Yep. Not much rhyme nor reason here. Just cleaning out the archives and trying to catch up to "real time". The bones of this batch, as with last post's VU songs, were laid down by the Johns (Stackpole and Keating) at the Harpswell Estate in summer '11. The Great Lexington Fire that winter threw everything into utter confusion and these poor suckers have been in the birth canal since then. What you have here are two slightly funky numbers, and two rock classics.
- "Spanish Moon" by Little Feat makes me think of Charlie Sharpless and Jeff Darland, so that's a good start right there. I have trouble writing songs with any sort of real funk/ groove, so it's super fun to let loose on the drums and congas, bass and keys and all that, while letting an actual lead guitarist do his thing.
- "Penthouse Pauper" is a Creedence Clearwater Revival song that should be on their greatest hits package. Done about busted my pipes trying to sing this one, so listen forgivingly.
- "Sway" might be my favorite song off of the Stones' "Sticky Fingers" (On a good day, "Moonlight Mile" can give it a run for the money). The Stones' version is a great example of how they got by on great songs, great grooves, nice production and each player doing their thing, and didn't get bogged down by the details. If you listen closely to those old records, there are indeed some weird notes, flubs and clams, but
- "Badge" by (The) Cream, of course, is an FM staple. But man oh man, deservedly so. And I've discovered that it is one hard-ass song to sing. Sadly, this version's still not complete, even at this late date, on account of the lack of guitar solo, but the train was leaving the station....
Anyways, enjoy. Some Neil covers next time to wrap up this bunch of classic rockers.
JK
Spanish Moon: https://www.box.com/s/apnw21y8tvr5cax9i3z6
Penthouse Pauper: https://www.box.com/s/lqnv9kih92zpuh3a7xbt
Sway: https://www.box.com/s/g66m06dscm113nd7265y
Badge: https://www.box.com/s/3lbf1rvnesswvz6n7aic
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