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Angelique Kidjo — Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
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xkolibuul
(Chuckanut sandstone)
Posted: Mar 26, 2013 - 11:48
 
 manzanitafire wrote:
Why do we get Anjelique Kidjo on RP but not Zap Mama? I do not understand this.
 
Zap Mama is here too.  Maybe a more recent addition since your post is from 2008.  

maryte
(Blinding You With Library Science!)
Posted: Oct 31, 2008 - 16:02
 
 Mugro wrote:
I prefer to see this as a reinterpretation, rather than a cover. In that light, it is not that bad! You can't cover Jimi by trying to compete with his guitar playing. Forget it. This tune, though, focuses on funkiness and interesting vocals, so it works!
 

Indeed, Jonathan!  See - we *do* agree on a lot more things than we disagree on!  {#High-five}

Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet this is not my home)
Posted: Oct 31, 2008 - 15:57
 
I love Angelique Kidjo......play more of her!

lophrequa
(the very edge of the land)
Posted: Oct 31, 2008 - 15:57
 
Jamunca wrote:
FAIL.

this is good!


manzanitafire
Posted: Oct 31, 2008 - 15:55
 
Why do we get Anjelique Kidjo on RP but not Zap Mama? I do not understand this.

redeyespy
(Haven of calm)
Posted: Oct 31, 2007 - 16:02
 
No, can't get behind this. Used to think it was tolerable, but, no, it's a 1.
sigmonsays
Posted: Oct 31, 2007 - 16:02
 
nice, 4th song with the word "voodoo"in it. These are not fantastic transitions....
Wizzuvvoz
(Land of Nod. East of Eden on Route 66.)
Posted: Oct 31, 2007 - 16:02
 
Jamunca wrote:
FAIL.
I like it
Jamunca
(Asheville, NC)
Posted: Oct 31, 2007 - 16:01
 
FAIL.
coding_to_music
(Beantown)
Posted: Oct 31, 2006 - 17:05
 
Great!
trempel
(Abbostsford, BC, Canada)
Posted: Jul 21, 2006 - 13:01
 
nuggler wrote:

Go Jimi ! Long may you reign....long may your astral visions grace us...


amen to dat brutha
Sarcasm-hime
Posted: Oct 14, 2005 - 17:01
 
Hooray for Angelique! I'm a huge fan and it's great to hear her on RP.
Faithful_Fool
(Streets of San Francisco)
Posted: Aug 29, 2005 - 12:12
 
Bill, I'll take songs that stop me in my tracks for 1000 please.

Catchy tune indeed.
ArbiterOfGoodTaste
(Seattle WA)
Posted: Aug 29, 2005 - 12:12
 
Heh, little flashback here... String Cheese Incident used to play this before most of their concerts in the late 90s.
rsfc_carp
(Lafayette, IN)
Posted: Aug 14, 2005 - 15:46
 
I like her voice, and the musical sensibility here. I want to hear more of her stuff. But I don't want to hear this song, ever again.

Ick.

nuggler
(Oz via Good Hope)
Posted: Jul 01, 2005 - 08:13
 
And the Spirit of the Voodoo Chile finds itself back in the ancient lands of Afrika, sacred place of his prophetic birth...and the legend does continues...


Go Jimi ! Long may you reign....long may your astral visions grace us...


LUV IT !!!!!!
pyxxel
(Dublin, Ireland)
Posted: Jul 01, 2005 - 08:07
 
appst89 wrote:


Just awful.

I disagree - 8/10.... got something.
appst89
(North Wilkesboro, NC)
Posted: Jul 01, 2005 - 08:06
 


Just awful.
KitKat
(Chicago)
Posted: Jun 16, 2005 - 14:56
 
Now we need Cassandra Wilson's version of Voodoo Child (Slight Return). How many ways can we do a great song? Just a 9, 'cuz I like the studio version better.
Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet)
Posted: Jun 16, 2005 - 14:52
 
kevbo77 wrote:
Have you no sense of decency? This song has two major strikes. It attempts to remake a song that is already perfect and, more importantly it does a horrible job.
You gotta be kidding, I would like to hear the original version because I think this artist and this song is really worthy of airplay. Makes you want to dance around...and I am rather serious sort. So long live Angelique Kidjo's music-lets hear more!
MisterVErb
Posted: May 18, 2005 - 06:52
 
had to bump that one from a 6 to an 8 - had since gotten significantly better speakers and now hear a lot more intelligent layering to this reprise.

Check out Beautiful People's "If 60's Were 90's" album - it's blended with amazingly aranged cuts from Jimi's work, some bytes are rare. I'll have to upload from it...
masterhead
(Sacramento, Ca)
Posted: May 03, 2005 - 15:43
 
kevbo77 wrote:
Have you no sense of decency? This song has two major strikes. It attempts to remake a song that is already perfect and, more importantly it does a horrible job.

I will have to agree...From an incredible song that actually changed my perception of music...comes this MEDIOCRE rendering..what a shame...
Alafia
(in the singularity)
Posted: May 03, 2005 - 15:39
 
I spent two years in the Peace Corps in Benin, where Angelique is from. I have unfortunately never seen her in concert but hear that she puts on an absolutely mind-blowing show. I listen to this and think, "She comes from one of the 30 poorest countries in the entire world." I know well the area where she grew up. THAT blows my mind. More power to her!
Platypus
(here, now)
Posted: May 03, 2005 - 15:37
 
took a good song, and drove it straight down the middle of the road.
xkolibuul
(Green Mountain State)
Posted: Apr 08, 2005 - 13:52
 
Shesdifferent wrote:
Thanks RP for playing Angelique Kidjo


Amen. I like the original and I like her too
Shesdifferent
(Desert metropolis via Arizona)
Posted: Apr 04, 2005 - 08:45
 
Thanks RP for playing Angelique Kidjo
OmegaConcern
(Happy St. Pat's Day!)
Posted: Apr 04, 2005 - 08:37
 
KevinM wrote:
I'll probably catch hell for this but I like it better than the original.


Yes - I hereby throw hell at you. Twice.
OmegaConcern
(Happy St. Pat's Day!)
Posted: Apr 04, 2005 - 08:36
 
Wow - I thought I had commented on this song before, so I checked. Yep. And Yep - it's still complete crap.
healyf52
Posted: Apr 04, 2005 - 08:33
 

Usually I enjoy 're-interpretations' of classic songs. This one is for the birds.. Give me Johnny A doing "The Wind Cries Mary" ...
MisterVErb
Posted: Apr 04, 2005 - 08:33
 
i like it. this is definitely the best putumayo album.
redeyespy
(SoFL)
Posted: Mar 24, 2005 - 20:12
 
Even if it wasn't a remake of an unremakeable song (barring SRV's scorcher), this would just be average at best.
Pyro
(Between a rock and a hard place)
Posted: Feb 23, 2005 - 07:44
 
Mugro wrote:
I prefer to see this as a reinterpretation, rather than a cover. In that light, it is not that bad! You can't cover Jimi by trying to compete with his guitar playing. Forget it. This tune, though, focuses on funkiness and interesting vocals, so it works!


:nodhead:
mrmojorisin
(Dallas, Texas)
Posted: Feb 23, 2005 - 07:44
 
Take this off the playlist! Play either the Hendrix or Stevie Ray.
KevinM
(Long Beach, Ca)
Posted: Feb 23, 2005 - 07:44
 
I'll probably catch hell for this but I like it better than the original.
kevbo77
Posted: Feb 08, 2005 - 14:12
 
Have you no sense of decency? This song has two major strikes. It attempts to remake a song that is already perfect and, more importantly it does a horrible job.
n4ku
(...under the Milky Way)
Posted: Feb 08, 2005 - 14:11
 




beelzebubba
(Where the hell is Walldrug, South Dakota?)
Posted: Feb 08, 2005 - 14:10
 


If I ruled the world, my first act would be to arrest anybody involved with this crime.
pikester
(Playa del Rey, CA)
Posted: Feb 04, 2005 - 09:14
 
truk77 wrote:
See folks, this is a good cover. It takes the original and explores new territory, as opposed to simply trying to be a remake. I'm likin' it. :nodhead:

I'm glad to see a lot of people agreeing with this particular view. Doing a cover is a chance to really tell people what it means to you. One of my favorite cover tunes is Grant Langston's (http://grantlangston.com) version of Fat Bottom Girls. Since he is best classified as "alt-country" it is odd to hear that song with a country twang to it; however, the song turns out to be excellent.
masterhead
(Sacramento, Ca)
Posted: Feb 04, 2005 - 09:13
 
zipper wrote:
wtf? 8O


Agree.. I am ususally open minded but what was she trying to do? Besides screwing Hendrix's MASTER CREATION?
n4ku
(...under the Milky Way)
Posted: Feb 04, 2005 - 09:08
 
I was SO prepared to hate this, but it's really kind of cool.

I give it a 7.


tg3k
(The Jungle - 459.62 miles south of Paradise, CA)
Posted: Jan 20, 2005 - 15:40
 
truk77 wrote:
See folks, this is a good cover. It takes the original and explores new territory, as opposed to simply trying to be a remake. I'm likin' it. :nodhead:

Ditto that. Lyrics notwithstanding, this is a totally different song, and I would like it whether I'd heard the original or not. Kinda nice blend of African and synthesia IMO. Obviously not everyone's cup o' tea, but it works for me.
Mugro
(Lane Village, Massachusetts)
Posted: Jan 20, 2005 - 15:35
 
I prefer to see this as a reinterpretation, rather than a cover. In that light, it is not that bad! You can't cover Jimi by trying to compete with his guitar playing. Forget it. This tune, though, focuses on funkiness and interesting vocals, so it works!
zipper
Posted: Jan 20, 2005 - 15:34
 
wtf? 8O
mojoman
(Rocky Mountains, Colorado)
Posted: Jan 20, 2005 - 15:34
 
truk77 wrote:
See folks, this is a good cover. It takes the original and explores new territory, as opposed to simply trying to be a remake. I'm likin' it. :nodhead:


Amen and well-said.
bluedot
(Long Beach, CA)
Posted: Jan 05, 2005 - 21:56
 
i am not enjoying this and am wishing that i was hearing the original.

bad sign.

luckily bill's following it with jimi doing a short live "little wing" thing.

i feel better now.

<----jimi hendrix
n4ku
Posted: Jan 05, 2005 - 21:53
 

Huey
(Netherlands)
Posted: Dec 22, 2004 - 02:10
 
Typesbad wrote:
This was way cool, and its not like I've forgotten the power of the original, I was just shakin' my head to it just yesterday. And since in this case, it becomes a lead in to Hendrix' Little Wing - all the better!



:nodhead: i agree :D
lotus_65
(here, in somebody else's paradise...)
Posted: Dec 11, 2004 - 12:45
 
(pimp) all day. why not?
Johray63
(Meppel)
Posted: Dec 07, 2004 - 07:59
 
I wonder what they felt/thought, listening to the original :-k

Well, it can hardly get any more exciting than Hendrix' version, so yes, a totally other approach is maybe the only way to do a relevant cover of it. A good attempt in that respect. The "African feel" is nice (voodoo, you know ).
pdhski
(back at work :()
Posted: Dec 07, 2004 - 07:57
 
neither good nor bad, it just is. Feh.