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clemray
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 Posted - 12/05/2005 : 10:23:34
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| 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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jediroller
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 12/05/2005 : 10:51:47
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Originally posted by clemray
Does anyone know what the song is about?
The guy who wrote about the Apocalypse?
"Quit shouting those rerun songs at me! I'm doing what I want to do, and I don't care what you think you need!
—Play that song 'Jesus is the Answer'!
—Come up here on stage and play with my balls."
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 12/05/2005 : 10:55:43
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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
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clemray
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Posted - 12/05/2005 : 11:06:27
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| ok, cool.......i've got an idea now. thanks. (my biblical knowlege is very poor) |
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 12/05/2005 : 11:30:37
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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
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 12/05/2005 : 12:17:02
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I think the White Stripes have done it, too
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 12/05/2005 : 12:17:14
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it's about John the Revelator
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God save the Noisies |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 12/05/2005 : 13:43:33
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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
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 12/05/2005 : 16:59:02
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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?
 "Join the Honeycult!"
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junkmale
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Posted - 12/06/2005 : 10:47:57
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| 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 |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/07/2005 : 02:12:42
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(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 |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 12/07/2005 : 06:49:04
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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." |
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