Today’s Smilin’ Singles tends to be a little softer, perhaps even sadder, but all the songs are incredible, so you need to listen anyways. If these are a little sad for you, check out all of this week’s Smilin Singles posts.
This is the song that really caused me to stop and give Wilco another listen, before I realized how much I really enjoyed them. I mean that violin is just insanely beautiful. Check out EAR FARM for a similar revelation, although his was “Spider (Kidsmoke).”
Wilco – “Jesus, Etc.” from Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
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The next one I’ve been fortunate enough to catch live a few times. It took me awhile to realize, but this is one of Phish’s most popular tunes to non-Phans. Anyways, this is a live rendition by Trey Anastasio. The studio version has one of the greatest build-ups of any of my favorite songs, even going against “Stairway To Heaven.” This rendition of the songs softer side was recorded at Vegoose on October 29th, 2005, in Las Vegas, NV. At the end of the track he has a personal message to the crowd as well as a big plug for The Arcade Fire.
Trey Anastasio – “Waste (Acoustic Solo)” live at Vegoose on October 29th, 2005.
Alright, so I’m not exactly a big fan of Coldplay any longer, mostly because of their lackluster album, price-gouging, and equally lackluster recent live performance (St. Louis, 09/17/2005), however, I still love their older material, and this one has a particular draw for me. Couldn’t say why for sure, probably has some of Chris Martin’s better vocals in my opinion. This is the live version from Coldplay’s live 2003 release. Oddly enough it’s also the second Smilin’ Singles track titled “Amsterdam.”
Coldplay – “Amsterdam” from Live 2003
I held out a long time in becoming a Dave Matthews Band fan, mostly because of the fratholes and sorority girls that seem to worship him, but recently I’ve had a change of heart and have found a place for “Dave” in my listening time. Surely not as much as Trey or Jerry, but hey, you can’t ask that of anyone. Fitting in with today’s sad and pretty theme, I picked out a track that does basically the same thing for me as the last three tracks. And, once again, the track was recorded at Vegoose on October 29th, 2005. Actually it took place not more than 3-4 hours after Trey played “Waste.” Both are great tracks. Oh, and did I mention that this track features Tim Reynold’s and Trey Anastasio? Because it does.
Dave Matthews & Friends – “Stay Or Leave” live at Vegoose on October 29th, 2005.
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nice picks. how about “saturday in the park” by chicago. we need some chicago love here
“amsterdam” is godly. my favorite from that cd is probably “everything’s not lost.” it gets so beautiful when the crowd gets into it. and you’re right, the coldplay concert was not what i expected either. i felt like they lacked energy, or heart, or something. i still loved it, since i’m a coldplay freak, but i expected to be blown away and ready to die, which, despite crazy jumping exc. to get into it, i did not feel
I just got my ticket for Wilco’s March 15 show in Meridian, MS in the mail today. The song that made Wilco one of my favorite bands was “A Shot In the Arm”. The first time I heard that song and actually paid attention I was amazed. Great stuff.
The first Wilco song that got me was “Company in my Back” from Kicking Television. AMAZING.
I liked “Can’t Stand It” but it wasn’t enough to get me to buy albums and whatnot.
You are so right about Coldplay.
We all loved Paracutes .. but what happened then??!!
Keep up the good work (and hope you are checking ‘the face of today’ cos we will have some new original music next week!)
Tim
Hey, thanks for the songs. Wilco. …definitely my favorite here. Trey a close second. I’m sorry, but I just can’t get into Dave Matthews. All his stuff sounds the same to me, and I just am not a fan…..but you knew that. Ha.
Coldplay? Whatever. No strong opinion….just whatever.
Thanks for the songs though. Go study.
Dad.
Study? It’s Friday.
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