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Go ahead, go ahead and smash it on the floor
Take whatever is left, and take it with you out the door
See if I cry
See if I shed a single sorry tear
Can't say that it's been that great
No in fact it's been a wasted worried year
[Chorus]
Everybody sees
And everyone agrees
That you and I are wrong
And it's been that way to long
Take it as it comes
And be thankful when it's done
There's so many ways to act
And there's many shades of black
There's so many shades of black
Let it out, let it all out
Say what's on your mind
You can kick and scream and shout and say things that are so unkind
Yeah-see if I care, see if I stand firm or if I fall
Cause in the back of my mind, and on the tip of my tongue
Is the answer to it all
[Chorus]
Yeah there's many shades of black
[Chorus]
Cause there's many shades of black
There's so many shades of black
Yeah there's any shades of black
There's so many shades of black
Yeah there's many shades of black
There's so many shades of black
And there's many shades of black
There's so many shades of black
Take whatever is left, and take it with you out the door
See if I cry
See if I shed a single sorry tear
Can't say that it's been that great
No in fact it's been a wasted worried year
[Chorus]
Everybody sees
And everyone agrees
That you and I are wrong
And it's been that way to long
Take it as it comes
And be thankful when it's done
There's so many ways to act
And there's many shades of black
There's so many shades of black
Let it out, let it all out
Say what's on your mind
You can kick and scream and shout and say things that are so unkind
Yeah-see if I care, see if I stand firm or if I fall
Cause in the back of my mind, and on the tip of my tongue
Is the answer to it all
[Chorus]
Yeah there's many shades of black
[Chorus]
Cause there's many shades of black
There's so many shades of black
Yeah there's any shades of black
There's so many shades of black
Yeah there's many shades of black
There's so many shades of black
And there's many shades of black
There's so many shades of black
| Zonkers (Cornfieldville, IL) | Posted: May 15, 2013 - 13:10 TreeFiddy wrote: What's the point of a cover that's the same as the original? Does this allow you to play more Jack White, without playing Jack White? This radio station seems to play a diverse range of music, but the same diverse music on repeat. What's wrong with say "You don't understand me" by the Raconteurs. Agreed. The Raconteurs have a small but great selection of songs to choose from. Mix it up a bit |
| :+:_DL (RVA) | Posted: Apr 23, 2013 - 11:38 What the hell was that?!?! Who solo's like that in a song with horns?!?! |
| TreeFiddy (Melbourne, Australia) | Posted: Mar 23, 2013 - 00:14 What's the point of a cover that's the same as the original? Does this allow you to play more Jack White, without playing Jack White? This radio station seems to play a diverse range of music, but the same diverse music on repeat. What's wrong with say "You don't understand me" by the Raconteurs. |
| helgigermany (Germany) | Posted: Mar 23, 2013 - 00:12 Nice! |
| FlatCat (Chicago) | Posted: Mar 13, 2013 - 19:56 nagsheadlocal wrote: Does she always squeak like this? All I can think of is a puppy with one of those wheezy-squeaky toy bones. |
| Nakigrrrl (NZ - best place on earth (it's official!) :)) | Posted: Jan 14, 2013 - 00:01 richlister wrote: For the love of god, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Is she nearly 27? pmsl... we wish - think she's about 22...  portentously 5 more years of over-play on all other forms of media (including my music students!!!)... sigh |
| gandalfbmg (Thankfully now a little more than 3 mi from Paradise (Missouri)) | Posted: Dec 13, 2012 - 14:59 You know, if iTunes would find it in their hearts to sell this song as a single, they'd get my $1.29... |
| Sloggydog (UK) | Posted: Dec 09, 2012 - 17:57 Could have been awesome but I'm not sure they picked the best song |
| richlister (Here, there, pretty much everywhere.) | Posted: Nov 12, 2012 - 05:51 For the love of god, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Is she nearly 27? |
| ziggytrix (Dallas, TX) | Posted: Nov 08, 2012 - 09:42 rdo wrote: You are missing my point entirely. When you hear classical music, you are not hearing Bach or Mozart perform. You are never hearing the composer perform. Does that help? You don't see Shakespeare perform his work either, though at least his work can be performed. Audio book? Bar bands? What on earth are you talking about? No one can perform Tolstoy or Proust, though there can be (woefully) inept film or stage adaptations, which in no way could be construed as performances of their genuis, which can only be experienced by reading it. The point I was taking from your post is it doesn't matter who performs, whether it's a student who presses all the right keys on the piano or a master who takes it to the next level. That the material being performed is what you judge, and not the performance of that material. That you can discern no difference between the playing of Pablo de Sarasate and a elementary school violin teacher trying to play one of his songs. If that was not your assertion, I apologize, but can you see how absurd that seems? You say no one can perform a book, so I assume you've never heard of an audio book or "book on tape"? They're quite popular these days. |
| rlr511 (Philadelphia) | Posted: Nov 08, 2012 - 09:14 yes  nagsheadlocal wrote: Does she always squeak like this? |
| blackjackshellac (Montreal) | Posted: Sep 10, 2012 - 07:52 Never a big fan of this woman but this is not bad at all, she sounds to be channelling Amy. 90210 soundtrack? A bit of cognitive dissonance there for a bit. Like that noisy geetar. |
| nagsheadlocal (North Carolina, the new New Jersey) | Posted: Sep 10, 2012 - 07:50 Does she always squeak like this? |
| Middleton (along for the ride) | Posted: Sep 06, 2012 - 10:58 Love hearing Adele on RP - didn't expect that, and this track is new to me. Good stuff. |
| rdo (DC) | Posted: Jul 14, 2012 - 17:21 ziggytrix wrote: Not so much controversial as it is silly. Books are not songs. I get the analogy, but a better one would be an audio book. And even then what's "well enough" works a lot better for an orator of a medium where the message is more important than the delivery. For music this is certainly not always the case! One need only listen to any of the truly great performers, the ones who have been covered by everyone and their perfectly adequate bar band, to hear where the imitations fall flat. You are missing my point entirely. When you hear classical music, you are not hearing Bach or Mozart perform. You are never hearing the composer perform. Does that help? You don't see Shakespeare perform his work either, though at least his work can be performed. Audio book? Bar bands? What on earth are you talking about? No one can perform Tolstoy or Proust, though there can be (woefully) inept film or stage adaptations, which in no way could be construed as performances of their genuis, which can only be experienced by reading it. |
| ziggytrix (Dallas, TX) | Posted: Jul 09, 2012 - 10:05 rdo wrote: My aesthetic principle is based 99% on the composition. I read fiction mainly. Since books cannot be performed, you might have an inkling what I mean. I do not care how well someone plays an instrument, so long as they can play the song or whatever piece they are playing well enough. It is the piece that matters. I was not aware that was such a controversial opinion. Not so much controversial as it is silly. Books are not songs. I get the analogy, but a better one would be an audio book. And even then what's "well enough" works a lot better for an orator of a medium where the message is more important than the delivery. For music this is certainly not always the case! One need only listen to any of the truly great performers, the ones who have been covered by everyone and their perfectly adequate bar band, to hear where the imitations fall flat. |
| 5jotas (Cadiz, Spain) | Posted: Apr 13, 2012 - 09:20 Original by The Racounters much better, no doubt. Great song, though. |
| ubuntourist (Brain-Washington) | Posted: Apr 10, 2012 - 13:52 Did they recruit Mike Oldfield for a "distorted guitar" solo? |
| musickat (Lake of the Ozarks) | Posted: Mar 12, 2012 - 17:59 Best thing I've heard from her. |
| martinc (Ottawa Canada) | Posted: Mar 04, 2012 - 12:57 Phew, Fred and rod aren't still here squabbling. Liked this song, first time I heard i think. Exit stage right |
| jberko (Franklin, TN) | Posted: Feb 29, 2012 - 14:23 The lead guitar evokes memories of Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Very nice! |
| RedGuitar (Iowa, USA) | Posted: Feb 17, 2012 - 07:46 gandalfbmg wrote: I must be the minority opinion, but this is the only song with her I know of where I don't find Adele annoying. I don't get why she's so loved... For me, sometimes a song is just a "catchy ass song" and I find myself humming it, as I did with "Rolling in the Deep" after the Grammys. I haven't purchased any of her music however, but apparently many people did. As it's been said, "There's no accounting for taste." |
| gandalfbmg (3 mi from Paradise (Missouri)) | Posted: Feb 17, 2012 - 07:42 I must be the minority opinion, but this is the only song with her I know of where I don't find Adele annoying. I don't get why she's so loved... |
| rdo (DC) | Posted: Jan 16, 2012 - 14:47 fredriley wrote: It would take many, many pages to refute such a sweeping and plainly wrong statement, but then I suspect you're just having a good old troll and I'm a strong believer in not feeding the trolls. On your principle, though, you'd not give a monkey's how an orchestra plays Mozart or Beethoven or Mahler or any other great composer, because what matters to you is the composition not the delivery. If you can't see just how wrong your statement is in that light then you must think that orchestras like Moscow Symphony or the Hallé are a "dime a dozen". And if you think Adele is just another dime singer, I suggest that you name the 11 others you could buy for your 10 cents. I stand by my statement, as I would any others I make here (I joke a lot, sorry if you don't find them funny). It's up to me, and me alone, to decide what I like and don't like. I really don't have a choice in the matter, do I? Either I like it, or I don't. In other words, I cannot choose to like it or not. I am an aesthete. My aesthetic principle is based 99% on the composition. I read fiction mainly. Since books cannot be performed, you might have an inkling what I mean. I do not care how well someone plays an instrument, so long as they can play the song or whatever piece they are playing well enough. It is the piece that matters. I was not aware that was such a controversial opinion. There is no right or wrong in the matter. You sound like an idiot when you say that. Now, you are a bit nasty calling me a troll. Whatever. You bandy that word about a lot I have noticed. I really don't care. Go sharpen your guillotine. PS Now that I have more time to finish this... For you to level the troll accusation as often as you do is the height of hypocrisy. I know of scores of negative and repetitive posts by you on just one band alone - Radiohead. Radiohead is the flagship band on this station, and a strong consensus has formed around them. You have nothing constructive to say on the topic, you are just being a troll, by your own definition. I have no real problem with that. They're about the only worthwhile comments you make here. At least they are funny (on occasion). You are always acting like some self-appointed cop, trying to enforce some sort of etiquette or rules of propriety that exist only in your imagination and that even you don't follow. I write a lot of the things on the fly, and they are usually gut reactions to the polemical postings of other commenters. They are generally sincere unless I am obviously being tongue-in-cheek. I am sure I miss the mark from time to time. I am pretty busy with work and I don't think I should spend more time posting here than I already do. I don't have the time or inclination to fully develop my thoughts into essays for you, Fred. I don't really think that this is a discussion board, but instead a comment board. There's a big difference. There are plenty of other web sites out there if you want to feel good and make friends. This is cutting edge music here. There should be edginess to the commentary to go with it. It should be lively. You think I am a troll? Your screwball, wing-nut opinions would be derided in practically every social circle here in the states if you were an American and spouted them in person. Maybe I am a minority, dissenting voice here. I lean Left too, but here I am often in the unusual position (for me) of arguing from the Right. That's all the time I have for you today Fred. Sorry. |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: Jan 16, 2012 - 14:00 rdo wrote: There is only one talent that matters in my opinion - songwriting talent. That includes composing the instrumentals of course. I don't give a fig how well someone sings or plays the drums or keyboards. They are a dime a dozen. It would take many, many pages to refute such a sweeping and plainly wrong statement, but then I suspect you're just having a good old troll and I'm a strong believer in not feeding the trolls. On your principle, though, you'd not give a monkey's how an orchestra plays Mozart or Beethoven or Mahler or any other great composer, because what matters to you is the composition not the delivery. If you can't see just how wrong your statement is in that light then you must think that orchestras like Moscow Symphony or the Hallé are a "dime a dozen". And if you think Adele is just another dime singer, I suggest that you name the 11 others you could buy for your 10 cents. |
| rdo (DC) | Posted: Jan 16, 2012 - 13:55 Proclivities wrote: Having a powerful, multi-octave singing voice is a talent, so Amy Winehouse had a talent - there is simply no debating that - whether or not you liked her or her material. A talent is not something subject to personal taste, it is a physical (often measurable) aptitude. Adele does have a similar style, though seemingly a more powerful voice. Hopefully, she will have more good material to sing in her future. There is only one talent that matters in my opinion - songwriting talent. That includes composing the instrumentals of course. I don't give a fig how well someone sings or plays the drums or keyboards. They are a dime a dozen. |
| djcuscus | Posted: Jan 06, 2012 - 09:48 a perfect song |
| scraig (Santa Barbara, CA) | Posted: Jan 06, 2012 - 09:48 everything she touches turns to gold. she can do no wrong right now. 8. |
| scottflory | Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 08:38 not a big fan of the song - but contrary to some other comments, I actually really liked the guitar solo! very cool sound they got out of that |
| SugarPig (Wild West Texas) | Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 08:37 I'll give it an 8 just because I like that scratchy guitar solo so much. |
| siandbeth (Santa Cruz California) | Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 08:37 Pleease take this out of rotation. The original version never gets played, and emphysemic Adele makes me gasp for air, myself. Ugh. |
| renegade_X (My House) | Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 08:37 NICE!! her amazing voice with a great band, throw in a little 50s rock beat in there. |
| RedGuitar (Iowa, USA) | Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 14:45 siandbeth wrote: Normally a fan of Adele, but this is just making me turn off RP and listening to the straight Raconteurs version. Seriously, does she smoke? Sounds like she suffers from emphysema. Oh, here's a recent quote "the down-to-earth star admitted she would rather risk her singing ability than be totally square and kick her smoking habit." __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It's totally square to quit smoking cigarettes? Maybe it just might save her life!!! |
| abbey_normal (Behind keyboard) | Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 14:42 Seems to be a short (or open) on the wire to that thar git-tar. |
| lattalo (Beartooths) | Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 14:41 Love this! |
| kaybee (Lost in the Wilds of Toronto) | Posted: Nov 30, 2011 - 18:13 The vocalist, sounds so much like Amy Winehouse, it's scary! Love the vocals but hate that guitar solo, so a '6' only. |
| mrtuba9 (most likely near Normal) | Posted: Nov 30, 2011 - 08:08 KaiT wrote: Absolute talent. But one must remember that talent is trained, especially nowadays with a heightened interest in the voice as a musical instrument (ie: Idol contests and the resurgence of Karaoke 'cool'). Voices are such subjective things - someone can have a terrifically trained voice but not appeal to the listener whatsoever. Although I love Adele, and as a singer wish I had even an ounce of her ability, I still prefer the straight Raconteurs version of this song. Jack White - being another favourite of mine - simply can't be covered IMHO. Proclivities wrote: Having a powerful, multi-octave singing voice is a talent, so Amy Winehouse had a talent - there is simply no debating that - whether or not you liked her or her material. A talent is not something subject to personal taste, it is a physical (often measurable) aptitude. Adele does have a similar style, though seemingly a more powerful voice. Hopefully, she will have more good material to sing in her future. Agree with some of both opinions...I was just saying that though our choir director has a beautifully trained multi-octave tenor voice, I just don't like his sound. Talent he has. I wish I knew Amy...I don't want to go down her path... |
| greyfin10 (Panama City, FL) | Posted: Nov 30, 2011 - 08:07 Funny, I was hearing Angela McCluskey... I guess the voice is more common that I had thought. |
| Jack_Jefferson (Columbus, OH) | Posted: Nov 30, 2011 - 08:06 Bill should follow this one with something from Yes' 90125 album. |
| ThePoose | Posted: Nov 30, 2011 - 08:05 stromdal wrote: I agree that their voices sound quite alike. They differ in that Adele has talent. And the ability not to kill herself. We are all killing ourselves: our hate will kill us...and so will what we love. Some just leave the party earlier than others. |
| Proclivities (Carrboro, NC) | Posted: Nov 26, 2011 - 10:13 stromdal wrote: I agree that their voices sound quite alike. They differ in that Adele has talent. And the ability not to kill herself. Having a powerful, multi-octave singing voice is a talent, so Amy Winehouse had a talent - there is simply no debating that - whether or not you liked her or her material. A talent is not something subject to personal taste, it is a physical (often measurable) aptitude. Adele does have a similar style, though seemingly a more powerful voice. Hopefully, she will have more good material to sing in her future. |
| KaiT (Toronto Canada) | Posted: Nov 26, 2011 - 10:11 Absolute talent. But one must remember that talent is trained, especially nowadays with a heightened interest in the voice as a musical instrument (ie: Idol contests and the resurgence of Karaoke 'cool'). Voices are such subjective things - someone can have a terrifically trained voice but not appeal to the listener whatsoever. Although I love Adele, and as a singer wish I had even an ounce of her ability, I still prefer the straight Raconteurs version of this song. Jack White - being another favourite of mine - simply can't be covered IMHO. |
| trailhead | Posted: Nov 26, 2011 - 10:09 siandbeth wrote: Normally a fan of Adele, but this is just making me turn off RP and listening to the straight Raconteurs version. Seriously, does she smoke? Sounds like she suffers from emphysema. Oh, here's a recent quote "the down-to-earth star admitted she would rather risk her singing ability than be totally square and kick her smoking habit." Adele undergoes surgery in US for throat problems |
| nigelr (Coffs Harbour, Australia) | Posted: Nov 03, 2011 - 23:46 Busy, ain't it? |
| lattalo (Beartooths) | Posted: Oct 29, 2011 - 17:20 This woman can sing! |
| Xeric (Montana) | Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 19:33 Impressive voice—but wow, am I getting tired of the song. |
| lemmoth (NYC) | Posted: Oct 13, 2011 - 14:41 juanos wrote: Oh this bird has such a great voice!  You mean: And your bird can sing.... |
| Sasha2001 (I can see Zabars from my window) | Posted: Oct 13, 2011 - 14:33 stromdal wrote: I agree that their voices sound quite alike. They differ in that Adele has talent. And the ability not to kill herself. Seriously? You went THERE? Well, many would agree that Amy also had talent, and Adele's young. She has a lot a time left for things to go horribly wrong. |
| lemmoth (NYC) | Posted: Oct 13, 2011 - 14:32 stromdal wrote: I agree that their voices sound quite alike. They differ in that Adele has talent. And the ability not to kill herself. Edit: I agree that their voices sound quite alike. They differ in that Adele has talent and Amy HAD talent. |
| apd (Toronto, On) | Posted: Oct 13, 2011 - 14:29 SinisterDexter wrote: Interesting you should say that; I thought it was Amy Winehouse during the first minute of the song - then looked at the credits. yup, same here. |