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| Ziggy |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 03:27:59
http://www.nme.com/news/albert-hammond-jr/26913
Apparently, the Strokes guitarist plays 'Old Black Dawning' as part of his set. |
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| Carl |
Posted - 08/12/2007 : 15:58:43
Phantom 105.2, Dublin - Meet him and keep him - Albert Hammond, Jr.. |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 15:24:32
yes, in 'Someday'
The Strokes were discovered by GBV, the threw a tape on stage.
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BF: Mag ik Engels spreken? |
| mr.biscuitdoughhead |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 11:55:27
I remember in some Strokes video they played Family Feud against Guided by Voices.
Do I look like a motherfucking role model? |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 08/11/2007 : 03:42:25
I think it's great! He also covers GBV you know, I like the whole idea of covering GBV and Frank.
Shows he has done his homework.
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BF: Mag ik Engels spreken? |
| TRANSMARINE |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 13:09:09
Watch. It'll be a hit, get tons of radio play, and the radiosheep will think it's Hammond's baby. Once people learn it's a cover, they'll say "really? Well it's better than the original". Like when G&R covered LIVE AND LET DIE. I knew so many people who had no clue it was a McCartney song...and once they found out, they said McCartney's recording was terrible. YYuuccckkk! G&R?! Come on!
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
-bRIAN |
| Carl |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 09:43:01
NME.COM.
Albert Hammond Jr covers
Pixies man
'In Transit' features special B-side
Albert Hammond, Jr. has covered a song by
Pixies frontman Frank Black as a B-side for his
new single.
'Old Black Dawning' was recorded at The Bowery
Ballroom in New York City, and will feature on
Hammond's new single 'In Transit'.
The video for the track was directed by 'Walk The
Line' actor Joaquin Phoenix.
The track will be available to download from
September 3.
Hammond Jr is set to play a number of Irish dates
before his Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds
festivals appearances over the weekend of August
24-26.
He will play:
Dublin Village (August 20)
Galway Roisin Dubh (21)
Belfast Ormeau Gardens (22)
Albert Hammond Jr
Picture: Tom Oxley
AngryApe.
Albert Hammond Jr Covers Frank
Black On His Next Single
Published Friday, 10th August, 2007 at 11:48 AM
Albert Hammond Jr has recorded a special cover version of a
Frank Black (front man with Pixies) song for the b-side to his
next single.
The cover sees The Strokes man tackling Old Black Dawning
and it will appear as the bonus track for the In Transit single
(due September 3rd).
In Transit originally appeared on Hammond Jr's debut album
Yours To Keep and will be accompanied by a video directed by
actor Joaquin Phoenix.
What's more, Albert Hammond Jr has also pencilled-in a batch
of Irish dates this month, that will take place a few days before
his appearance at the Carling Weekend.
August Tour Dates:
20th - Dublin Village
21st - Galway Roisin Dubh
22nd - Belfast Ormeau Gardens
24th-26th - Reading / Leeds Festival
Paste Magazine.
ALBERT HAMMOND JR. COVERS FRANK BLACK
Writer: Mark Krotov
News, Published online on 10 Aug 2007
In the recent past, The Strokes have paid homage to Tom Petty,
appeared in a video with Guided By Voices, and performed with
Eddie Vedder. In what amounts to a continuing quest to honor
legendary Older Dudes of Rock, Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond
Jr. has recorded a cover of Pixies frontman Frank Black’s “Old Black
Drawing.”
Hammond’s cover, which was recorded live at New York’s Bowery
Balloom, will appear as a b-side for his new single, “In Transit.” The
song appears on his solo album, Yours To Keep, and the single also
features a video for “In Transit,” directed by "Johnny Cash" himself,
Joaquin Phoenix. The single will be available for download in the UK
on September 3, with other territories to follow.
Related links:
Albert Hammond Jr. on MySpace
Paste’s review of Yours To Keep
TheStrokes.com |
| eldorado |
Posted - 05/29/2007 : 21:54:59
I think that is so awesome. I always thought "Old Black Dawning" was an amazing song. I'm glad its finally getting its proper recognition. Now somebody just needs to cover "Calistan" and "I Heard Ramona Sing". |
| Jason |
Posted - 05/25/2007 : 22:11:38
quote:
With
just an album's worth of material - his debut, Yours To Keep - Hammond tossed in two covers to
flesh things out - Old Black Dawning by former Pixies frontman Frank Black and Don't Cha Stop by
the Cars.
Three covers. "Postal Blowfish" is a Guided by Voices song. |
| Carl |
Posted - 05/25/2007 : 22:07:49
Arizona Local News.
Hammond confident on his own
Kevin Murphy
The Arizona Republic
May. 25, 2007 12:00 AM
Albert Hammond Jr. has insisted solo life would not threaten sunny days with the breadwinner
(so far) of his musical career.
But judging by his show May 24 at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale, Hammond appeared just as
comfortable - maybe more so - in a lead role as he does playing best man to Julian Casablancas
in the Strokes. (Is a recent report of the Strokes laying low in 2007 just coincidence?)
Even if the Strokes give him brand recognition, Hammond proved he does not necessarily need
it. He and his backing band - three guitars deep - ripped through a brisk, 50-minute set. With
just an album's worth of material - his debut, Yours To Keep - Hammond tossed in two covers to
flesh things out - Old Black Dawning by former Pixies frontman Frank Black and Don't Cha Stop by
the Cars.
Sorry, no Strokes songs.
Slideshow: Albert Hammond Jr. Show
Albert Hammond Jr. set list, May 24,
2007, at Martini Ranch:
Intro
Everyone Gets a Star
In Transit
Bright Young Thing
Old Black Dawning
In My Room
Holiday
Call An Ambulance
Blue Skies
Don't Cha Stop
101
Scared
Postal Blowfish
Hard to Live in the City |
| coastline |
Posted - 03/09/2007 : 05:17:55
Thanks for putting this up, Holiday Son.
I think it's great to be hearing FB covers, not just Pixies. What I find a bit odd about this one is how faithfully true to the original it is. Granted, I'd probably bitch if he'd altered it much and made it it his own, but I'm wondering what's the point in covering something if it's just going to sound like what already out there. Still, cheers to anybody who spreads FB's music to new audiences.
 Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
| remig |
Posted - 03/09/2007 : 00:55:25
Muchas gracias.
Cool cover. well done. |
| awestruck |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 16:04:35
I am new to FB but Hammond did a great job with the song. |
| fbc |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 14:37:32
I bet this was the lead guitarists choice of cover just so he could play the amazing solo.
Not bad, Hammond.
Not bad at all.
(thanks for that, son) |
| pixiestu |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 14:00:24
Yeah, thanks for that. I heard a song of this guy on the radio a few weeks ago and thought it was half decent, though I'm not too bothered about The Strokes.
As for the Old Black Dawning cover, I think it's fair good. It doesn't differ much to the original.
"The arc of triumph" |
| Ziggy |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 13:24:41
I really like it! Thanks for uploading it! |
| kfs |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 13:11:16
Wow! I'm surprised. He did a great job!! |
| s_wrenn |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 13:01:52
Very cool. Vocals sound like a young Frank. What do you guys think?
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| Born to Lose |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 11:46:10
That is pretty much awesome. |
| The Holiday Son |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 11:27:28
http://www.sendspace.com/file/vmzljw |
| remig |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 09:23:10
quote:
Originally posted by coastline
Can somebody up this to a download site? I can't do torrents at work, and I'd really love to hear it.
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs.
yes please, I ain't got a dime account. |
| coastline |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 09:22:06
Can somebody up this to a download site? I can't do torrents at work, and I'd really love to hear it.
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
| The Holiday Son |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 09:20:07
quote:
Originally posted by remig
I want to listen to this!
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=136708 |
| Carl |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 09:16:15
Now people are covering Frank as well as Pixies! FB shall finally be recognized as a legend!! |
| remig |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 09:09:55
I want to listen to this! |
