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Elvis Costello — Hide Your Love Away
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dpjag wrote:
As a card-carrying member of the "Why is everyone so hung up over the Beatles" club, I'm compelled to say I like this far more than the original. There. I feel much better now.
You shouldn't feel much better though you should feel, So many people love The Beatles because they were brilliant and great!
Posted 17 years ago by fab4fan    [ Reply ]
The wonderful thing about the Beatles version was its understatement. Constello's version is so overwrought and consciously angsty it's painful.
Posted 18 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
"Nul points" as ever with EC!
Posted 18 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
I like Oasis' version of this song. I think they did it live on BBC Radio One, but was never properly recorded. Sounded great anyhow!
Posted 18 years ago by smadanayr    [ Reply ]
My love for Elvis has always been about his writing, which is quirky, clever, sometimes even brilliant (imo) and is well-matched to his vocal style. Some songs, like this one, which is already perfectly written, just don't work with his voice. I think this cover was completely unnecessary.
Posted 18 years ago by torturedpotato    [ Reply ]
dpjag wrote:
As a card-carrying member of the "Why is everyone so hung up over the Beatles" club, I'm compelled to say I like this far more than the original. There. I feel much better now.
You've GOT to be kidding right? Give him a beer and a cowboy hat to help him drown this song and kiss this beautiful and endearing ballad goodbye!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Govi wrote:
I really dislike Elvis' singing. Really.
Have you searched through all the Elvis listings lately? There might be a song or two where you haven't posted this, or something quite similar.
Posted 18 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
rulebritannia wrote:
This song is among my favorites, Elvis is among my favorites. Put them together and......well, it highlights the weakness in Elvis' voice.
Imagine how people who don't like Elvis feel, listening to that piece.
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
A great example of an instance of musical tautology.
Not only does Elvis not add anything, he detracts from the song... It really drags along and it sounds like he won't make the "hey" note.
Posted 18 years ago by thatch    [ Reply ]
As a card-carrying member of the "Why is everyone so hung up over the Beatles" club, I'm compelled to say I like this far more than the original. There. I feel much better now.
Posted 18 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
A great example of an instance of musical tautology.
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Govi wrote:
I really dislike his singing. I really dislike Elvis' singing. Really.
I'm sorry. I really don't get a sense of how you feel about this song. You really need to work on expressing your feelings more.
Posted 18 years ago by javafreek    [ Reply ]
Such a simple song, yet Elvis manages to ruin it for me. He neither says something new with it, nor says well anything old. I really dislike his singing. I really dislike Elvis' singing. Really. 7/13--all right, I was in an awful mood. It was a one, it's a five now. I understand what he's done, and it's not bad. *hangs head*
Posted 18 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
I prefer the original, but my favorite cover is Eddie Vedder's from the "I am Sam" movie soundtrack, which has some excellent versions of Beatles songs done by contemporary artists. If you've never seen the movie, it's wonderful how the music plays a big part of the story in many ways! A great performance by Sean Penn, too!
Posted 18 years ago by PrimalJules    [ Reply ]
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:
Hello we've been over this not eclectic!!!
This is the original...kidding. Anyway, think I'm with bluedot...
Posted 18 years ago by dapower    [ Reply ]
bluedot wrote:
why not just play the original?
Hello we've been over this not eclectic!!!
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
This song is among my favorites, Elvis is among my favorites. Put them together and......well, it highlights the weakness in Elvis' voice. Give it an "8" for ole times sake.
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Not bad. Still prefer the Beatles cover.
Posted 20 years ago by Skyhawk    [ Reply ]
I liked it.
Posted 20 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
:-k ... hmmm ... not bad .... it's the first time I've heard it ....
Posted 20 years ago by rolo    [ Reply ]
bluedot wrote:
why not just play the original?
Because time marches on.. and it takes the memory of the past with it.. How's that sound ;>
Posted 20 years ago by kelleyramsey    [ Reply ]
why not just play the original?
Posted 20 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
Elvis is probably one of the few talents to have survived the 70s and 80s punk scenes and is still breaking ground. Go see him live sometime. Have seen him in '82, 95 & 2001. Never ceases to amaze. He is almost without peer as a singer/songwriter among those who emerged out of punk. Check out "When I Was Cruel" from last year. Excellent!
Posted 21 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
bryceharrington wrote:
Would be pretty good, except for the freaky 'HEeaeEy'. Think he ought to work on that a bit.
Can't hit the "Hey" note...
Posted 21 years ago by pdhski    [ Reply ]
Would be pretty good, except for the freaky 'HEeaeEy'. Think he ought to work on that a bit.
Posted 21 years ago by bryceharrington    [ Reply ]
mindless wrote:
No need to write my own comment when you've already done it for me. Well said.
DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!! :D/
Posted 21 years ago by samiyam    [ Reply ]
robinesque wrote:
Elvis Costello's voice often has a taunting, mocking tone. On this song, it really works. His delivery brings out the bitterness in the song; compared to the Beatles version which is more sad.
No need to write my own comment when you've already done it for me. Well said.
Posted 21 years ago by mindless    [ Reply ]
Definite snoozer cover.
Posted 21 years ago by Greenman    [ Reply ]
What did I ever see in this guy
Posted 21 years ago by GregX59    [ Reply ]
Wasn't bad until he got to the chorus.... (sigh)
Posted 21 years ago by jayladdin    [ Reply ]
Well: the beatles and costello can team up any day for me :)
Posted 21 years ago by ragna    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by michaelc: Nice. Anyone know what album ?
It was on a CD-single, apparently...
Posted 21 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by noladq: I think in many cases it's because, like us, the artist LIKES the song and enjoys singing it. They don't sing for us, they sing because they like to!
That's fine. Nobody's stopping them. However, when they record it and put it on a CD they expect the public to buy, then we have a right to comment.
Posted 21 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Hard to believe that, somewhere along the way, someone didn't tell him just how really, really bad this is.
Posted 21 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by robinesque: Elvis Costello's voice often has a taunting, mocking tone. On this song, it really works. His delivery brings out the bitterness in the song; compared to the Beatles version which is more sad.
Yeah ... you're right!
Posted 21 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Yeah, the screechy warbling background \"HEEYYY!\" kinda ruins it for me too...
Posted 21 years ago by noahv    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by streetsintherain: Vedder's version is better....
totally agree
Posted 21 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Elvis Costello\'s voice often has a taunting, mocking tone. On this song, it really works. His delivery brings out the bitterness in the song; compared to the Beatles version which is more sad.
Posted 21 years ago by robinesque    [ Reply ]
Elvis does a journeyman job on a great song
Posted 21 years ago by brb_331    [ Reply ]
Vedder\'s version is better....
Posted 21 years ago by streetsintherain    [ Reply ]
Not bad. I find that I like Elvis\'s throwaway cuts better than the other stuff he does these days.
Posted 22 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
Nice. Anyone know what album ? opps CD
Posted 22 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Enrique: I like Elvis and I like the Beatles song but I don't like Elvis doing this song. He really doesn't add anything. Like many of these covers, one has to ask why?
I think in many cases it's because, like us, the artist LIKES the song and enjoys singing it. They don't sing for us, they sing because they like to!
Posted 22 years ago by noladq    [ Reply ]
I can hardly believe I\'m saying this, but I prefer Eddie Vedder\'s cover!
Posted 22 years ago by RachyChica    [ Reply ]
Elvis, covering a song of his, would\'ve been a dream come true for John Lennon. :p Lennon, influenced by Dylan, led to one of the Lennon songs I love most.
Posted 22 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
I like Elvis and I like the Beatles song but I don\'t like Elvis doing this song. He really doesn\'t add anything. Like many of these covers, one has to ask why?
Posted 22 years ago by Enrique    [ Reply ]
Damn good job Elvis.
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Great song, a Lennon best-ever. I keep hearing him in this version, but Elvis does a really creditable job.
Posted 22 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]