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Inside Tracks #31: "Rosecrans Boulevard" by Jimmy Webb, 1967-5th Dimension, w/Covers by Johnny Rivers, Gordon Waller, Zumpano

Front Row & Backstage • 412 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24

🎶 Music Songwriting Albums Cover songs Music genres Music Production

Jimmy Webb was a young, talented songwriter recognized by artists and producers in the 60s.
The song 'Rosecrans Boulevard' by Jimmy Webb was covered by various artists like Johnny Rivers and Gordon Waller.
Zumpano, a Canadian power pop band, produced a compelling version of 'Rosecrans Boulevard' in the 90s.

Bob Dylan in Montreal, 2023

Flagging Down the Double E's • 668 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23

🎶 Music Concerts Cover songs Bob Dylan Live Music

Bob Dylan covered Leonard Cohen's 'Dance Me to the End of Love'.
Dylan has been doing regionally-specific covers on tour.
The surprise Cohen cover at the Montreal show was unexpected.

Other Peoples' Songs Request Line: Richard Thompson

Colin Meloy's Machine Shop • 1493 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23

🎶 Music Cover songs Music Artists Song analysis Music Industry

The post discusses a cover of '1952 Vincent Black Lightning' by Richard Thompson.
The author shares their personal connection to the song and the process of learning it.
Encouragement is given to add personal style to covers rather than copying technical details exactly.

The Late Gregg Sutton Remembers Bob Dylan's 1984 'Real Live' Tour

Flagging Down the Double E's • 432 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23

🎶 Music Concerts Interviews Cover songs

Gregg Sutton, Bob Dylan's 1984 bassist, was a huge Dylan fan and had a deep connection with him during their tour.
The 1984 Bob Dylan tour had memorable moments with famous musicians like Santana, and unique experiences like Bono's extended rendition of 'Blowin' In The Wind'.
Bob Dylan's live record 'Real Live' from the 1984 tour didn't capture all the magic of the performances and had shortcomings according to some band members.

In other words, GOOD STUFF.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 31 Dec 14

🕹 Technology Internet culture Algorithms Cover songs

Internet culture in 2015 will resemble 2014 with familiar trends and new names.
Algorithms, like Facebook's Year in Review, can be insensitive and trigger traumatic memories.
Essays on cover songs can reveal deeper insights into Internet culture and human nature.

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