The User's Guide version is the original - although I am convinced the vocal is re-recorded for that compilation, making it technically a third version! (Others disagree, but I do know a little about music production) Actually, the 'original' EP version is a little hard to come by due to record label Elektra refusing to allow the band the rights to release a B-Side compilation from that era. This is one of the reasons the band have cited for choosing to re-record it on an album.
The song first appeared on the 'Istanbul' EP in 1990, which is the days before the TMBG band so it has that sequenced synth sound that their first 4 albums had. The band resurrected it by popular demand and re-recorded it with their full band for the Factory Showroom album. I prefer the original for its simplicity, and also because I hate the singing saw on the FS version. But it is a great song to see live.
You know, I had completely forgotten this song untiL I listened-- another great rendition! I like how you mixed the two-- seems a bit 'poppy' on the piano, too! :)
Do you by any chance have sheet music for any of your arrangments?
hammersdontthink 1 year ago
A very underrated TMBG song, and you do a great job of it.
barforyou 2 years ago
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DoubleDutchBust 2 years ago
You really need more comments and views on your excellent work, Astralbee. :O
TrueSoreThumb 3 years ago 2
Ah!
James K. Polk!
I got to play this on my accordion for a project I did on him!
JrtheRat 3 years ago
Hi.
Thanks for the explanation.
Is the version on the "User's Guide" album the original?
Meanmanmartin2007 3 years ago
The User's Guide version is the original - although I am convinced the vocal is re-recorded for that compilation, making it technically a third version! (Others disagree, but I do know a little about music production) Actually, the 'original' EP version is a little hard to come by due to record label Elektra refusing to allow the band the rights to release a B-Side compilation from that era. This is one of the reasons the band have cited for choosing to re-record it on an album.
astralbee 3 years ago
Thanks for another great TMBG cover. Whats the difference between both versions of the songs?
Meanmanmartin2007 3 years ago
The song first appeared on the 'Istanbul' EP in 1990, which is the days before the TMBG band so it has that sequenced synth sound that their first 4 albums had. The band resurrected it by popular demand and re-recorded it with their full band for the Factory Showroom album. I prefer the original for its simplicity, and also because I hate the singing saw on the FS version. But it is a great song to see live.
astralbee 3 years ago
Aw come on! How could you hate the singing saw?
dfeltch 2 years ago
Love this!
Encubed 3 years ago
You know, I had completely forgotten this song untiL I listened-- another great rendition! I like how you mixed the two-- seems a bit 'poppy' on the piano, too! :)
TrueSoreThumb 3 years ago