kcar
| | Posted: Apr 16, 2013 - 22:01 | |
Jakamo wrote:"This Must Be The Place" is one of many favorite Talking Heads songs. (it also has a great video)
A definition of a good cover version is when the new version makes you hear new qualities in the song. Shawn's version slowed down a bit, makes the words stand out and gives a slightly different perspective on the tune.
Love it!
Well said. As suesblues noted, Colvin's version pushes forward the longing for a home. One of my fave TH songs. |
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suesblues
(Sydney, Australia) | | Posted: Feb 13, 2013 - 02:12 | |
I think this is a beautiful cover, she's actually singing the words, and it feels straight from the heart, about someone looking for home. That doesn't come through in TH version............they are too busy being funky, perhaps covering their feelings. I love how this cover actually uncovers the feelings inherent in this song.
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wlpendley
(New Mexico) | | Posted: Jan 12, 2013 - 17:54 | |
Always glad to see the Most High Gods, David Byrne and the Talking Heads, honored by a cover of another successful artist. But I don't think Shawn adds anything to this song. Like others, I far prefer the original to this one.
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ziakut
(Slightly North of Obvlivion) | | Posted: Dec 12, 2012 - 08:53 | |
leafmold wrote:boring cover to a boring song Nice performance, beautiful voice, but afraid I have to agree. |
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ProjectGemini07
(SC) | | Posted: Oct 11, 2012 - 08:46 | |
Kinda conflicted about this. It's both cool and blasphemous at the same time.
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jhorton
(Trailer Park on Cape Cod) | | Posted: Oct 10, 2012 - 15:17 | |
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Jakamo
| | Posted: Jun 06, 2012 - 10:56 | |
"This Must Be The Place" is one of many favorite Talking Heads songs. (it also has a great video)
A definition of a good cover version is when the new version makes you hear new qualities in the song. Shawn's version slowed down a bit, makes the words stand out and gives a slightly different perspective on the tune.
Love it!
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leafmold
| | Posted: Jun 06, 2012 - 10:47 | |
boring cover to a boring song
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lily34
(lexvegas) | | Posted: Jun 06, 2012 - 10:46 | |
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leechi
(Germany) | | Posted: Apr 03, 2012 - 23:57 | |
rpeeps. displeased with cover versions since the beginning of music.
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terrapin52
(Terrapin Station, SC) | | Posted: Dec 30, 2011 - 20:51 | |
One thing you will never, ever hear me say is that I like David Byrne's version better of anything, and I mean anything.
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justin4kick
(The Netherlands) | | Posted: Oct 28, 2011 - 12:49 | |
I guess Talking Heads will be next to compensate for this boring cover?
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kcar
| | Posted: Sep 26, 2011 - 20:09 | |
lemmoth wrote:So by the beginning of line 2 I knew this was a cover of a tune I was pretty sure I liked but I still couldn't place it 'til I scrolled down the comments.
That - to me is the sign of a cool re-interpretation.
And for all the David Byrne haters on this forum, can you at least admit that the man can write some wonderful songs. Yeah, this cover hit me that way too—and me really listen to the lyrics. I like Byrne a lot less these days than I used to, but Shawn Colvin made me appreciate David Byrne a whole lot more. |
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hencini
| | Posted: Jun 24, 2011 - 13:42 | |
I love the TH version of this song. I am also passionate about covers. This song is completely uninteresting to me.
In this same vein, however, is Nina Gordon's cover of "Straight Outta Compton". That song never fails to make me smile. : )
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lemmoth
(NYC) | | Posted: Jun 24, 2011 - 13:42 | |
So by the beginning of line 2 I knew this was a cover of a tune I was pretty sure I liked but I still couldn't place it 'til I scrolled down the comments.
That - to me is the sign of a cool re-interpretation.
And for all the David Byrne haters on this forum, can you at least admit that the man can write some wonderful songs.
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ziggytrix
(Dallas, TX) | | Posted: Jun 24, 2011 - 13:40 | |
mvanderford60 wrote:Dreadful. She murders one of my all-time favorites. Passionless drivel -ack.
Passionless?!? Have you got corn in your ears??!  |
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HoneyBearKelly
(Brooklyn) | | Posted: Jun 24, 2011 - 13:39 | |
I hate this cover with the heat of a thousand suns.
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Sloggydog
(UK) | | Posted: May 23, 2011 - 22:07 | |
lexica wrote:I love a cover version that really reinterprets the song so I hear it differently than before. Very nice!  Totally agree if its done well like here. What a great tune. |
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lexica
(Oaktown, 510) | | Posted: May 23, 2011 - 22:01 | |
I love a cover version that really reinterprets the song so I hear it differently than before. Very nice! |
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bluecshells
(Texas) | | Posted: Apr 22, 2011 - 08:39 | |
I love Shawn Colvin -  |
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paraclete
(Citrus Heights, CA) | | Posted: Mar 21, 2011 - 19:57 | |
paraclete wrote:I used some of the words of this song as part of my blessing on the marriage of my daughter and her husband. They are making their home with one another. I cannot hear this version without wistful tears of joy welling up, missing my daughter, but rejoicing in her adventure. Home is where I want to be Pick me up and turn me round I feel numb - born with a weak heart I guess I must be having fun The less we say about it the better Make it up as we go along Feet on the ground Head in the sky It's ok I know nothing's wrong . . nothing Hi yo I got plenty of time
Hi yo you got light in your eyes
And you're standing here beside me
I love the passing of time
Never for money
Always for love
Cover up and say goodnight . . . say goodnight Home - is where I want to be
But I guess I'm already there
I come home - she lifted up her wings
Guess that this must be the place
I can't tell one from another
Did I find you, or you find me?
There was a time Before we were born
If someone asks, this is where I'll be . . . where I'll be I don't know if it is gauche to comment on your own comment. But as I sit here with tears in my eyes, this old man reflecting on my first born 's wedding day, I feel that I must respond to those who feel that covers are always lesser than . . . simply not true. |
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tonypf
(Honolulu) | | Posted: Mar 21, 2011 - 19:57 | |
Gotta line up w/ the folks who find this version expansive. That is to say, I will now hear the original differently: not better; not worse. Different.
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mfcrowe
(Chicago,, IL) | | Posted: Mar 21, 2011 - 19:55 | |
I would have not have thought to play this as a follow up to Just Breathe - Awesome!!!
Thanks Bill
Never for money, always for love...home that's where I want to be...
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ekeyte
(Lynchburg, VA) | | Posted: Mar 05, 2011 - 01:08 | |
I much prefer Talking Heads to do this song, BUT I like hearing the song nonetheless. I gave it a nine.
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gshrieves
(Colorado, USA) | | Posted: Feb 18, 2011 - 09:50 | |
This is one of those songs that should never be covered anywhere, by anyone. This just lacks the passion of the original.
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bobrk
(Beautiful Downtown San Jose) | | Posted: Feb 18, 2011 - 09:49 | |
A great cover of a fantastic song.
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peter_james_bond
(West Of The Burg) | | Posted: Feb 01, 2011 - 18:15 | |
casey1024 wrote:To cover a song and make it different and interesting - without insulting the original singer and/or songwriter is extremely creative. Since many covers are done of songs that are considered "anthems" or "classics" or defining of one genre or another, I consider it more difficult at times than performing one of your own original pieces. Of course, that is IMHO...
 Well said. |
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mvanderford60
| | Posted: Feb 01, 2011 - 17:27 | |
Dreadful. She murders one of my all-time favorites. Passionless drivel -ack.
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ziggytrix
(Dallas, TX) | | Posted: Feb 01, 2011 - 17:25 | |
Who knew this song could be so beautiful?!
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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK) | | Posted: Jan 18, 2011 - 04:21 | |
Nice lullaby  |
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