Bill, how about the version by Jeff Beck and Joss Stone from his latest CD? There are some other cool tunes on it as well. Interesting CD from El Becko.
You know Dave, in the end, we're all just individuals, singular souls belonging to nothing but the universe....all given gifts to be cherished. You are heartless, a simple thanks so troublesome
But, for absolutely raw, screaming, painful, insane, and pure longing I have to give it to (me - dons flame retardant suit) Marilyn Manson. It starts out slow and rough, get's very heavy/psychedelic, and proceeds to go straight off the deep end. Look for it on the Lost Highway soundtrack.
This is my favourite Nina Simone tune (and she is my favourite jazz-singer) She does it so well, adds a whole new dimension and feeling to the song Truly a masterpiece, even though it's a cover!
As with many Simone songs (covers), she does something different with it. And something excellent. Her rendition of 'Strange Fruit'... same story, it becomes even darker than it already was. This one here: brooding and sensual. Wow.
Wow. Great version. Totally thought she was a he. I thought the same about Amy Winehouse when I first heard her, also. Isn't it interesting the preconceived notions we have about range and gender?
Fabulous! Oh and don't forget CCR's version, too. Screaming Jay's video for this one is a gas. Will have to look on You Tube for it. Haven't seen it in years.
