Yesterday, I had a bit of surgery in my quack doctor's office. When
I awoke from Lake Versed, I heard the radio playing Summertime Blues, by OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN. Though I had died and gone you know where....Which leads us to our poll question.....

Whom did your favorite version of Summer Time Blues?

Olivia Newton John - Ok not really -- didn't know she did that one either.

My favorite will be Webb's version - when he or if he ever records it to an album .... Have you ever played it live WW??

I always liked the old versions - don't even remember the artists that did it ... The Who's was OK but not great.... my least favorite has to be that Alan Jackson guy ... horrible - could be that I just didn't much like him anyway.

You didn't tell us your favorite version Mo...

E

My favorite version is Rush's cover, from their 2004 EP, "Feedback."

I like Rush'es version too. The mix on that song sorta captures that
132 db arena sound, but I guess the "Who's Last" live record would win in my book, which is strange cause the production is sorta spotty.

Havent heard Alan Jackson yet. Will have to check that out.

My vote is for the original - Eddie Cochran...unless the guys do it, of course.

Does anyone remember the version that came out in the late 70's or so? a rock band did it, but I didn't think it was Rush that I was thinking of.

Jo

Thanks Jo it was Eddie Cochran I couldn't think of it when writing my earlier post .... (I was thinking Duane Eddie - knew that wasn't right) ... the 70's version may be The Who that I referenced before.... not sure if that is the one you are thinking of ...

Mo - don't worry you're lucky if you never hear the Jackson version - tries hard to rock and yet stay country ... kinda like his other crap he put out.... sorry if I offend any Alan Jackson fans.

E

my favorite is Eddie Cochran with Blue Cheer (1968?)second

Not meaning to split hairs but it would not have been Mr. Cochran with Blue Cheer. Post Mortem for him, 1960, but I do agree they did the best version. 1st saw them on ABanstand in 1967. They still tour and have reincarnated several times.

I think adele was voting x2 which is ok, since we are this close to chicago. Seems like Blue cheer was sorta Jeff Airplany sounding
werent they? Lots of Reverererererererb and echo and the like?

Well, a band called,"The Remains" here in Kansas City did it and that is my favorite. Even when I hear Eddie Cochran's version I think of The Remains. Guess that's because we put up the flyers on the telephone polls and lived the life for a brief while. You know, Glory Days. The Remains even opened for some big named bands here.

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So when is Webbfest?





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Well, Maybe I'm just all hopped up from bein' on the webb for lack of the Webb for a week, but just when is this Webb Fest? Does Southwest Airlines fly there? Hate to think of flyin' hippie style with no luggage. Fill me in, man.

Sallie says, "He sounds like he's from the old south."
Like what, Sallie?
"Like he's from Mississippi."
Ha, Ha, Ha!!! He is! He is from Mississippi!
That's my Sallie!!!!

Scattergun is goin' on the answering machine!!

Love ya' Webb! When ya' comin' back?

MotherBear

P.S. Girls can stay without mom so when is Webb Fest?
You don't have to be a good shot when you carry a scattergun.

But, look out for the Mother Bear!!!!

Well, I hear the date for Webb Fest 2008 was announced at a show last weekend but it has not appeared on the Board yet. Eric or Tater will have the "official" word, but I understand it will be October 11th at the Grey Eagle (?) in Asheville, NC.

Yes, that's my Birthday...be there or be square!

...and I don't think you can touch the original version of Summertime Blues, but the Blue Cheer cover is really tasty.

I think we'll be back in KC in December. Eddie Cocharan is THE MAN! The Who would be my second choice for that song. First heard it by Blue Cheer who get an A for sheer outrageousness. Alan Jackson....well, beyond any musical criticism, the thing he did that I will NEVER forgive him for: He and the guy who co-wrote it with Eddie Cochran were on TV talkin' about it, gettin' an award or somethin' when it was out and neither one of them ONCE mentioned the great, Eddie Cochran, surely the most overlooked (in this country) of all the early white Rock and Roll icons. I mean Alvin Jackson may not have known what was up with the song but, the guy who CO_WROTE it?!? That just ain't right. Beileve me, this is something the Rock and Roll Justice League should and WILL act on, just as soon as the tribunal can decide how harsh punishment should me. Justice will be served! WW

Alvin Jackson ? as in Al and the monks

Brian Setzer does a pretty good version

I gotta go with Blue Cheer, just for the volume.

Jerry Capehart (sp?) Had some financial problems. Rumor was there was some legal wrangling with the Cochran estate, thus (probably)
the lack of any mention.

Snake I bet you went with the Blue Cheer a time or two.......;)

the worst version is by the who

Alvin Jackson... HA HA HA HA ... he he he he .... oh, I'm still laughing.

Doesn't surprise me that Alvin didn't give any credit (probably didn't have a clue who wrote it) but your're right - for the co-writer to dis the Man.... well that's something else.... Webb you need to take back that song in the name of all that was Eddie Cochran.... there I said it.... we'll be looking for it at the next show... hint hint... I'm sure Big Bob Williams can play that one.... Jimmy & Tom can play anything so I guess that settles it... well at least in my mind anyway.

E

Thanks Movax0- I was voting x2!!!

Hey Adele, sorry for not pickin up on the X2 thing. I obviously had
too much volume with my "Blue Cheer" which has left me sorta brain
dead. I must say however, I cant get enough of that "Loud Music".
Rock On.

Lawrence Welk-- simply the greatest summertime bluesman

I just discovered this one, by Les Sounders avec Pat Winther, in French. Apparently recorded in 1965. The bass sound is pretty weird. Could be a stand-up bass fiddle miked close?

I heard it on this show. If you don't want to listen to the whole show, it's at about 1:28.

http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/27812

I googled around trying to find out more about Pat Winther, and I found this listing of obscure versions of Summertime Blues on the (always interesting but not always reliable) Ugly Things site. In one of those cosmic convergences, the Sounders' version (with French title) is listed right above a version by none other than Tom & the Cats from Shreveport!

http://tinyurl.com/5tmajd

I liked seeing Brian Setzer doing his Eddie Cochran impression in the movie "La Bamba".

I'm very partial to the version by Flying Lizards. Does that make me a bad person?

from Snakes post above.....
>>a version by none other than Tom & the Cats from Shreveport!
as mentioned by WW in the song "Battle of the Bands" on his About Time CD.

E

Joan Jett did a blistering version on her album "I Love Rock 'n Roll." Ranks among the better in my books.

Always been partial to the Blue Cheer version.

The song has also been covered by Blue Cheer, Bobby Fuller, Bon Jovi, Bow Wow, Brian Setzer (sometimes incorrectly attributed to George Thorogood), Bruce Springsteen, Buck Owens, CAPRiS, Cheech Marin, Chris Spedding, The Clash, De La Soul, Deborah Harry, Dionysos, Dry Rot (band), The Flaming Lips - Hear It Is, The Flying Lizards, Frank Sidebottom (renamed 'Timperley Blues'), Gary Allan, The Guess Who ("This Time Long Ago" compilation), Guitar Wolf, Hanson, James Taylor, Joan Jett, Jussi & The Boys (In Finnish), La Muerte, Last Ones to Leave, Levon Helm, Little River Band, Lolita No.18, Mick Farren, moe., Motrhead - All the Aces: The Best of Motrhead Nathan Cavaleri, Papa Doo Run Run, Pfuri, Gorps und Kniri, Ritchie Valens (Live at Pacoima High School 1959) Ritchie Venus and the Blue Beatles - Rocking to the Grave, Rockapella - Smilin' (August 2002), Robert Gordon and Link Wray, Rolling Stones, Rush Feedback, Sandy Nelson, Stray Cats, The Surfaris, The Old Spice Boys, The Treads, T. Rex, Takako Minekawa, Terry Reid, The Beach Boys, The Black Keys, The Flying Lizards, The Gants, The Ordinary Boys, The Ventures, Twenty-Nineteen, ber Kings, Van Halen, Warren Zevon, Heartsdales and Eddie Meduza.

Charlie:

That's quite a list, but which is your favorite?

Jo

Hey, did you guys know that Bobby Fuller fought the law, but the law won? Gorps und Kniri wrak!

Mo: "Gort klaatu verada nikto!"

Did you know that movie with Klaatu came from a Canadian rock band
called Klaatu, who was really just the Beatles reincarnated, after Paul died back in the early 70's?

Glad to see I'm not the only one having acid flashbacks!

Favorite? I like a lot. First one I ever heard was Eddie Cochran. It's great. I also like the Who and Blue Cheer.

That's pretty far-sided of that Canadian band naming the movie that came out in 1951 after themselves! Of course, with time travel being what it is, it is possible. Klaatu and Gort's favorite version was Eddie Cochran, doing Blue Cheer's version of his original.

I think the Darlin's did it one time, too ... that Briscoe could sure bring it on the jug

Just goes to show you-one mans Canadian rock band is another mans
sci-fi movie.

Seriously though check out Klaatus first record sometime and see if you dont hear the beatles.

Oh, please. Tater is right on. The Day the Earth Stood Still was released way before Klaatu's record. (They did a second??) If anyone hasn't seen The Day the Earth Stood Still, it is a must see for sci-fi fans or movie students. It makes valid statements about our violent nature and has a little romance in there, too. Maybe this would be a good time to dust off my copy of Klaatu and list it on ebay!

I hope that I can swing the funds to cover WebbFest '08 so I can meet as many of you as possible.

Next you guys are gonna be saying Ringo isnt the Walrus and Paul didnt die in 1970.

(Klaatu = 6 or more albums (Snake??), but the first two tell the story.)

Are you kidding me? What do I know about Canada. I love Red Green for cryin' out loud.

Klaatu did in fact have a second album. I had both. Can't remember the name of the second one though. They were a cool band.

Obviously, the Chronosynclastic Infindibulum would account for the space-time discontinuum that would allow for the band being named klaatu prior to the movie coming out 15 years earlier.

Shoooeee! You're sure 'nuff smarter than any horse *I* know!

>> I love Red Green for cryin' out loud.

Never apologize about that. Duct Tape is one of the things that makes life worth living.

In fact, it's holding most of America together at this very moment.

And that nephew Harold is one smart feller

Tater,

Did you know that book got its name from the Tennessee Titans.They
are a football (as opposed to soccer) team that lives down the road from Webb Wilder.

I wondered where Sirens of Titan came from. Saturn was named after that GM Car too!

As the old saying goes, "You've got it all bass-ackwards!"

Yeah, they copied that Saturn thing from when they named Mercury for the 1965 Mercury Comet. The South American demigod Mercury (god of winged, quickly delivered flowers) was also named for the 64 model of the Comet also. Marketing people just retread stuff.

Eddie Cochran does it best.
Klaatu had 5 studio albums
Paul is dead how else could you expalin *warning* that quality of pablum and the greedy attitude<-or maybe that's just what you get with the "cute one"
If you look closely, you will see the walrus was NOT Paul.

ELN the mythbuster

Sorry for the earth tilting you are feeling just now