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| RJB |
Posted - 07/19/2004 : 14:14:35
I'm a huge Springsteen fan and a huge Frank Black fan and I just found out FR&tC's do "I'm Going Down" does anyone know where I can get this?
Also does Frank Black do any other Springsteen covers?
has FB ever commented on the Boss? or listed him as an influence?
thanks for the info.
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| mariggy |
Posted - 07/23/2004 : 23:36:53
quote:
Originally posted by Jason
The "trying to be Springsteen & Dylan" song on Oddballs is "Village of the Sun". I don't get that myself, though maybe some of Frank's vocals on the song are Springsteen-ish (Frank's "trying to be's" on the sleeve often appear to refer to Frank's singing rather than the songwriting).
Thanks,Jason. From your post I learn a lot.
Though it seems Sprigsteen is opposite to FB, FB doesn't hate him and listens to him!
This fact surprised me. What broad interests in music FB has.
Certainly ,"Village of the Sun" always remimded me of Springsteen!
In its vigorous vocal style and melody , it resembles some Springsteen's songs like "Darkness on the Edge of Town", I think.
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| DruggedBunny |
Posted - 07/23/2004 : 14:21:00
Springsteen's "I'm Goin' Down" is great -- I actually wasn't too impressed by Frank's version (I can't believe I just said that)...
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| floop |
Posted - 07/23/2004 : 07:48:03
it's funny if you listen to "I'm Goin' Down" as if it's a song about.. you know, going down.
i defy you to listen to the song and not think about it in those terms now.
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| All_over_the_world |
Posted - 07/23/2004 : 02:41:09
I hated Springsteen for ages but I gave Born To Run the benefit of the doubt and it's actually alright. I mean, Thunder Road is the only brilliant track but give it a spin. |
| n/a |
Posted - 07/21/2004 : 02:33:29
Thank you Jason! I don´t have nothing against Springsteen either, I just can´t listen to his music, it doesn´t means nothing to me!
I´m still trying to find Oddballs and the B-sides!
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| Jason |
Posted - 07/21/2004 : 02:23:03
For Rita (though this has already been posted above):
Frank Black & the Catholics covered Springsteen's "I'm Goin' Down" (off of the Born in the USA album). It's a b-side on the "Dog Gone" CD single. Frank also included it in the tracklist for the forthcoming (or maybe not) b-sides collections he posted about some months ago in the 'Frank Black Making Noise' section of this forum. Also it's a very good cover.
The "trying to be Springsteen & Dylan" song on Oddballs is "Village of the Sun". I don't get that myself, though maybe some of Frank's vocals on the song are Springsteen-ish (Frank's "trying to be's" on the sleeve often appear to refer to Frank's singing rather than the songwriting).
I don't have anything against Bruce, but I do think the greatest contributions the Springsteen family have made to our culture are his sister Pamela's fine performances in Sleepaway Camp 2 and 3 |
| offerw |
Posted - 07/21/2004 : 01:54:22
I agree with Darwin. Springsteen has done some really good stuff. Ghost Of Tom Joad, Nebraska is brilliant. Born To Run and Born In The USA has its moments. Why should it be a surprise that Frank has covered a Springsteen song? I'm sure he knows a good song when he hears it.
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| n/a |
Posted - 07/21/2004 : 01:48:12
I am so surprised!
Etienne, can you tell me what song did Frank Black covered?
I never heard nothing about it!
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| ivandivel |
Posted - 07/21/2004 : 00:07:50
am i totally off, or did springsteen cover a frank black song or two in a concert some years back? |
| Etienne |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 23:43:55
Well... FB actually covered that Springsteen song so it does not seem weird to me to talk about a link between those 2 singers. The link exists : it's a fact.
Etienne |
| n/a |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 14:16:10
I thought it was a joke! I still can´t understand how can someone talk about Springsteen and FRANK BLACK!
It´s weird!
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| Black_francis_ |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 12:15:41
Bruce Springsteen!? u must be kidding. |
| Dallas |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 11:45:16
Springsteen was great when he was a bit incoherent and full of imagery. Specifically Greetings from Asbury Park and Wild Innocent and E...
Born in the USA just hasnt aged well IMO. Too much money for a guy who's music depended on his hopelessness and feelings of inadequacy. Its like Riddick Bowe said "it's hard to get up and do roadwork when you are sleeping in silk pajama's". |
| Erebus |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 11:21:16
quote:
Originally posted by darwin
I frankly don't understand the hate for Springsteen. How many of the people that don't like him have listened to Nebraska or The Ghost of Tom Joad? He's a talented song-writer and performer.
I can understand part of why Erebus doesn't like him. Springsteen is a Democrat.
Hey, I like Liz Phair and she's a Democrat! (Can be a challenge, I admit.) |
| darwin |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 10:56:36
I frankly don't understand the hate for Springsteen. How many of the people that don't like him have listened to Nebraska or The Ghost of Tom Joad? He's a talented song-writer and performer.
I can understand part of why Erebus doesn't like him. Springsteen is a Democrat. |
| Monsieur |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 10:44:21
Overrated? In the magazines I read, the critics hate Springsteen.
I don't think he entirely sucks. Born in the USA is one of my favorite tracks from the 80s, along with Faith by George Michael. |
| mun chien andalusia |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 09:51:39
yep, springsteen sucks.
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| Erebus |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 09:44:56
Springsteen just might be the most overrated figure in the history of rock. |
| n/a |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 09:38:06
quote:
Originally posted by joshuagingery
Fran kBlack released an album of B-sides called Oddball. On that album, FB does a couple of songs on which he states he tries to sound like Springsteen and Dylan. This is the only reference to Springsteen I have ever heard from FB. But then again...I am missing a pair of chromosomes.
boobs rule!
He tries to sound like Springsteen??
I am in shock! Can´t understand how someone can like Frank Black´s or the Pixies music and Springsteen at the same time!
I´m sorry, it just doesn´t fit...in my opinion
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| BrendanT |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 06:33:10
I think that you can find it along with the Specials cover (Do Nothing) and Bob's (Changing of the Guard)
Penguin Music distributes those singles.
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| ramona |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 06:06:36
It's also on The Man Who Was Too Drunk bootleg compliation thingy. I think it is Frank with a band who is NOT the Catholics though - it predates that, I believe.
Was very excited when I first heard it b/c 'I'm Goin' Down' is one of my favorite Springsteen songs.
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You`re where you want to be, I`m where I want to be
Caught up chasing everything I`ve ever wanted
I replace you easily, replace pathetically,
I flirt with any flighty thing that falls my way.
But how I needed you, when I needed you.
Let`s not forget we are so strong, so bloody strong.
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| Robert_Eiffel |
Posted - 07/19/2004 : 21:54:06
man the boss and frank should do a colaberation of sorts
Come ON Pilgrim.....You know he Loves You!! |
| frank_black_francis |
Posted - 07/19/2004 : 19:41:35
It should be on the "Dog Gone" EP that came out about 5 years ago....you may find it on ebay. |
| VoVat |
Posted - 07/19/2004 : 19:26:03
"It's a secret to everybody." Various Moblins who give you money say that.
Grumble grumble...
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| soundofataris |
Posted - 07/19/2004 : 16:44:15
soulseek. ssshhhh. Its a secret to everyone but you. That was from zelda. I think.
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| joshuagingery |
Posted - 07/19/2004 : 14:51:09
Fran kBlack released an album of B-sides called Oddball. On that album, FB does a couple of songs on which he states he tries to sound like Springsteen and Dylan. This is the only reference to Springsteen I have ever heard from FB. But then again...I am missing a pair of chromosomes.
boobs rule! |
