Tori Amos – Strange Little Girl
Have only heard a smattering of Tori Amos’ work since enjoying her stellar debut, Little Earthquakes (I think I have American Doll Posse), and am only familiar with a jumble of The Stranglers stuff – that said, I am unfamiliar with either version of this track.
While I may miss Tori’s bold piano playing a bit, both the track and production suit her voice/style. It reminds me a bit of Paula Cole or the “cooler” early Sarah McLachlan stuff (I can even hear Madonna doing this around her “Ray of Light” record/period). Quite enjoyable.
Elvis Presley – Good Rockin’ Tonight
Recently saw a Facebook post from the great little record shop in Henderson, NC, Nits Nats Music, with this 60s quote from Sister Rosetta Tharpe: “Oh, these kids and rock and roll — that is just sped up rhythm and blues. I’ve been doing that forever.“ In addition, Elvis had a bit of Bing Crosby-like crooner-ism to make an irresistible sound in those early days of the genre. I have heard the news – this is essential.
Tori / “Strange Little Girl”. I liked all the Tori stuff I’ve heard but I never delved into the oeuvre (so to speak). And I don’t know nothing ’bout the Stranglers. But I like this foreboding tune, Amos’ vocals, and perhaps especially the canny production, which combines (to my ears) a very 90s rhythm track (those intro drums that sound like they were recorded in a cardboard box in a diving bell), the undersea keys, the understated percussion on the verses (very catchy beat), and then the big guitars on the chorus. Very satisfying.
Tori Amos- Don’t know The Stranglers and know only a little Tori Amos. This was a great listen. I agree with the right honorable Mr. Bejzak about missing her exquisite piano playing. I love her meandering voice though may not have recognized it if I didn’t know it was her. This was right in my alternative wheelhouse and a welcome surprise.
Elvis- This one confused me a bit. With the first few refrains, I thought this was “Rockin’ at Midnight” which was covered in our musical lifetime by Robert Plant’s band The Honeydrippers. But then it didn’t go that way–to midnight that is. After a little sidebar with Mr. Google, it seems that the original author, Roy Brown, wrote RAM as an answer to this song. Anyhoo, this is a nice little rockabilly ditty which still has the new rock and roll sheen to it. Elvis at his best.
Strange Little Girl Tori Amos: I have had hot and cold relationship with Tori Amos (Maybe that’s why she issued the restraining order on me). I am not familiar with this version of the song or the original. It seems to fit neatly into the Tori Amos feel and style which I, on the whole, like even when she takes the breathy crooning too far. Not sure this one would stand out to me on its own in isolation but happy it was offered and giving it a more careful listen can say I did enjoy the ride.
Elvis Presley – Good Rockin Tonight: I have had hot and cold relationship with Elvis Presley (Maybe that’s why he issued the restraining order on me). I have heard this song before and if I heard this on the radio I would have just assumed it was written directly for Elvis Presley and was not “covered” by him. This made me, of course, google it and I see that it appears to have been first played by Roy Brown in 1947. Elvis was a music game changer and this is probably as good an example as any of how he rode the wave sculpting the culture changes to come
Thanks for the chuckle Dave – a slight one at first – enhanced by the effective repetition of the ‘restraining order’ joke. (My restraining order on you remains in effect.)
Tori – No piano? I surprisingly enjoyed this pop song. Was never a big fan of hers. Used to refer to her as Torn Anus to piss off some friends who were fans.
Elvis – I’ve been growing my appreciation for elvis over the past year. This is good early elvis. He had a lot of energy. Really comes through in his voice.
The million dollar quartet is one of 6 CD’s i keep in my car stereo. Elvis, Jerry Lee, Carl Perkins and Cash jamming together in 1956. Again, young elvis and his voice carry the weight of the whole thing.
Tori Amos – Strange Little Girl
Have only heard a smattering of Tori Amos’ work since enjoying her stellar debut, Little Earthquakes (I think I have American Doll Posse), and am only familiar with a jumble of The Stranglers stuff – that said, I am unfamiliar with either version of this track.
While I may miss Tori’s bold piano playing a bit, both the track and production suit her voice/style. It reminds me a bit of Paula Cole or the “cooler” early Sarah McLachlan stuff (I can even hear Madonna doing this around her “Ray of Light” record/period). Quite enjoyable.
Elvis Presley – Good Rockin’ Tonight
Recently saw a Facebook post from the great little record shop in Henderson, NC, Nits Nats Music, with this 60s quote from Sister Rosetta Tharpe: “Oh, these kids and rock and roll — that is just sped up rhythm and blues. I’ve been doing that forever.“ In addition, Elvis had a bit of Bing Crosby-like crooner-ism to make an irresistible sound in those early days of the genre. I have heard the news – this is essential.
Tori / “Strange Little Girl”. I liked all the Tori stuff I’ve heard but I never delved into the oeuvre (so to speak). And I don’t know nothing ’bout the Stranglers. But I like this foreboding tune, Amos’ vocals, and perhaps especially the canny production, which combines (to my ears) a very 90s rhythm track (those intro drums that sound like they were recorded in a cardboard box in a diving bell), the undersea keys, the understated percussion on the verses (very catchy beat), and then the big guitars on the chorus. Very satisfying.
Tori Amos- Don’t know The Stranglers and know only a little Tori Amos. This was a great listen. I agree with the right honorable Mr. Bejzak about missing her exquisite piano playing. I love her meandering voice though may not have recognized it if I didn’t know it was her. This was right in my alternative wheelhouse and a welcome surprise.
Elvis- This one confused me a bit. With the first few refrains, I thought this was “Rockin’ at Midnight” which was covered in our musical lifetime by Robert Plant’s band The Honeydrippers. But then it didn’t go that way–to midnight that is. After a little sidebar with Mr. Google, it seems that the original author, Roy Brown, wrote RAM as an answer to this song. Anyhoo, this is a nice little rockabilly ditty which still has the new rock and roll sheen to it. Elvis at his best.
Strange Little Girl Tori Amos: I have had hot and cold relationship with Tori Amos (Maybe that’s why she issued the restraining order on me). I am not familiar with this version of the song or the original. It seems to fit neatly into the Tori Amos feel and style which I, on the whole, like even when she takes the breathy crooning too far. Not sure this one would stand out to me on its own in isolation but happy it was offered and giving it a more careful listen can say I did enjoy the ride.
Elvis Presley – Good Rockin Tonight: I have had hot and cold relationship with Elvis Presley (Maybe that’s why he issued the restraining order on me). I have heard this song before and if I heard this on the radio I would have just assumed it was written directly for Elvis Presley and was not “covered” by him. This made me, of course, google it and I see that it appears to have been first played by Roy Brown in 1947. Elvis was a music game changer and this is probably as good an example as any of how he rode the wave sculpting the culture changes to come
Thanks for the chuckle Dave – a slight one at first – enhanced by the effective repetition of the ‘restraining order’ joke. (My restraining order on you remains in effect.)
a chuckle is almost as good as a laugh
btw I am interested in the Wolftrap event. Keep me posted
DH
Will do. Bill & Paul K. have interest as well.
Tori – More driving than the original. Maintains a bit of the ethereal nature of the original.
Elvis – Classic early rock n roll/rockabilly. Can hear a Brian Setzer cover of this waiting to happen. Nice change of pace.
Tori – No piano? I surprisingly enjoyed this pop song. Was never a big fan of hers. Used to refer to her as Torn Anus to piss off some friends who were fans.
Elvis – I’ve been growing my appreciation for elvis over the past year. This is good early elvis. He had a lot of energy. Really comes through in his voice.
The million dollar quartet is one of 6 CD’s i keep in my car stereo. Elvis, Jerry Lee, Carl Perkins and Cash jamming together in 1956. Again, young elvis and his voice carry the weight of the whole thing.