I haven't seen a thread for this yet. For those who haven't heard yet, Jim James and Calexico contributed this song to the I'm Not There Soundtrack. I just discovered this by accident. Never being a Dylan fan, I really had no intention of seeing this film. But finding out one of my favorite singers is on the soundtrack, that's pretty cool!! Who else here has heard it??
I never really cared for the song, the original, I mean... but yeah, I've got it. The whole album is sort of hit or miss for me.
Yeah, this is a great song. The original and the Jim James cover. There was a thread about it a while back and most people seemed to not care for it. I couldn't believe it. The director obviously liked it enough to feature it prominently in the film. Granted I'm a huge Dylan fan, but still I don't understand how anyone with a soul could not be moved by this song.
not only is the Jim James version an excellent rendition, it is easy and fun to play on guitar: http://www.iol.ie/~murphypj/DYLAN/acapulco.txt
also posted on the forums not too long ago was a live video of JJ performing with Calexico at the concert they had in New York before the holidays.
peace all
eddo
Quotenot only is the Jim James version an excellent rendition, it is easy and fun to play on guitar: http://www.iol.ie/~murphypj/DYLAN/acapulco.txt
also posted on the forums not too long ago was a live video of JJ performing with Calexico at the concert they had in New York before the holidays.
peace all
eddo
Just listened again, and I really love the tune. Jim sings it so well - so beautifully delivered. And thanks for the chords! Gonna check it out. :)
Has Jim performed this solo acoustic anywhere?
Think he will if he hasn't?
QuoteHas Jim performed this solo acoustic anywhere?
Think he will if he hasn't?
I don't know, it'd be nice though :) . But..It's not solo acoustic but here performed with Calexico at the I'm Not There show at the Beacon Theatre back in November.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtbNuL-3aSU
QuoteYeah, this is a great song. The original and the Jim James cover. There was a thread about it a while back and most people seemed to not care for it. I couldn't believe it. The director obviously liked it enough to feature it prominently in the film. Granted I'm a huge Dylan fan, but still I don't understand how anyone with a soul could not be moved by this song.
Wow, that's surprising that not many people liked it. I think it's an awesome cover.