Johray63
(Meppel) | | Posted: Jun 22, 2002 - 05:47 | |
Like listening to Jeff's father on RP, I wouldn't mind listening to Rufus' father as well (or is his music more suitable for KPIG?).
It took me some time to appreciate the way Rufus treats this song, but I like it more and more. It's certainly emotional but at the same time rather down to earth and straight forward, which is a nice contrast with the lyrics. Sounds very sincere this way.
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solelover
(Bayonne, NJ) | | Posted: Jun 16, 2002 - 19:05 | |
Bill - 5 words: Play The John Cale Version - it should have been on the soundtrack (it was the version in the movie) so go back to the Leonard Cohen tribute album "I'm Your Fan" where Cale's version first appeared. Peace
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amica_westfall
(TX) | | Posted: Jun 06, 2002 - 08:20 | |
If u listen to the lyrics I think you'll find that it's not a religious song. Maybe it is depending on your point of view...
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webdiva
([RP+3] somewhere near Syracuse, NY) | | Posted: Jun 06, 2002 - 07:46 | |
I am not so sure that it is as about religion as people are making it out to be...
I think it's really about people and happens to be borrowing from religious imagery....
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jeremyleo
(Ottawa) | | Posted: Jun 06, 2002 - 07:43 | |
I really like this version. The Shrek theatre release and video/DVD actually have different versions by different artists. This one (the video/DVD version) is better (IMHO).
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Angelus
(Secret Hideaway) | | Posted: Jun 01, 2002 - 18:13 | |
Nice to hear a religious-themed song on RP. :)
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Skid_Mark
([RPT+3] Muskegon, MI) | | Posted: May 14, 2002 - 11:41 | |
I've come to the inescapable conclusion that I dislike *all* versions of this song - regardless of who sings it.
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BC_Night_Heron
(St. Cloud, Fl) | | Posted: May 12, 2002 - 07:06 | |
This may be one of those songs that begs for a multitude of interpretations. My favorite rendition is still Jeff Buckley's, but, every time I hear it, I flash back to when a much younger incarnation of myself proclaimed in front of a group of college friends, that, "Leonard Cohen is God!"...and took ribbing for that burst of exuberance for months afterwards.
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ChiMaster
(Warren, MI) | | Posted: May 06, 2002 - 13:08 | |
Religous themed songs aren't my preference (no more guilt based religions please :D )
This song is pretty though, which brings me to Leonard Cohen, great song writer.
I'm meandering but I really wish Joni Mitchell would sing Suzanne
:) :)
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RachyChica
(Worcester, MA) | | Posted: May 06, 2002 - 13:06 | |
I'd like to hear Buckley's version, please!
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JBC75
(Decatur, GA) | | Posted: May 06, 2002 - 13:05 | |
Bleeech.
Stick with Cohen or Buckley. Much much better. Rufus just doesn't have the sadness in his voice that this song requires.
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MrRetentive
(Cottage Grove, MN) | | Posted: Apr 26, 2002 - 08:28 | |
Rufus is perfect for the Radio Paradise mix! Last year's CD, "Poses," was solid from start to finish.
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erikheerlein
(Charleston, SC) | | Posted: Apr 26, 2002 - 08:24 | |
I like Jeff Buckley's version better, though.
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nexxia
(Canada) | | Posted: Apr 26, 2002 - 08:23 | |
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Nephelim
(Århus) | | Posted: Apr 26, 2002 - 08:22 | |
I like it much better with Leonard Cohen. Beautiful tune i think. :)
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mlsully7
(Burlington, WI) | | Posted: Apr 21, 2002 - 20:57 | |
the movie sucked, the song is great (what about jeff buckley's version??)
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Dr._Crane
(DickoryDock, NC) | | Posted: Apr 11, 2002 - 12:20 | |
Originally Posted by GF:
holy crap! yuck!!!! I like my music judgement free! this has too much christian overtone. Well, to be technical, this was written by a Jew who is now a Buddhist(Leonard Cohen) and has Old Testament references to King David falling for a beautiful gal he sees taking a bath...so, not sure if coveting your neighbor is really a Christian sort of thing ;)
I uploaded this and the John Cale version, which I also like a lot; I didn't care for the Buckley version as much. Good melodic song (and I do sneak it into my church music occasionally). |
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eric_w88
(Secret Hideaway) | | Posted: Apr 11, 2002 - 11:42 | |
WTF? This really sucks :(
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Patti_M.
(Irvine/Mission Viejo, CA) | | Posted: Apr 11, 2002 - 11:41 | |
Great movie! Good song! Like to hear more from Rufus...
pbm
8^)
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JCJ
(Rochester, NY) | | Posted: Apr 11, 2002 - 11:41 | |
Got any Ernest Angely's tunes? :D
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rolo
(New Orleans, LA) | | Posted: Apr 11, 2002 - 11:41 | |
My 2 year old son has gotten me to watch Shrek about a hundred times now ... for some reason ... I still like it !*!*! I still like the music too !*!*!*  |
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webdiva
([RP+3] somewhere near Syracuse, NY) | | Posted: Apr 11, 2002 - 11:40 | |
This is a Leonard Cohen song... :)
I really like Rufus Wainright, it's nice to hear him here.
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GF
(zilver zbring, MD) | | Posted: Apr 11, 2002 - 11:39 | |
holy crap! yuck!!!! I like my music judgement free! this has too much christian overtone.
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