maybe just Jim acoustic with Hasten down the wind or the band doing Carmelita..
"Desperadoes Under the Eves", "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead", "Gorilla, You're a Desperado"...
Some more I think they could do justice:
JJ Cale - "Magnolia"
Lucinda Williams - "Ventura" (a male perspective would be interesting)
Jason Isbell - "The Blue"
Will Johnson - "Just to Know What You've Been Dreaming" (I know JJ has played on this one with MOF), "Rerun Pills"
The Drams - "Unhinged"
Kinks "Celluloid Heroes" "20th Century Man" "Stormy Sky"
Wilco - "California Stars" "In a Future Age"
LET ME ROLL IT..ENCORE.. WOULD BE MAGNIFICENT!
Would go absolutely bonkers for a Toussaint cover. They would KILL an up-tempo version of "Sweet Touch of Love".
"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" - Willie Nelson
Awesome song that could've fit perfectly on At Dawn. Plus I'd chuckle when they'd sing the "only memories remain" line from it.
"STANDING ON THE MOON" - TGD
I'm not a huge covers guy but this would blow my mind and likely send me into another dimension.
"Cortez the Killer" would be incredible too as has been said. I was really hoping to hear "SOYCD" at Newport Folk Fest when the boys played with Roger Waters. Also if I could hear a full album (cuz why not right) it would be "Animals" by Floyd.
Purple Rain
JamBase: You busted out a lot of new covers at One Big Holiday last year and so far this summer, with the exception of [backing up Roger Waters at] Newport [Folk Festival], from what I've seen, you've been exclusively performing new material. Are you actively avoiding covers in 2015?
JJ: Yeah, I've been kind of tired of covers. I like playing them and we've done a lot of them over the years. They're fun in a party type atmosphere like One Big Holiday or on New Years Eve or those kinds of occasions where it's a show but also a party. Not that we don't want all of our shows to feel like a party. But at our shows, we're in more the mood and mindset to focus [exclusively] on our music because we're lucky enough to have so much music we can't fit it into a set, let alone cramming covers in. [Playing covers means] we'd be playing less of our own songs. I'm just tired of playing covers ...
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/127073/Interview-Catching-Up-With-Jim-James-Of-My-Morning-Jacket
Dirty Laundry
What a great cover this would be for Jim and the Crew. Go listen to it if you haven't recently. Don Henley is a stud and this song is such a great time piece of 80's music.
That would sound awesome. "Rider in the Rain" by Randy Newman (with the Eagles in the background) seems like MMJ could pull that one off as well.
Some others I think they could pull off:
Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson
Ooh La La by the Faces
Foosteps in the Dark by The Isley Brothers
Honeysuckle Blue by Drivin' N' Cryin' (I have no doubt MMJ would NAIL this tune)
Farewell My Friend by Dennis Wilson
New York Groove by Hello
Dirty Work by Steely Dan
Quote from: Crispy on Jan 09, 2013, 06:52 PM
Quote from: ms. yvon on Jan 09, 2013, 06:37 PM
every morning i light a candle to hear Earth, Wind & Fire's "Way of the World" :beer:
:thumbsup:
I will take this opportunity to remind anyone who cares of the eternal flame I have going for Smokey's Tears of a Clown.
The Eternal Flame for Tears of a Clown still burns.
Beardedwonder, Standing on the Moon would put me in the hospital. Another msyvon science fact™.
All Along The Watchtower is still my dream cover for them to do.
I'd also love to see them do Bruce's Ghost Of Tom Joad like JJ and Morello did at the MusiCares tribute. :thumbsup:
I'd love to hear them take a crack at Tunnel of Love by Dire Straits.
They should do a Backstreet Boys song or something crazy like that.
I've always wanted to hear Jim sing Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay". I think that would be a great cover.
Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
LITTLE FEAT's Feats Dont Fail Me Now, or Willin, or All That You Dream!!! :)
I think it'd be real funny and real awesome if they played Freebird and went straight into One Big Holiday
Mercenary Territory by LITTLE FEAT with PHJB oh my god...those chord changes and lyrics and vocals are totally MMJ....they remind me of Feat , does MMJ...so eclectic , amazing as fuck live
It would be prime if they looked into some Waylon Jennings.
Quote from: WinstonLegthigh on Aug 13, 2016, 02:16 AM
It would be prime if they looked into some Waylon Jennings.
Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) was played at OBH2.
I agree they could kill with some Little Feat. Also I feel like they could pull off some Steely Dan which is probably difficult to do.
See Me, Feel Me -The Who
It seems as if Jim (The Way That He Sings) might really be inspired by this one.