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clemray Posted - 12/05/2005 : 10:23:34
I know Mr. Black and the Catholics covered this song at some of their shows. I've never heard them play it, but i know Depeche Mode does a cover too on their new album. This version i have heard. Does anyone know what the song is about? (I do like the Depeche Mode version)
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VoVat Posted - 12/07/2005 : 06:49:04
From what I've read, this song was first recorded by Blind Willie Johnson.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."
fbc Posted - 12/07/2005 : 02:12:42
(for the database)

Tell me who's that writin', John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin', John the Revelator
Who's that writin', John the Revelator wrote the book of the seven seals
Now God walked down in the cool of the day, and called Adam by his name
But he refused to answer, 'cause he was naked and ashamed
So, tell me who's that writin', John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin', John the Revelator
Who's that writin', John the Revelator wrote the book of the seven seals
Now Christ had 12 apostles, and three he laid away
He said "Watch for me one hour, while I go yonder and pray"
And tell me who's that writin', John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin', John the Revelator
Who's that writin', John the Revelator wrote the book of the seven seals
Mary Margaret they were there, and they heard every word he said
Said "Go tell my disciples, I said meet me in Galilee"
And tell me who's that writin', John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin', John the Revelator
Who's that writin', John the Revelator wrote the book of the seven seals
Who's that writin', John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin', John the Revelator
Who's that writin', John the Revelator wrote the book of the seven seals


The Seven Seals explained: http://www.keyway.ca/htm2002/sevnseal.htm
junkmale Posted - 12/06/2005 : 10:47:57
The original is a blues standard and I believe it was written by Son House. I have a version of it by Son and it rocks
Carl Posted - 12/05/2005 : 16:59:02
quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

John Cougar Menstrualcramp.




It's really not a cover, just has the same name?! Surely it's supposed to be the song, but completely revamped?

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kathryn Posted - 12/05/2005 : 13:43:33
quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

Depeche Mode's version however IS NOT A COVER. It's a completely revamped song...no similar lyrics, not the same music. It's kinda cool for what it is, but a bit on the shlocky side as well.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN



Depeche Mode and shlocky in the same sentence. Shocking.

[/sarcasm]


I got some heaven in my head

billgoodman Posted - 12/05/2005 : 12:17:14
it's about John the Revelator


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God save the Noisies
soundofataris Posted - 12/05/2005 : 12:17:02
I think the White Stripes have done it, too

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i try to be mallory but i'm still skippy
TRANSMARINE Posted - 12/05/2005 : 11:30:37
Depeche Mode's version however IS NOT A COVER. It's a completely revamped song...no similar lyrics, not the same music. It's kinda cool for what it is, but a bit on the shlocky side as well.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN
clemray Posted - 12/05/2005 : 11:06:27
ok, cool.......i've got an idea now. thanks. (my biblical knowlege is very poor)
kathryn Posted - 12/05/2005 : 10:55:43
No kidding, Depeche Mode cover that now? Also the Blues Bros., Beck and John Cougar Menstrualcramp.

Jediroller's right. Just listen to the lyrics.


I got some heaven in my head

jediroller Posted - 12/05/2005 : 10:51:47
quote:
Originally posted by clemray

Does anyone know what the song is about?



The guy who wrote about the Apocalypse?




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—Play that song 'Jesus is the Answer'!
—Come up here on stage and play with my balls."
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