Wow, what a great song. Great video too - there are a few versions of this song that I found on YouTube; none has more than a few thousand views... such a shame this music isn't more well known.
Oh, definitely. A very loving tribute and the perfect choice to represent the song.
Glad you listened to the post Matt - although I knew the musical genres weren't your thing (mine neither - jungle reggae? wtf) but I guessed that you were likely familiar with the original and thought you might find it interesting how the beats were reused over the decades.
I had heard that about the riff before. I discovered that when researching the A side. Interesting thing. Can't say I particularly remembered it -- maybe I just don't pay attention to such things. I just wonder why they just don't get a drummer to do it? Maybe the logistics make it difficult. I play around with Garage Band on my Mac and coming up with drums is my biggest stumbling block. Garage Band does have some drum rifts, though.
I remember years ago hearing a story about someone who wanted to sample a single note fro a recording. He went through all the steps and contacted the owner of the recording. The owner replied, "We don't own a copyright on a C note."
I loved the A side.
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Wow, what a great song. Great video too - there are a few versions of this song that I found on YouTube; none has more than a few thousand views... such a shame this music isn't more well known.
DeleteIi think the video I posted is beautiful. It just shows the love and respect for the poster's grandfather.
DeleteI remember the song when it was a hit and I still love listening to it.
Oh, definitely. A very loving tribute and the perfect choice to represent the song.
DeleteGlad you listened to the post Matt - although I knew the musical genres weren't your thing (mine neither - jungle reggae? wtf) but I guessed that you were likely familiar with the original and thought you might find it interesting how the beats were reused over the decades.
I had heard that about the riff before. I discovered that when researching the A side. Interesting thing. Can't say I particularly remembered it -- maybe I just don't pay attention to such things. I just wonder why they just don't get a drummer to do it? Maybe the logistics make it difficult. I play around with Garage Band on my Mac and coming up with drums is my biggest stumbling block. Garage Band does have some drum rifts, though.
ReplyDeleteI remember years ago hearing a story about someone who wanted to sample a single note fro a recording. He went through all the steps and contacted the owner of the recording. The owner replied, "We don't own a copyright on a C note."
I bet if you wanted to use the cowbell from Blue Oyster Cult's Don't Fear the Reaper you'd need permission. :D
DeleteI have a CD of Rock Hits from the '70's (including DFTR). My son called that CD "Cowbell Classics."
Deleteomg i can just hear it... K-Tel presents: Cowbell Classics
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