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Turtle Island String Quartet — Crossroads
Album: Skylife
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Released: 1990
Length: 3:22
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Darol Anger was the violinist in the original lineup of the Dave Grissman Quintet.  A superb musician.
Posted 2 months ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
 ecojot wrote:

Robert Johnson is dancing in his grave



LoL! Good One!   EXCELLENT  Version!!  
Posted 5 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
RP has only ONE TUNE by them on the playlist.  PLEASE ADD MORE!!  Thank You.
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

I like classic rock and DO NOT play violin or cello...and I like this WAY more than 'meh' - it's a 9 for me (of course the Cream version gets an 11 for me - and wouldn't mind hearing it here...even though it's one of the more popular 'classic rock' tunes there is....)

Long Live RP and all the string instrument covers of classic rock tunes!!



I Agree!! That is why we come here.  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Robert Johnson is dancing in his grave
Posted 1 year ago by ecojot    [ Reply ]
My first thought was: NAME THAT TUNE! 
Posted 2 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Wait a minute, I know this song!  Isn't that Clapton on the lead violin?
 

haha, "wait a minute" my exact words before opening this site to see what this was.
Posted 4 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Wait a minute, I know this song!  Isn't that Clapton on the lead violin?
  It certainly isn't Robert Johnson..

Posted 4 years ago by WeAdmire    [ Reply ]
Wait a minute, I know this song!  Isn't that Clapton on the lead violin?
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 MrStatenIsle wrote:
Well, I guess if you play violins/cellos and like classic rock, this makes sense. Otherwise, meh!
 
I like classic rock and DO NOT play violin or cello...and I like this WAY more than 'meh' - it's a 9 for me (of course the Cream version gets an 11 for me - and wouldn't mind hearing it here...even though it's one of the more popular 'classic rock' tunes there is....)

Long Live RP and all the string instrument covers of classic rock tunes!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Well, I guess if you play violins/cellos and like classic rock, this makes sense. Otherwise, meh!
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
Skill level 11. Good cover
Posted 5 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

LOL!!  Gay also means Happy!! 

You don't really think the OP was trying to say this is "stupid and happy", do you?
Posted 6 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 DBCinCA wrote:
chucklesalmon wrote:
oh, how funky and cool.




totally stupid and gay.


Gay? Does this song find itself sexually attracted to songs of the same gender?

If you were just trying to say "stupid" two times and ran out of synonyms (dumb, lame, idiotic, pointless, unintelligent, empty, vapid, clueless?), may I suggest that you just stop at the first "stupid"? Gay does not mean stupid.

On behalf of my gay friends and family members, I offer you this

 
LOL!!  Gay also means Happy!!

Cream's version of this CLASSIC Blues song by RJ is one of my fav tracks ever.  This rendition is also pretty damn cool.  And I love when BillG pulls out a track he hasn't played a lot.  I'd be OK with hearing more of the TISQ and/or string versions of classic tunes.  Long Live RP!!

Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Nice homage to EC. 
Posted 6 years ago by fraserji    [ Reply ]
Semi-refreshing after the gawd awful - Cream — Those Were the Days 
Posted 7 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
These guys cop Clapton's licks perfectly!
Posted 7 years ago by dtheb    [ Reply ]
This was a nice mix after Those were the Days - Cream - cool!
Posted 7 years ago by chazzmetazz    [ Reply ]
These guys are good! I heard them in concert with Nellie McKay at Notre Dame DeBartolo Center a few years back, and it was terrific. A great collaboration of two somewhat obscure acts that clicked together for a couple years.
Posted 7 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
We be jammin'!!!
Posted 8 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
So, I'm listening to "Those Were the Days" from Wheels of Fire, the last song, and I'm thinking, why doesn't Bill play "Crossroads?" And damned if he doesn't—just not the same one. Awesome.
Posted 8 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Bill ain't F'ing around tonight
do your thing man 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
The same thing was done with Yes, too.
And Genesis... Likeable tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Good stuff.
Posted 19 years ago by Logical    [ Reply ]
Great way to rock out on a Friday afternoon!
Posted 19 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Ever catch the Floyd cover album, all orchestra? Phenomenal!
The same thing was done with Yes, too.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Dig it!!!! And how about Kronos Quartet's rendition of Purple Haze... perhaps we can get some play on that?
Posted 19 years ago by jberko    [ Reply ]
wow. this is so juicy and melodic.
Posted 19 years ago by MisterVErb    [ Reply ]
Drunkenlilacwine wrote:
Extremely good cover of cream. Very good interpretation.
um, cream's version was also a cover. "crossroads" was originally done by robert johnson...
Posted 19 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
And now for something completely fun! :daisy.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
And now for something completely different....
Posted 19 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]
Barandis wrote:
I'm not normally much of a fan of this recent spate of string renditions of classic songs. But this one is good. It sounds fun. It has energy. It doesn't sound like chamber music...which is fine in its own right, but not on rock 'n' roll songs.
Ever catch the Floyd cover album, all orchestra? Phenomenal!
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
chucklesalmon wrote:
oh, how funky and cool. totally stupid and gay.
Gay? Does this song find itself sexually attracted to songs of the same gender? If you were just trying to say "stupid" two times and ran out of synonyms (dumb, lame, idiotic, pointless, unintelligent, empty, vapid, clueless?), may I suggest that you just stop at the first "stupid"? Gay does not mean stupid. On behalf of my gay friends and family members, I offer you this
Posted 20 years ago by DBCinCA    [ Reply ]
chucklesalmon wrote:
oh, how funky and cool. totally stupid and gay.
Gay people rock!! And such fashion sense!!
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
omfg, this music is from 1990!! LoL! Thought this was "new" music.
Posted 20 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
oh, how funky and cool. totally stupid and gay.
Posted 20 years ago by chucklesalmon    [ Reply ]
Extremely good cover of cream. Very good interpretation.
Posted 20 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
I'm not normally much of a fan of this recent spate of string renditions of classic songs. But this one is good. It sounds fun. It has energy. It doesn't sound like chamber music...which is fine in its own right, but not on rock 'n' roll songs.
Posted 20 years ago by Barandis    [ Reply ]
Most excellent! :-({|=
Posted 20 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
Had been a fan of these guys years ago, before this configuration, and then had sorta lost track and forgotten. RP:
Posted 20 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
I suppose the same people who complained about Bela Fleck playing "Moonlight Sonata" on banjo will take issue with a string quartet's rendition of "Crossroads"... :roll: The rest of us will appreciate it for what it is...damn fine music!
Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
I had an opportunity to see Darol Anger and Mike Marshall play in a show near here and it was truly phenomonal. Anger is a fantastic fiddler (violinist?) and their playlist was a wild mix of fusion, bebop, and bluegrass. Believe it or not they had a drummer who must have been no more than 25 who played at the same level of folks like Billy Cobham and Steve Gadd. Quite a show.
Posted 21 years ago by justDave    [ Reply ]
This song totally rocks my house! Thanks, RP
Posted 21 years ago by chlobug    [ Reply ]
Great cover!
Posted 21 years ago by jayladdin    [ Reply ]
Hehe... someone needs to download some Kronos Quartet too; --d
Posted 21 years ago by lindydallas    [ Reply ]
I saw these guys live a few years ago in Roanoke, VA. Terrific! More Turtle Island, please! :-({|=
Posted 21 years ago by indigo_xia    [ Reply ]
.... there's just something about this I LIKE !*!*!* it's such a GREAT song ... especially the Cream version) .... the band I played in back in the late 60's played the song ... always liked the energy of it !*!*! ( I have to admit that the use of stringed instruments on rock and roll is something I've liked since I heard 'Apocalyptica' ... 4 chello's playing Metallica !*!*!* ..... :-({|=
Posted 21 years ago by rolo    [ Reply ]
In place of marginal, read annoying... Maybe just too early in the morning?
Posted 21 years ago by briushka    [ Reply ]
Also check out Kronos Quartet' Purple Haze... or Fourplay from down under which does lots of covers on violins and good too, incl. Kraftwerk and Metallica ;) I have 2 of their CDs bought when they toured and visited the Netherlands.
Posted 21 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
totally awesome.
Posted 21 years ago by firesign    [ Reply ]
I bought this album when it came out, based on a review in Newsweek, and primarily for this song. Cranked it to 11 once I got it home, too.
Posted 21 years ago by hobbitt    [ Reply ]
Posted 21 years ago by red    [ Reply ]
Cool man! And strangely appropriate, considering I\'m sitting here, watching my two tortises amble around the yard and graze on my lawn. :D
Posted 21 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
cool!
Posted 21 years ago by casablues    [ Reply ]
Proof again that music need not have drums, guitars, and several \'chicks\' lickin\' each other to be pretty fun and cool.
Posted 21 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]