Don't forget Bobby Darren in 66,Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Bob Seger,Willie Nelson, & many others have cover this song. But, I like the Johnny Cash version.
Talking of songs with different varieties, what do peeps make of this version of The sound of silence. I think its great, but needs a few listens to appreciate it.
Yep, Phil - had every intention of putting Plantie on and it is a superb version, surprisingly respectful to the original (and best) by Hardin with it's tasteful percussion. (That whole album of Plant's is quite nifty too, tho' a lot heavier than 'Carpenter'...). KIAB, I just don't 'get' Cash at all - too straight-forward 'country' for me. I have tried - I really have. Watched a concert on YouTube of the legendary greats on stage which included K Kristofferson and, I think, Willie N. Now, KK is one dude who takes 'country' to a whole new level - fantastic melodies, sheer lyrical poetry, and superb musicianship. And a voice. Man, what a voice. Cash? Ok, his 'Hurt' is truly spine-tinglingly awesome - but I cannot think of a single other song he's done that I can actually bear to listen to. That typical happy-go-lucky country beat completely misses the point of these supposedly angst-ridden songs. And I find that's true of his 'Carpenter' version too.
Well, any version will be better than the original . Seriously, what an over-rated duo S&G were. I know I know - but it's true. They are soooooooo rehearsed, sooooooo contrived, soooooooo 'perfect', soooooooo up their own botties... I find their lyrics to be the most pretentious - not content to be merely poetical or to tell a story - they have to be oh so 'clever'. Play every guitar or piano note perfectly. Get that harmony ooh so spot-on, or we'll retake retake retake... It's takes, for example, Yes to make their America a truly great song
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