I think Paranoid Android (Radiohead) or Have a Cigar(Pink Floyd).
"Have a Cigar" has been covered by Primus and the Foo Fighters already, so I'd rather see MMJ do something different... just my $.02.
Although I can't think of a good cover right now... :)
What about Steve Earle: my old friend the blues, or down the road
and anything by jackson browne (these days, running on empty)
but hey they seem to love black sabbath and that's mighty fine by me! planet caravan of the paranoid record would be great
My fiance' thinks that Jim sounds a lot like Jackson Browne. I think she mentions it every time I listen to them.
How about "No Place to Fall" by Townes Van Zandt?
oooo... good one. Can't you just hear Jim now? And "No Place to Fall" even sounds like it could have been one of their titles anyway. :D
i would LOVE for mmj, or jim james solo, to cover Jimi Hendrix's Angel...That would be so incredible.
Blue moon by Elvis.
The dramatic mood of this song would fit jim's voice very well.
Nice call on the TVZ, EC. I just started listening to him recently.
Here's a couple I wouldn't mind hearing:
John Hiatt's "Have a little faith in me"
John Prine's "Illegal smile"
Julee Cruise's "Falling"
Over the Hills and Far Away- Led Zep
Hey You/ Wish You Were Here- Anderson Council (get it?)
Karma Police- Radiohead
Yellow Ledbetter (if thats how u spell it ???)-Pearl Jam
I like how Ben Harper fits "Whole Lotta Love" in the middle of "Faded" too...
I know my picks aren't as obscure :(, but if performed live, songs that EVERYONE knows are usually more fun ;)
Cisco Kid by War. a little different, but they would do it proud.
"In Tall Buildings" by John Hartford, maybe just Jim solo acoustic...
"From Boulder to Birmingham" by Emmylou Harris (asexual lyrics, so it'd be okay...maybe even "If I Could Only Win Your Love")
"Bottle Let Me Down" by Merle Haggard (I think its Merle Haggard...pretty sure its Merle Haggard)
QuoteCisco Kid by War. a little different, but they would do it proud.
P.S. This is just farkin' awesome that someone named this. One of the best songs ever recorded by anybody. If you want to hear a tight rhythm section in action, I highly recommend Kazaa-ing (or WinMX-ing) this one.
Kind of cheazy, but I think they could do a mean "Prince Caspian" by Phish. For hard core rock, AC/DC "Back in Black".
Wouldn't it Be Nice or Sloop John B by the Beach Boys and/or
Waiting for the Sun by the Jayhawks
(Drunkre, you're right, Bottle Let Me Down is a Merle song - covered by many.) :)
theres so much Zep out there that I think would be absolutely awesome and fitting for MMJ to cover.
"Ten Years Gone" would fit nicely, as would "The Rain Song". I would be absolutely floored to hear Jim sing "Going to California". I've recorded a version of this that doesnt even come close to touching what Zep has done, but I think that Jim has such a distinct and dreamy touch to his voice that it would complement this song much better than Plant ever could.
Quotebut I think that Jim has such a distinct and dreamy touch to his voice that it would complement this song much better than Plant ever could.
Gan Canny!
Plant was the mutt nuts, and while Jim is very special, he is a different type of animal.
Nothing and I mean nothing by Neil Young....
D.
Have they covered any AC/DC yet? I think they could really do "Back in Black" or Highway to Hell" really well. Also, I would like to see them experiment with a Phish cover. Maybe something easy like "Bathtub Gin?"
On the Phone Went West reggae tip, how about The Clash's "Armagideon Time" or "Guns of Brixton?"
QuoteHave they covered any AC/DC yet? I think they could really do "Back in Black" or Highway to Hell" really well. Also, I would like to see them experiment with a Phish cover. Maybe something easy like "Bathtub Gin?"
Whole lotta rosie!
"touch too much", sung by Tommy, Headliner's...many moons ago.
johnny quaid came into the audience that night, and he and i alone were at the front of the stage rockin' out. it was the closer to the set, no bass, Tommy screaming away the lyrics, totally rock n' roll. fucking awesome memory that is...good thing i wasn't too drunk to remember!
Quote"touch too much", sung by Tommy, Headliner's...many moons ago.
johnny quaid came into the audience that night, and he and i alone were at the front of the stage rockin' out. it was the closer to the set, no bass, Tommy screaming away the lyrics, totally rock n' roll. fucking awesome memory that is...good thing i wasn't too drunk to remember!
did it look like this? ;)
(http://www.mymorningjacket.com/Gallery/2000/headliners-04.jpg)
8) yes my friend, that is indeed the one. fucking priceless...ah, memories!
Going Down to Laurel by Steve Forbert.
Kashmir by Led Zeppelin.
Blitzkreig Bop by the Ramones.
Everybodys In Showbiz by the Kinks
Kid Charlemagne by Steely Dan
Ship of Fools/Brokedown Palace by the Dead
Roadrunner by Jonathan Richman
Stage Fright by the Band
Life During Wartime by Talking Heads
Burning Love by Elvis
Nothing Else Matter by Metallica
Mandolin Rainby by Bruce Hornsby.
Just a few thoughts from this Sunday morning.
oooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I've Got It!!!!!!!!!
THE PINA COLADA SONG
I'm not into health food
I AM INTO champaigne!
Hell YEAH
If you like making love at midnight.
Quoteoooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I've Got It!!!!!!!!!
THE PINA COLADA SONG
I am worried about you.
Quote
I am worried about you.
You can't tell me you don't like the Pina Colada song!
Come On It's Ok.
If you like pina colada's
and getting caught in the rain!
Hell Yeah!
Game,Set,Match!!! No one can top this one.
I was tired of my lady,
We'd been together too long,
Like a worn out recording,
Of a favorite song.
So while she lay there sleepin,
I read the paper in bed,
And in the personal columns,
There was this letter I read.
If you like Pina Coladas,
And getting caught in the rain,
If you're not into yoga,
If you have half a brain,
If you like making love at midnight,
In the dunes of the cape,
Then I'm the love that you've looked for,
Write to me and escape.
I didn't think about my lady,
I know that sounds kinda of mean,
But me and my old lady,
Had fallen into the same old dull routine,
So I wrote to the paper,
Took out a personal ad,
And though I'm nobody's poet,
I thought it wasn't half bad.
Yes I like Pina Coladas,
And getting caught in the rain,
I'm not much into health food,
I am into champagne,
I've got to meet you by tomorrow noon,
And cut through all this red tape,
At a bar called O'Malley's,
Where we'll plan our escape.
So I waited with high hopes,
And she walked in the place,
I knew her smile in an instant,
I knew the curve of her face,
It was my own lovely lady,
And she said "Aw, it's you",
Then we laughed for a moment,
And I said "I never knew".
That you like Pina Coladas,
And gettin caught in the rain,
And the feel of the ocean,
And the taste of champagne,
If you like making love at midnight,
In the dunes on the cape,
Your the lady I've looked for,
Come with me and escape.
If you like Pina Coladas,
And getting caught in the rain,
If you're not into yoga,
If you have half a brain,
If you like making love at midnight,
In the dunes on the cape,
Then I'm the love that you've looked for,
Come with me and escape.
Hell Yeah.....Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
as written by one Rubert Holmes
I'm really worried now.
Wow. I never really listened to the words of that song beyond liking pina coladas and getting caught in the rain. So, ah... thanks for that.
Sanity prevails....
Anthem by The Senational Alex Harvey Band.
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I am into champagne,
Champagne? Are you sure it's champagne? I always thought he was saying he was into cocaine!
Well ya learn something new every day :)
;)How 'bout "Daydream Believer" ? ha ha ha ha ha ;D
I love Daydream Believer!
I think that's the best suggestion yet. No kidding :D
:Dwell... I was just thinkin'... the boys act like monkeys sometimes ;D why not?
although, I think they would make the pina`colada song sound good too! ;)
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although, I think they would make the pina`colada song sound good too! ;)
Erm... I think that might be pushing it a bit ;)
:DAWWHH COME ON... you know they could sing the word 'crap' and nothing else for the whole song and make it sound good. ;)
QuoteWow. I never really listened to the words of that song beyond liking pina coladas and getting caught in the rain. So, ah... thanks for that.
Yeah you don't get the genious of the song until you realize that the women he meets at a bar called O'Malleys is in fact HIS OWN LOVELY LADY! ;D
Now that is what I call ROMANTIC with all caps, and no one does ROMANTIC better than JIM JAMES.
This song is SWEET!
and by sweet I don't mean like aaaaahhhhhh sweet Kitty.
I mean Sweet Like..Fuck Yeah this song rules!!!!!!
You really like this song don't you Brian?
I'd like it better soaked in reverb, but yeah basically!
"Breathe" by Pink Floyd
"I'm a Believer" by The Monkees
Quote"Breathe" by Pink Floyd
"I'm a Believer" by The Monkees
Breathe, now that is an amazing suggestion, second only to The Pina Colada Song. I would love to hear them open with Breathe.
Dream Setlist
Breathe
Golden
It's about twilight now
O is the one that is real
Mahgeeta
Bermuda Highway
Pina Colada Song
Sooner
Just One Thing
Masterplan
How Could I Know (Oxyen)
Dance Floors
One Big Holliday
The Bear
Strangulation
Breathe Reprise
Encore
AT DAwn
Run Thru
Steam Engine
Second Encore
I Will Be There When You Die (Jim Solo)
By My Car (Jim Solo)
Phone Went West (Full Band Joined by Me on the Flying V)
I agree, Breathe is a brilliant choice.
Thank you, thank you all for your kind words. And now for my next trick...o, wait a minute I don't have a next trick :(
Now why do I think that you know quite a few more tricks than that? ;) :-*
Are we allowed to suggest duets?
Okay, call me crazy, but I would kill to see Jim James do some songs with Gillian Welch.
"Love Hurts". Oh lord. Oh mylanta, I would die.
Or, even, what if he did some duets with Neko Case - like some of the old George and Tammy stuff. Or some of the Loretta and Conway stuff. Or Loretta and Ernest Tubb.
Or anything, anything at all. hm.
thought of another good one - "In the air tonight"...with a whole lot of V when it speeds up near the end. JJ could throw down some crazy reverb on the vocals for that one.
After ruminating on this for about 15 years, I have concluded that the song I most would like to hear MMJ cover would be . . . Butterboy (by Fanny).
The gender bender turn on the lyrics would be hilarious, his voice might be the only one on the planet that could top the original, and the band would all have a chance to sing backup nonsense like "waa-up wa-oo". And the bouncing rythms could be cranked way up by the Jacket boys.
OOOOOOOOOO, Butterboy!
...all my friends call me a fool.
They say "Let the woman take care of you."
So I try to be hip and think like the crowd.
But even the crowd can't help me now. Ohhhhh
OH GIRL...
Tell me what am I gonna do?
Now come on girls!!! you know you'd just melt if Jim James belted that one out.
"Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley
that's actually by Lenny Cohen, but Jeff Buckley's is a great version. I also like Rufus Wainwright's...
-amy
Beatles "Norweigan Wood"
Speaking of lyrics, I don't know if Jim could sing this without laughing his butt off, but I think My Morning Jacket would tear it up something awful. I'm not sure how they'd manage the sax break in the middle, but this would be too, too funny if they'd cover it. Let's draft a petition and present it to the guys in the band:
Butterboy (by Fanny)
He was hard as a rock, but I was ready to roll
what a shock to find out, I was in control of the situation
I didn't need no time or destination.
He said "Say you look divine, have I met you before?"
I said "Your place or mine?", it's getting hard to be sure, of an invitation
In these times of casual, quick relations
Chorus
Go, Baby, go
Get it on boy, show what you know
Oh, there's a fire down below
So go Baby, go!
It doesn't matter to me
He thought I'd be impressed by his rotating bed
Such a woman suppressed surely needs to be led
to complete elation
And I've had my share of conversation
Chorus
Go, Baby, go
Get it on boy, show what you know
Oh, there's a fire down below
So go Baby, go!
It doesn't matter to me; no, no, no
He had four on the floor, and I was ready to clutch
I said "Give me some more",
He said "You're too much
for my inclination. And I've had my share of invitations
Chorus
Go, Baby, go
Get it on boy,
show what you know
Oh, there's a fire down below
So go Baby, go!
It doesn't matter to me; no, no
Oh, Butterboy!
Go, Baby, go
Get it on boy,
show what you know
Oh, there's a fire down below
So go Baby, go!
It doesn't matter to me; no, no, no
repeat
yep... Jim would be laughing too hard to sing that one. :D
"Be my baby" by I don't know who.
"Reach out (I'll be there)" by The Four Tops.
"Stand by me"
and their version of "Tyrone" still beats the original, in my most humble opinion.
Sorry guys... this one intrigues me...
I think that these would be good ones too.
--You've got a Friend
--How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
--Fly Like an Eagle
--Ramblin' Man
:DI love Jim James...muchly!!!
well... his voice anyway...don't know HIM yet... ;D
Don't Fear the Reaper
Comfortably numb... the Floyd!!!! ;)
Comfortably Numb - That is my favorite concert moment, they just finished building the Wall, turned off all the lights except for a spotlight behind David Gilmour as he stood on the top of the wall and played the song. OMG, thats almost 25 years ago!
Some others popped into my head recently:
"Pleasures of the harbor"--Phil Ochs
"Money Honey"--Ry Cooder
"Waltzing Matilde"--Trad.
and, now don't bitch about this one's commercial quality,
"Don't Cry"--Gn'R
QuoteComfortably Numb - That is my favorite concert moment, they just finished building the Wall, turned off all the lights except for a spotlight behind David Gilmour as he stood on the top of the wall and played the song. OMG, thats almost 25 years ago!
Is this on video or did you see it LIVE?
I changed my mind about Paranoid Android, I think Fake Plastic Trees would be much better.
Agreed. Fake Plastic Trees would be excellent good.
What about something by Tool? H or Stinkfist, that would be mad ( in my dreams maybe)
Comfortably Numb
{i}Is this on video or did you see it LIVE? [/i]
I was able to see it LIVE, if I recall correctly they only played The Wall concert in three cities, New York, Tokyo or London, and Los Angeles. I saw it in Los Angeles, I think it was the LA Sports Arena, still have the concert shirt.
Quoteand, now don't bitch about this one's commercial quality,
"Don't Cry"--Gn'R
No crap, I was at a field party awhile ago (maybe last fall sometime...too many mushrooms, too much beer), and somebody had GNR's "Appetite for Destruction" album playing (loudly) in the area where everybody parked their cars. At first, I was like "pff, some loser's playing GNR" (even though I worshipped them, along with Ozzy and Def Leppard in high school...all those years ago). But then, after a few more minutes, and the opening strains of "Rocket Queen" pierced the night, I realized "Holy shit, some dude's playing GNR" and began to rock out with holy vengeance. *Sigh* I wish GNR was still cool, and Axl had never grown those weak ass dreadlocks.
QuoteComfortably Numb
{i}Is this on video or did you see it LIVE? [/i]
I was able to see it LIVE, if I recall correctly they only played The Wall concert in three cities, New York, Tokyo or London, and Los Angeles. I saw it in Los Angeles, I think it was the LA Sports Arena, still have the concert shirt.
Wow, that is awesome. Was it the best show you have ever seen? I'm going to buy a Pink Floyd dvd, do you have any suggestions on which one is the best?
Thanks,
Brian
on the topic of covers...was i dreaming or did mmj in fact cover wear your love like heaven by donovan? i thought i had seen it a while back on tower records on a tribute album, but its not there anymore. i would assume its out of print...does anyone know for sure?
Yes! You are correct they did cover that Donovan song on the cd titled "a gift from a garden to a flower: a tribute to donovan" It great--check out www.darla.com if you want a copy.
i knew it...thanks a bunch man...it was a great song to begin with, redone most beautifully.
This might sound very silly, but is saw 'trick me' by Kelis on MTV yesterday and i thought mm... what about that for a cover song! would be cool in an upbeat Cobra-style
I see "Stage Fright" by the Band was already named, so I will say "The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down" or "Rag, Mama, Rag" by the Band, or "Devil in Disguise" by the Flying Burrito Brothers. Perhaps an Elliot Smith song or two also.
"Dear Mr. Fantasy" by Traffic, "Headache" by Frank Black (had a discussion with Tommy 'bout that one), or, and this may be odd, "How Soon is Now?" by the Smiths....I think the Jacket could bring a new epic dimension to it.
Dear Mr Fantasy--another excellent choice for Sir Jim's vocal range :D
Aww geez just had another inspiration courtesy of revisiting "The Division Bell"--can you imagine "Poles Apart" as performed by MMJ? yummy
Yesterday, Brian Wilson performed the entire Smile album and more on a beautiful, sunny evening in Belgium. A truly magical moment.Brian seems really to have gone through some rough times, but his supergroup guided him through a wonderful set ended with a string of hits including an amazing good vibrations and help me rhonda. MMJ just have to love the Beach Boys! I can only dream of a cover of Do It Again by our favourite band. How cool would that be 8)
However speaking of The Division Bell, what about high hopes?
FREEBIRD and I'm not even jokeing!!!!!!!!!!!
They would rip this song a new ass hole.
QuoteFREEBIRD and I'm not even jokeing!!!!!!!!!!!
They would rip this song a new ass hole.
If you had seen the letters from Johnny Quaid and Danny Cash when they said goodbye to the band you would know how taboo the subject of Freebird is... :-X
What? ???
I believe it was Danny who said if heard anybody call out for Freebird, while he was in the crowd watching the guys play, that he would punch them in the face. I think the guys are averse to being lumped into the prototypical southern rock scene.....
Yeah, but I love Skynard *runs for cover*. I think Jim must have to, at some point.
aww don't worry you're safe here--jsut check th' faces in th' crowd at your next MMJ show before you yell "Freebird!"
"Powderfinger" by Neil Young
"A song for you" by Gram Parsons
climbing up the walls - radiohead
soma - smashing pumpkins
lonesome, onry and mean - waylon jennings
they could pretty much cover whatever they want and make it sould good.
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they could pretty much cover whatever they want and make it sould good.
that, I believe, is the A #1 understatement of the year my friend. oh yeah, how about starman or space oddity by bowie
anyone ever heard jim's cover of rocketman by elton john.. it's out there floating on the internet.
Yeah, Rocketman is awesome.
But, I was just learning to the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, "Dirty Mac"'s version of "Yer Blues". And, yeah, I know EVERY-fucking-Body does a Beatles cover, but I would Love to hear the boys doing Yer Blues. Man, Jim's voice would rip that to shreds!
hopefully (no pun intended) rocketman is going to show up on one of the Darla early recordings comps. it is on MMJ does gold hole but would be nice to listen to in full digital sound!
I think Pink Floyd's Fearless would be the perfect MMJ cover. It has that sort of dreamy feel with an oppurtunity for a great MMJ hair swinging jam at the end. :)
QuoteI think Pink Floyd's Fearless would be the perfect MMJ cover
great song...i definitely agree.
lullabye by the cure would be intersting to hear them do too.
Quotelullabye by the cure would be intersting to hear them do too.
YES! I love the idea of Jim doing a Cure song. Good Thought.
"Drive" the cars
I wouldn't mind "Planet Caravan" by Black Sabbath (or "Changes"). Anything by Buffalo Tom too :)
mmm... someone who agrees on planet caravan :) However it was already done by Mercury Rev but that can't be a problem. I don't know what was going on with Ozzy when he made that song. must have been some strange narcotics! It's a pity how many people forget the great music that band once made. their first four albums are genuine classics!
yes! they could make a tasty coverfrom anything from vol. 4 too 8)
can you imagine "Snowblind" or "Supernaut"?
The ballad of el goodo by big star, or anything by big star
I can surely imagine supernaut! Or symptom of the universe!
Man, just thinking about Tommy Iommi's killer riffs makes me want to play those songs loud and play air guitar ;D.
But on the other hand i'm a huge big star fan too. Anybody here not knowing them should check 'em out. You should be able to find their first two albums together on one medium-priced cd in any good record store.
You can definitely hear their influence on Elliott Smith in songs like i'm in love with a girl, nighttime, blue moon, thirteen. Brilliant, one of the most underrated bands ever.
Here's another good one
Prince: Sometimes It Snows In April
I'd love to hear that
Oh Yeah, One of my favorite bands of ALL TIME....Drivin N' Cryin.
I would love to hear MMJ cover Fly Me Couragous, Scarred but Smarter or Honeysuckle Blue.
QuoteOh Yeah, One of my favorite bands of ALL TIME....Drivin N' Cryin.
I would love to hear MMJ cover Fly Me Couragous, Scarred but Smarter or Honeysuckle Blue.
Now that takes me back, gotta give up props for some Drivin' N Cryin!
I think Blind Melon's "Tones of Home" would sound sweet coming through Jim's vocal cords :)
Okay I guess we have enough proposals for now. Any chance Jim or the band will read those magnificent suggestions?
If not what can we do to make sure next EP, next live show, next LP, contains some of our suggestions.
I already contacted Don corleone the second to put some extra pressure on it.
just make sure he doesn't leave any animal body parts in anybody's bed ;)
No he won't, he just happened to be run out of horse heads. Imagine, one horse head per night during 365 days a year. You need a big stable to pull this one off...
Luckely he has some moose heads to offer instead. Less bloody, but it takes more space in the bed.
mmm... Moosehead. My first drunk ever came from a few moosehead lagers, along with some gin and juice.
the Flaming Lips have covered it, but I would love to hear jim sing "Plastic Jesus" solo!
I don't care if it rains or freezes
long as I got my plastic Jesus
sittin on the dashboard of my car
comes in colors pink an dpleasant
glows in the dark cause its iridescent
take him with me when I travel far
QuoteI think Blind Melon's "Tones of Home" would sound sweet coming through Jim's vocal cords :)
maybe this one isn't really their style :(
Jim specifically called out during the 2 night stand in Da Ville about Shannon Hoon's birthday, so maybe it is their style? Dunno, thoughts on this? I can hear similarities-subtle, mind you...
I know I would love to hear Jim's interpretation of Hoon :)
Why not a Tom waits Cover. With a nice piano in it.
In fact, I think the jacket has all the instruments to make all kind of sounds. And in all three Lp's, the piano or synthesizer plays a rather minimalistic role.
There are a lot of possibilities there...
QuoteWhy not a Tom waits Cover.
somehow I can't picture Jim doing the gravelly-voice thang...
Maybe, but always expect the unexpected
I hope kerry does win ;)
A fewe folks mentioned Pearl Jam's "Alive" for best solo - I hadn't heard it in a while, but the past 3 times I've gotten in my car, I've heard it, and I've got to agree.
I'd like to hear the boys give it a try.
And I'd like to hear Jim doing "King of Carrot Flowers, Pts 1 & 2"
I'm the biggest Pearl Jam fan on the face of the earth and if MMJ covered them I would like it to be....In My Tree or Immortality.
What about Last Kiss? Love that song. Jim would be great at the Woh woh woh woh woh Ohhh oh ohhhh Woh ohhh oh oh oh ohhhh Ohhh oh oh oh oh Woh ohhh oh oh oh ohhhh Ohhh oh oh oh oh part ;D
That is the one song they've done that I really don't like. It's fun live with the crowd interaction, but I was really sad PJ covered it. It's thier biggest radio hit to date, and it was originally recorded for some benefit album or something, the band had no idea it would catch on. If the song had remained the oddity that it was originally intended to be I might like it more, but I get frustrated hearing people request the worst song Pearl Jam ever recorded because it was this big radio hit. If MMJ covered it I would literally cry. Although I agree with Sal MMJ could cover it much better than PJ.
'Covers can be dangerous! look out! but oh so much fun!'
I would love to hear something by The Band, especially The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down or Twilight, Rag Momma Rag or Across the Great Divde.
Yeah, man, something by The Band would be awesome...I was thinking "The Weight." I'd also like to hear a covers of "Norweigan Wood," "Suite Judy Blue Eyes," "Lovesong (even though 2758743219751 other peole have covered it)," and "It Ain't Me, Babe."
"Angie" heard it tonight on the radio and i think it be shweet!
I think "Hey Hey, My My" by Neil Young would be incredible. I think Jim's voice would be nice for that song.
just thought of two in the same day...
dreamweaver and american pie
There are two great songs by The Chamber Strings called "Telegram" and "Dead Man's Poise" that would be amazing.
I'd love to hear MMJ whip out some old school Metallica. Something along the lines of Hit The Lights of the Four Horseman. Only they could MMJ-ify it. I don't know, might be a little taboo to pull off a Metallica cover, especially since it would be better than the original and Lars would probably try to sure them for it.
Drivin N Cryin - Fly Me Courageous!!!!!
Am I right Megan?
I'd LOVE to hear "Unfaithful Servant" from The Band. I think Jim's vocals would really do that song justice :)
QuoteDrivin N Cryin - Fly Me Courageous!!!!!
Am I right Megan?
You are indeed, Brian. That would be very, very cool.
Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone,, don't know who sings it heard it tonight. Someone should stop this thread as for the fact that when i hear other songs I think, "ooh, this might be a good one for mmj."STOP THE MADNESS!!
QuoteAin't No Sunshine When She's Gone,, don't know who sings it heard it tonight.
Bill Withers?
Lovely song - great idea.
Tomorrow Never Knows - The Beatles
This would be a killer set closing song.
Umm...something by the Flaming Lips, just because I'd like to see them pull off something wierd. Like that song Spiderbite I think its called.
Cant think of anything else right now.
PapaJoeBear
QuoteTomorrow Never Knows - The Beatles
This would be a killer set closing song.
Umm...something by the Flaming Lips, just because I'd like to see them pull off something wierd. Like that song Spiderbite I think its called.
Cant think of anything else right now.
PapaJoeBear
Oooh, killer choice with Tomorrow Never Knows, that oen would be amazing. I think they could defintely pull off some Lips, but I think maybe Turn it On or When Yer Twenty-Two, or especially Slow Nerve Action (with those huge frickin drums) or Bad Days (I could go on forever) would be right up their alley. The newer stuff not so much, as it tends to be extremely Lips-y, and I think that only the Lips could do those, just because its so signature. No disrespect to Jim and the boys, but I woudl only want to see the Lips perform anything off of Yoshimi Or The Soft Bulletin, simply because those are masterpieces,a nd they are the geniuses who created them. Shame they aren't also gonna be at bonnaroo this year.
Thank You, from Zepp 2.
How about the theme to "3's Company?"
If we are going with theme songs they should play the song from "The Great American Hero"
Believe it or not it's just me!!!!!!!
listening to the radio today I was surprised when I heard my favorite Stones song--"Gimme Shelter" and got to thinkin' what it would sound like MMJ style.
QuoteIf we are going with theme songs they should play the song from "The Great American Hero"
Believe it or not it's just me!!!!!!!
Speaking of (and reminding me that I have overdue movies), I saw The Greatest American Hero dvd in my favourite video store the other day, but sadly, it was out.
BUT, when I return these late bad boys, I'm gonna recheck. I LOVED that show.
Quotelistening to the radio today I was surprised when I heard my favorite Stones song--"Gimme Shelter" and got to thinkin' what it would sound like MMJ style.
i think this song would be straight up their alley. "Can't Always Get What You Want" would also fit quite well.
Has anyone already mentioned a song by Jackson C. Frank? If MMJ would for instance cover Blues Run The Game or Milk and Honey, that would truly be more than fabulous. Folk from the heart...like some of Jimmy James' songs.
i dont know if anyone already put this down b/c i'm not gonna read 10+ pages to check, but i wouldn't mind a little:
Long Black Veil (sp?)
acoustic, of course.
Quotei dont know if anyone already put this down b/c i'm not gonna read 10+ pages to check, but i wouldn't mind a little:
Long Black Veil (sp?)
acoustic, of course.
Wait a sec... doesn't that exist?
Hm, nope. (Not in my little collection anyhow.) But yes, I agree, that would be very nice.
Allright, a stupid idea coming up.
Anybody know the song 'slut' by Todd Rundgren?
Big Star does an amazing version of this song on a live album.
It has this killer riff and a set of the funniest/sleaziest lyrics ever. Maybe they should be drunk first and Two Tone Tommy could sing it!
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Can't believe this thread is so old.
I think "Space Age Love Song" by A Flock of Seagulls would actually lend itself quite well to getting Jacketeered.
I would love to hear a Pearl Jam cover, I could name a dozen or so songs -
Once, Alive, Evenflow, Jeremy, Dissident, Corduroy, Black, Elderly Woman Behind the Counter, Better Man, Nothing Man, Nothing As It Seems, I Am Mine, Man of the Hour, Yellow Ledbetter...
I'd also love to hear a Beatles cover. I could name entire albums' worth of Beatles songs... Led Zeppelin and the Doors, too.
I would love to hear Love Train, they would kill that! (apologies if someone already said that!)
this is ultimate cheese to me, but what about baby i love your way? i know i would laugh/love it. ;)
Something from Astral Weeks?
I think Jim would kill Ballerina!
So Long Marianne by Leonard Cohen, another one for Jim.
Have the band ever covered Led Zeppelin?
Everyone saw they've done Behind That Locked Door by George Harrison for Bloodshot Records out next week?
That thread disappeared pretty quick...
I can't wait for that!!!
"I Don't Wanna Die Anymore" by New Radicals.
Bela Lugosi's Dead
Saturday Looks Good to Me - Meet Me By The Water
Talk about some reverb...
Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
QuoteGentlemen by The Afghan Whigs
here here, fellow whigs fan. [smiley=bier.gif]
Dylan's MASTERS OF WAR would be incredible.......especially since Jim's anti-Bushy. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Madman Across The Water - Elton John
Final Transmission - Magnolia Electric Co.
Don't Go Back to Rockville - R.E.M.
Runnin' with the Devil - Van Halen
Stolen Car - Bruce Springsteen
Do it Again - Steely Dan
In Every Dream Home A Heartache- Roxy Music
On the road again.
Just a few fantasies I have:
"Sway" - Rolling Stones (MMJ would absolutely kick ass doing this song live)
"Even the Losers" - Tom Petty (Jim's voice would sound great on this)
"God Only Knows" - Beach Boys (don't laugh, it would be good)
"Powderfinger" - Neil Young (I know, I know, people already say MMJ sounds like Neil Young, but dammit, I think this song would sound great w/ MMJ doing it live)
I don't know why, because I don't really like U2, but I think that I would like to hear MMJ cover some old U2 song.
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"Sway" - Rolling Stones (MMJ would absolutely kick ass doing this song live)
Man I love that song!
Great choice :)
Agreed on the Stones.
Rocks Off, Shine A light, Sweet Virginia would rock.
Under My Thumb would be funnny as hell. [smiley=guitar.gif]
QuoteAgreed on the Stones.
Rocks Off, Shine A light, Sweet Virginia would rock.
Under My Thumb would be funnny as hell. [smiley=guitar.gif]
Loving Cup...
They can perform everyting from Exile On Main St. 8)
Otis Redding Chills - very nice choice! 8)
Otis Blue & A Change is Gonna Come are such classics!
Love the Hartford and Townes call-outs (two of my personal favorite musicians) - anything song by those musicians would be great.
I would love to hear them do The Replacements 'Left of the Dial'
or "I wanna be adored' - Stone Roses.
jizzlobber by faith no more
More tunes:
Lone Star Song - Grant Lee Buffalo
Honey Don't Think - Grant Lee Buffalo
Wonder of Birds - Innocence Mission
QuoteOtis Redding Chills - very nice choice! 8)
Otis Blue & A Change is Gonna Come are such classics!
Thanks, I absolutely love Otis Blue too... he is the man!
Let's keep real soul music alive [smiley=bier.gif]