Freud described sublimation as the diversion of psychic energy derived from sexual impulses into nonsexual activity, especially of a creative nature...
She never really did that much for me until I saw her live. I have a whole new respect for her and I am listening closely. Brilliant songwriter, an all out force of barefoot dancing.
The Mission did a great, passionate cover of this in the 90s. Indeed, that was my first exposure to the song, and until I read the comments here I thought this was Patti Smith covering The Mission :o). This original is pretty damn good, though, an easy 8.
Experienced Pearl Jam cover this at Bridge School Benefit 2010, I think? It was awesome. This song has been covered quite a bit as you can see by other responses below.
Could you please explain to me just what the hell she's ranting about with the phrase "the transformation of waste"?
My guess is that it's the "waste" of the body. The energy/spirit of the body is transformed from the corporal. E.g. "why must not death be redefined?" Or.... maybe she's just taking out the garbage...
A year after "Ttreatment's"post, I'm beggin' Bill to consider "Till Victory" a great rocker, or RNR N, a brilliant song and when understand in context a plea for love and tolerance.
"Till Victory" rocks. So does "Rock N Roll N****r", but it's a tough sell in these PC times. It was hilarious to watch Patti introduce her performance of "Rock N Roll N****r" at her RRHOF induction as a song her mom requested..."the one I do my vacuuming to..."
I'm beggin' Bill to consider "Till Victory" a great rocker, or RNR N, a brilliant song and when understand in context a plea for love and tolerance.
"Space Monkey" popped up randomly on my i-pod yesterday. Hadn't heard it in a long time. Still a weird "song" after 34 years.
"This is just, this is just, this is just my, THIS IS JUST MY JACKKNIFE!" That prompted me to throw on Side 2 of my vinyl copy of Easter for the first time in a VERY long time. Could you please explain to me just what the hell she's ranting about with the phrase "the transformation of waste"?
here's a song that BAFFLES me as to why more modern artists don't cover...
The Mission did a great, passionate cover of this in the 90s. Indeed, that was my first exposure to the song, and until I read the comments here I thought this was Patti Smith covering The Mission :o). This original is pretty damn good, though, an easy 8.
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