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Gomez — Black-Eyed Dog
Album: (Live in Australia)
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:34
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A black eyed dog he called at my door
The black eyed dog he called for more
A black eyed dog he knew my name
A black eyed dog he knew my name
The black eyed dog, a black eyed dog

I'm growing old and I wanna go home
I'm growing old and I don't wanna know
I'm growing old and I wanna go home

A black eyed dog he called at my door
A black eyed dog he called for more
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I think I've aged out of psychedelic music. 
Posted 6 months ago by Gary3    [ Reply ]
More Gomez please!
Posted 9 months ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Three Hours by John Parish then this. Beautiful. Now for the real thing. Bill??.....
Posted 10 months ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
I will listen to anything Gomez does. One of my all time favorite bands. But this one is low on the list of favorites, 
Posted 1 year ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
Lovely tribute to Nick Drake, a beautiful tortured soul.
And a nod to Winston Churchill, to boot.
c.
Posted 4 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Nice seque. I like open tuning. Would love for us now to transition into some Bert Jansch or Davy Graham...
Posted 5 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Nice segue Bill...

ND -Riverman to Gomez' cover of  Black Eyed Dog.
Posted 6 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Miss my girl Nena dog. 
Posted 6 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Expected to hate this, but fortunately don't.
Posted 7 years ago by shakylegs    [ Reply ]
 Swans covered this in the early 90s. I heard that before I heard Nick's original, which wasn't on any of the albums issued during his life. 

hilsy wrote:
I'm a big Nick Drake fan, and I've never heard of anyone covering him- I'm pretty pleased with how that one was executed. Respectful to the original yet with a new spin of a fresh perspective.
 


Posted 7 years ago by Vicey    [ Reply ]
 Castelfranco wrote:
Huh, what's that? C'mon guys, you declined Nick Drakes original which I submitted a couple of days ago! It hasn't been detected by your system as already refused or in your playlist already, so you obiously rejected it "manually". I didn take that personally, I thought ok, maybe it's too depressing, it's your station and I respect your choice, even your passion for Gomez. Their version - which I heard for the first time - is pretty good but not as heart-melting and true as Nick's, sorry to say. That guy deserves to be played in the first place and I bet, Gomez would agree! An 8 for them and a 10 for Nick! Cheers!

 
Hear, hear!
Posted 8 years ago by Slick    [ Reply ]
Huh, what's that? C'mon guys, you declined Nick Drakes original which I submitted a couple of days ago! It hasn't been detected by your system as already refused or in your playlist already, so you obiously rejected it "manually". I didn take that personally, I thought ok, maybe it's too depressing, it's your station and I respect your choice, even your passion for Gomez. Their version - which I heard for the first time - is pretty good but not as heart-melting and true as Nick's, sorry to say. That guy deserves to be played in the first place and I bet, Gomez would agree! An 8 for them and a 10 for Nick! Cheers!
Posted 8 years ago by Castelfranco    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  love this cover...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]

This is one of the most incredible covers of any song in the history of our solar system...

the original is of course the best, because, well, it is original...  but this cover boots the guitar up to 12 strings and is live to boot...

this cover turns this song that was so great to begin with into a veritable existential wail of anguish at the absurdity of our temporal existence and the process of aging we are forced to endure...

this cover squeezes my gizzards soooo much...  love it...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Where is this song...need it now.
Posted 17 years ago by MartiniSlacker    [ Reply ]
hilsy wrote:
I'm a big Nick Drake fan, and I've never heard of anyone covering him- I'm pretty pleased with how that one was executed. Respectful to the original yet with a new spin of a fresh perspective.
With you completely, Hilsy. Really a nice homage. Check out now-defunct, old Minneapolis guitar rockers with cred, Walt Mink. The do a fine electric Pink Moon on their first (brilliant) record, Miss Happiness.
Posted 17 years ago by Rockabobbie    [ Reply ]
parrothead wrote:
Where can I get a Pear Jam CD? I want to hear them.
Pear Jam is not available in that format- I've only seen it in jars and those little packets on the restaurant tables... You'll have to clean the sound system after you put it in there, however...
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
wondertoofar wrote:
At first I thought this was Pear Jam but I see it's Gomez. Doesn't make this song any better though.
Where can I get a Pear Jam CD? I want to hear them.
Posted 17 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
Nirvana, now Nick Drake...What is this, the suicide set?
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
I'm a big Nick Drake fan, and I've never heard of anyone covering him- I'm pretty pleased with how that one was executed. Respectful to the original yet with a new spin of a fresh perspective.
Posted 17 years ago by hilsy    [ Reply ]
This got my attention. I really like the grit and rawness here. And Bill, this was a genius segue from Nirvana...
Posted 17 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
rickwall wrote:
Brilliant . . . a faithful yet unique interpretation of the work of song writer that John Lennon once described as "the most significant writer of the past 50 years". Nick Drake will always live on - he was so special.
I like it! Well said!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
love Gomez..but this is not very worthwhile
Posted 17 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
rollo_tomasi wrote:
Why not play the Nick Drake original ? This cover is just 'okay' (5)....
Yo Bill, More Nick Drake!
Posted 18 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
I prefer Nick Drake's original. It has more feeling and sincerity. Not that this is bad or anything... it just doesn't measure up to the original.
Posted 18 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
What cover?? No image is available!!!
Posted 18 years ago by mdlong    [ Reply ]
Lots of comments that this cover doesnt add anything. I think It more energetic, slightly angrier vocals - which works quite well.
Posted 18 years ago by mattcol99    [ Reply ]
I like this cover, it's a fine effort, but doesn't quite exude the beautiful, dark quality of Nick's original.
Posted 18 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
I prefer the Chopping Broccoli song.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
A very good effort but you cant beat the orginal.
Posted 18 years ago by deanofox    [ Reply ]
Why not play the Nick Drake original ? This cover is just 'okay' (5)....
Posted 18 years ago by rollo_tomasi    [ Reply ]
The guitar riff sounds a lot like Bali Eyes by Porno for Pyros. ...that song should be on RP too.
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
wondertoofar wrote:
At first I thought this was Pear Jam
Mmm, pear jam...
Posted 18 years ago by cherylg4    [ Reply ]
wondertoofar wrote:
At first I thought this was Pear Jam but I see it's Gomez. Doesn't make this song any better though.
Nah, it can't be pearl jam, you can understand the lyrics :)
Posted 18 years ago by SoundsGoodToMe    [ Reply ]
At first I thought this was Pear Jam but I see it's Gomez. Doesn't make this song any better though.
Posted 18 years ago by wondertoofar    [ Reply ]
nice tune
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
ploafmaster wrote:
Wow, this is almost as exciting as watching Astroturf grow...
tell it like is ploaf.. you go cowboy
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Wow, this is almost as exciting as watching Astroturf grow...
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
why do ya all have to put down EV and PJ like that? this is crap. and its on way too much.. welcome to the vortex. and im not talking about the good ones in sedona.
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Brilliant . . . a faithful yet unique interpretation of the work of song writer that John Lennon once described as "the most significant writer of the past 50 years". Nick Drake will always live on - he was so special.
Posted 18 years ago by rickwall    [ Reply ]
Love these guys even when the song is not theirs.
Posted 18 years ago by mafe    [ Reply ]
I like this song more and more everytime I hear it.
Posted 18 years ago by olsaltybastard    [ Reply ]
A great cover of what must be one of THE darkest songs out there!
Posted 18 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
BobVaughan wrote:
Does this guy sound a lot like Eddie Vedder or what? Is it just me?
It's not just you.
Posted 18 years ago by magsterz    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by nohopenofearnoname    [ Reply ]
I am really starting to dig Gomez - Thanks RP
Posted 18 years ago by OhMy    [ Reply ]
Nice cover...anyone ever hear the version of it by The Swans? Real razor to the wrist stuff.
Posted 18 years ago by wpmccray    [ Reply ]
ANNE_MARIE wrote:
gutsy to cover a ND tune...damn fine job Gomez!
Here, here, Anne_Marie, on both counts.
Posted 19 years ago by Rockabobbie    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
I know this is a Nick Drake song but I could have sworn it was him singing it
Agreed! Great cover.
Posted 19 years ago by amymich    [ Reply ]
I love the raspy, unfinished sound. Very expressive.
Posted 19 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
Great cover....he captures the spirit of Nick Drake..
Posted 19 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
And the dawwwwggg with ... well, you know what kinda eyes he's got.
Posted 19 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
I know this is a Nick Drake song but I could have sworn it was him singing it
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
IslandMax wrote:
The more I hear of this band ... the more I like!
My thoughts exactly. They never cease to amaze me.
Posted 19 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
The more I hear of this band ... the more I like!
Posted 19 years ago by IslandMax    [ Reply ]
annanyc wrote:
---reminiscent of something off a soundtrack--possibly The Long Road from Dead Man Walking?
This was a song in the movie Practical Magic's sound track. I love this song, love his voice... I just think it's a great song and always puts me to mind of that movie.
Posted 19 years ago by besca    [ Reply ]
I'm thinking a certain tune off Led Zep IV would make for a great follow... Likeable tune...I'll freely admit Gomez isn't for everybody. But with three singers, there's a good chance that, if you don't like this song, you'll like something else.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Is this the guy from the addams family?
Posted 19 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
I would like to have an instrumental version
Posted 19 years ago by rolf    [ Reply ]
BobVaughan wrote:
Does this guy sound a lot like Eddie Vedder or what? Is it just me?
Definitely not just you...I've never thought that about Gomez before, but somehow in this version, I really thought it was Eddie singing higher than usual. The guitar sounds like PJ too---reminiscent of something off a soundtrack--possibly The Long Road from Dead Man Walking?
Posted 19 years ago by annanyc    [ Reply ]
we need a 'huh, what the hell - dont hate it but not sure i like it' rating number i really like gomez alot but i'm pretty sure i don't like this cover alot
Posted 19 years ago by dragonfish    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
:(
I know, Tux -- it's so incredible, it brought tears to my eyes too! (but I do like it and Gomez)
Posted 19 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
Gomez is a great band - I was fortunate to catch them live here in Greenville, SC and they were truly electrifying. Lots of different styles and energy. Catch 'em if you can!
Posted 19 years ago by SCJoniguy    [ Reply ]
Simply too repetitive. I'd like to hear Nick Drake's version if this is a cover. His guitar playing is beautiful.
Posted 19 years ago by razorwriter    [ Reply ]
:(
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Does this guy sound a lot like Eddie Vedder or what? Is it just me? :roll:
Posted 19 years ago by BobVaughan    [ Reply ]
gomez is a great band. Never heard them covering Nick Drake before.
Posted 19 years ago by honu    [ Reply ]
Interesting. Adds a roughness to Nick Drake's song that actually makes it a little more open-hearted and less deadly. I can't help but think that Drake wrote this song to the depression that followed him around...kinda like a dog.
Posted 19 years ago by softjeans    [ Reply ]
Sorry, but whomever is singing this has marbles in his mouth. ">
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Edgy British pseudo-alternative rockers who are leading the charge in the opposite direction of trip-hop... so why do all those elements combine to sound something like Stone Temple Pilots' lighter moments? Pleasant enough, I guess.
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
Cool cover, love Nick's version. I'll give this a nine
Posted 19 years ago by stickittotheman    [ Reply ]
Hmmm... Gomez doing Nick Drake. Pretty cool.
Posted 19 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]