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clemray
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Posted - 12/05/2005 :  10:23:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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)

jediroller
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France
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Posted - 12/05/2005 :  10:51:47  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by clemray

Does anyone know what the song is about?



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kathryn
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Belgium
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Posted - 12/05/2005 :  10:55:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
No kidding, Depeche Mode cover that now? Also the Blues Bros., Beck and John Cougar Menstrualcramp.

Jediroller's right. Just listen to the lyrics.


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clemray
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Posted - 12/05/2005 :  11:06:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
ok, cool.......i've got an idea now. thanks. (my biblical knowlege is very poor)
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TRANSMARINE
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USA
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Posted - 12/05/2005 :  11:30:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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.

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soundofataris
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USA
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Posted - 12/05/2005 :  12:17:02  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I think the White Stripes have done it, too

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billgoodman
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Netherlands
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Posted - 12/05/2005 :  12:17:14  Show Profile  Click to see billgoodman's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
it's about John the Revelator


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kathryn
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Belgium
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Posted - 12/05/2005 :  13:43:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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]


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Carl
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Ireland
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Posted - 12/05/2005 :  16:59:02  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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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junkmale
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Posted - 12/06/2005 :  10:47:57  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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
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Posted - 12/07/2005 :  02:12:42  Show Profile  Visit fbc's Homepage  Reply with Quote
(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
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USA
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Posted - 12/07/2005 :  06:49:04  Show Profile  Visit VoVat's Homepage  Click to see VoVat's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
From what I've read, this song was first recorded by Blind Willie Johnson.



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