Vocal impressions: Jackson Browne "The Rebel Jesus" as sung by the man of 1000 voices

A Christmas song by Jackson Browne. I realize it's not the merriest of tunes but I think it delivers a message of who and what the holiday is supposed to be about. Next year, I'll be posting a lot more new material but, having had pneumonia for the past few months, this was the best I could come up with. I wish you all peace and joy and a very, merry Christmas!

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[CircleDancing]

Our Berkeley circle dance group has more than a few dancers who are not at all happy when we do dances to simple Christmas carols. In fact they leave the building. So now we can happily do a dance to your fine rendition . . . and another to the pagan version of "Lord of the Dance" which we found on iTunes. Yay. --John Bear

[themanof1000voices]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this song but I can't take credit for anything more than singing it and assembling it together for posting here. Jackson Browne is the lyricist/vocalist who's responsible for this gem. Since my goal is to sound as much like the original artist as possible, you'd probably be better off using his version as the qualtiy would be better while being similar to my post here. It's available on his greatest hits CD. Thanks & best of luck with your dancing!

[CircleDancing]

Our circle dance group in Berkeley has real problems doing dances to traditional Christmas carols; some of our regulars just leave the building. But this will work wonderfully. Thank you for making it available. And, for good measure, we found a charming pagan version of "Lord of the Dance" at the iTunes store, by Coyote Run. Maybe you'll consider that as well.

[SoulQuest7]

Musical Box plays the whole world! They definitely hit the web coast, check out their tour schedule just google "The Musical Box Genesis."

[themanof1000voices]

Well put, Nick. And, with regard to Genesis, I've seen them with and without Gabriel and have to say I thought "with" was a better live show. Either way, I still love the band and thought "Trick of the Tail" to be an excellent follow up LP despite Peter's departure. Ripples was a favorite I used to cover. Wonder if the Musical Box tours the Boston area(?) Anyway-- thanks again for all the interesting info.

[SoulQuest7]

I want Jon's and YES' music to live on in concert. It's no problem finding musicians that can handle their music, but finding a singer who can do Jon justice has been VERY challenging for all the YES tribute bands. I had given up hope until Benoit came along, and now I'm dreaming of seeing all four sides of TALES live in concert! I'm currently doing TALES ANNIVERSARY cyber-activism on both myspace and facebook. Hey, a boy can always dream....

[SoulQuest7]

The Musical Box is no long during Gabriel-era shows. THe singer quit, so the drummer-- a dead ringer for Phil COllins-- is stepping forward and they are currently doing a recreation of the Trick of the Tail tour. It's not a matter of being for or against Jon. Jon is the creator. Benoit is gifted with a pair of vocal chords that can handle his material.

[themanof1000voices]

I've not yet heard Benoit David but was reluctant to buy tickets to the last YES tour when I heard Jon was ill. Not to slight Benoit- I'd be curious to hear his renditions. I've been fortunate enough to hang with Jon on several occasions so it's hard not to be biased in his favor. I'll also have to check out The Musical Box since I'm a longtime fan of both Genesis and Gabriel. (I've got snippets of both in my uploads here if you're curious). I appreciate the info. Best in 2009! Stew

[SoulQuest7]

Stew, if you are on facebook my name is Nick Kokoshis, hit me up for friendship!

[SoulQuest7]

Voiceprint records was who re-released Jon's 3 Ships.