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Wouldn't turn around and break it
And anyone who's ever played a part
Wouldn't turn around and hate it
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Oh Sweet, Sweet Jane
You're waiting for Jimmy down in the alley
Waiting there for him to come back home
Waiting down on the corner
And thinking of ways to get back home
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Oh Sweet, Sweet Jane
Anyone who's ever had a dream
Anyone who's ever played a part
Anyone who's ever been lonely
And anyone who's ever split apart
Sweet Jane, Sweet Jane
Oh Sweet, Sweet Jane
Heavenly widened roses
Seem to whisper to me when you smile
Heavenly widened roses
Seem to whisper to me when you smile
La la la la la la la...
Sweet Jane
Sweet, Sweet Jane
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F&@&ing covers!!! Stop for the love of god!!!
In case you haven't noticed, William likes his covers (especially if they bring something new to an old track). If you're not on board with that this is probably not the right station for you.
F&@&ing covers!!! Stop for the love of god!!!
guess someone else doesn’t like this group because they are from canada
I am so confused.
There is an interview with Lou Reed in which he claims this version is better than his own. I think it's in Billboard magazine (paywall, sorry...)
Lou was well known to give snappy answers to stupid questions
Wow! So much hate for CJ. Nice, positive comment mach-hog.
Never understood the hate for TCJ, could it be they are from Canada!!!!
If it eases your mind any about the state of the world, this band was formed and named over 30 years ago. Were it such a ruinous or foreboding name we likely would've been in "the ditch" by now. (Maybe we are?)
At least now we know whose fault it is.
You're the one posting political drivel..& kind of being a dick about it.
Everyone believes their political dogma is the best. They shout past each other. It's all rubbish.
The version off Rock In Roll Animal with all those guitar players (even the bass player) puts this one to shame.
Besides the awesome guitar intro, that's the absolute WORST version of Jane. Lou's best version is on Take No Prisoners. The Velvet's best version is on Live in 69, which includes heavenly wine and roses.
There is an interview with Lou Reed in which he claims this version is better than his own. I think it's in Billboard magazine (paywall, sorry...)
Is this it? https://www.billboard.com/musi... It's a review of the album, but they quote Reed calling this “the best and most authentic version I have ever heard."
Apparently Reed liked that they included the bridge ("Heavenly wine and roses etc"), which got cut from the original recording because the rest of the band thought it sucked. Basically Lou liked this "authentic" version because it's the closest to his original idea for the song.
Here is the band commenting on their relationship with Reed on the occassion of his passing.
https://cowboyjunkies.com/tag/...
I have already signed in and i am happy to be here.
If it eases your mind any about the state of the world, this band was formed and named over 30 years ago. Were it such a ruinous or foreboding name we likely would've been in "the ditch" by now. (Maybe we are?)
No doubt. We are in the ditch.
At the Venue, Regina, SK mid ‘70s. Liked ‘em then and still do. Margot, it was evident, was all business… not surprised they have stood the test of time.
Wow! So much hate for CJ. Nice, positive comment mach-hog.
What are you? One of those nasty left-wingers? Keep your politics to yourself or take them to an appropriate website. You are not part of the solution to this country's problems. You are part of the problem.
You're the one posting political drivel..& kind of being a dick about it.
What are you? One of those nasty left-wingers? Keep your politics to yourself or take them to an appropriate website. You are not part of the solution to this country's problems. You are part of the problem.
But it makes up with other qualities. Lots of other qualities.
Cowboy Junkies do covers better than just about any other band I can think of.
You're correct about the recording in the Trinity Church in Toronto. As noted in an earlier forum post, it was recorded around a single microphone. If you have a good stereo system, you can hear the echo-hum of the empty church, especially in the opening track. I agree that's their best album. But I think "River Waltz" is their best song.
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My favorite version of all time, besides the original(s) of course, is Two Nice Girl's.
Sweet Jane/Love and Affection. Absolutely epic.
They won the 'Sweet Jane Contest' with it in Austin one year.
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You're correct about the recording in the Trinity Church in Toronto. As noted in an earlier forum post, it was recorded around a single microphone. If you have a good stereo system, you can hear the echo-hum of the empty church, especially in the opening track. I agree that's their best album. But I think "River Waltz" is their best song.
If it eases your mind any about the state of the world, this band was formed and named over 30 years ago. Were it such a ruinous or foreboding name we likely would've been in "the ditch" by now.
Thank you, Pro
If it eases your mind any about the state of the world, this band was formed and named over 30 years ago. Were it such a ruinous or foreboding name we likely would've been in "the ditch" by now.
Did you vote for Moscow's Man © aka Putin's Bitch aka Donald the Traitor?
Wow - harsh!
Yes I remember seeing footage of that - sounded amazing!
Me too. Very nice.
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this one's been played twice this month, 0 plays for the og
Oh dischuckin, this version is so much better, and I'm a huge fan of VU
Did you vote for Moscow's Man © aka Putin's Bitch aka Donald the Traitor?
If it eases your mind any about the state of the world, this band was formed and named over 30 years ago. Were it such a ruinous or foreboding name we likely would've been in "the ditch" by now. (Maybe we are?)
https://new.radioparadise.com/...
this one's been played twice this month, 0 plays for the og
Are you saying the name "Cowboy Junkies" violates your moral principles somehow?
That guitar intro is legendary, but the song isn't. The best version is the one Lou does on "Take No Prisoners."
At the danger of being pedantic the original Cowboys Junkies version of this wasn't on a studio album. The band couldn't afford a studio so used a single mic in a location they felt would be acoustically brilliant. According to Wikipedia “The music was recorded inside Toronto’s Church of the Holy Trinity on 27 November 1987, with the band circled around a single microphone. “
However I totally agree with your sentiments the original version on The Trinity Session was far superior.
Agree. The tentative delicacy of their original version was what made it so special.
Yup, studio version is much better.
Agree. The tentative delicacy of their original version was what made it so special.
Thank you very much, PopKombo! We humbly be dancing like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners in honor of your vote... we love this live cover... Radio Paradise is the best radio station in this galaxy....
I believe if everyone had more sex, used drugs, and listened to the CJs it would put an end to intergalactic war. You have my vote.
TNG also recorded the ersatz-country classic 'I Spent My Last Ten Dollars On Birth Control And Beer'.
carumba, sorry tex but that much of a meh song (sweet jane) does not seem at all interesting, yuck : ( thats just stodgy ole me, hope it was a blast!)
That is the worst version of the tune (ignoring the godlike Hunter/Wagner intro).
The best version is on Take No Prisoners.
Lousy rendition of a great song covered by a wonderful band.
TNG also recorded the ersatz-country classic 'I Spent My Last Ten Dollars On Birth Control And Beer'.
Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked all across the holy moly world like B.F. Skinner... we love this splendiferous live version... love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
I generally hate covers but I love this one.
PS: Lou Reed said this was a pretty good rendition.
absolutely gorgeous... love this live version...
Twice a day???
I prefer "Once a Year"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I kinda like it 2 maybe 3 times a week
beautiful cover... special to hear it live... love it love it love it...
Twice a day???
I prefer "Once a Year"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everybody in my church loves this live cover...
Maybe, yeah...still had I been there I would have probably been quite pleased.
Apples and Oranges in my view. They are, mostly, playing different songs. Even the lyrics aren't totally shared. Lou Reed's version truly smokes while the CJ's let you enjoy their understated, but excellent, version.
I've always found her style to
seem kind of mopey. It sounds like she's perpetually bummed out. To me anyway.
True, but I prefer this version to the CJ's studio version, for some reason.
Not everything is as it seems.
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A "poacher" is by definition "one who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another"... and that is not some derogatory name someone else calls you— that is your name for yourself... you call yourself a common thief...
these song forums are for song comments, and I am an honest commentator...
this cover is a fave for everybody in my hotel room...
Not so much.
Love this song in both VU and CJ trim... : )
Agreed.
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I like her voice, but it comes off a few notches lower than what I would expect. Just once it would be nice to see her amp it up a bit.
Oh yes, note to self: buy or steal this album.
Hire Mr Fixit as a sound man next time he's in KC....he likes bumping up the lead vocals.
It was live in the sense that it was recorded live off the floor, not multitracked, but there wasn't an audience there, so I hesitate to call it a 'live' album.
No wonder the crowd was so quiet - I thought they were just in a dream-state.
Agreed. This one is not bad. If I was Lou Reed, I would be flattered.
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Agreed. This one is not bad. If I was Lou Reed, I would be flattered.
Yes...
Oh yes, note to self: buy or steal this album.
Note to self: hide CDs whenever funny guys from Nashville come to visit (just in case).
Agreed.
Oh, I see mrfixit said the same thing earlier.