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May 17, 2007 | 01:05 PM

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Tomcattplus1

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Originally Posted by ralper,May 17 2007, 03:28 AM

As a matter of fact, I think Ronstadt's version is the better one.

Hilly

May 17, 2007 | 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ralper,May 17 2007, 07:28 AM

As a matter of fact, I think Ronstadt's version is the better one.

Much like the AP1 vs. AP2 debate huh?

What about "That'll Be the Day"? Linda or Buddy Holly?

May 17, 2007 | 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by raymo19,May 17 2007, 05:09 PM

Much like the AP1 vs. AP2 debate huh?

What about "That'll Be the Day"? Linda or Buddy Holly?

Has to be Buddy Holly. That song was made for the rockabilly sound of Buddy Holly. Ronstadt's version doesn't work quite as well and sort of changes the character of the song.

May 17, 2007 | 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ralper,May 17 2007, 07:11 PM

Has to be Buddy Holly. That song was made for the rockabilly sound of Buddy Holly. Ronstadt's version doesn't work quite as well and sort of changes the character of the song.

So I'm guessing you really are still on the fence about this raw (AP1) vs. more refined (AP2) as well?

How about "Different Drum"?

May 17, 2007 | 03:31 PM

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Easy.

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May 17, 2007 | 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by raymo19,May 17 2007, 06:17 PM

So I'm guessing you really are still on the fence about this raw (AP1) vs. more refined (AP2) as well?

How about "Different Drum"?

I often tend to like most songs as done by the person who wrote it as opposed to the cover. For example, while most Peter, Paul & Mary covers of Bob Dylan songs are very good, and very melodic, I think there is something special, powerful and earthy, about Dylan's version. P,P & M's "Don't Think Twice" is very melodic but a bit too sweet. Dylan's version is certainly more coarse but also more powerful. THe song is supposed to be bittersweet, not sweet.

Different Drum is one of my favorite Ronstadt songs. It was her first hit and as a matter of fact recorded by her when she was part of the Stone Poneys, a folk group. A little later they became Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys and before long she left to go on her own. I don't think I've ever heard it done by anyone else. Why do you mention it?

Ronstadt is one of my favorite singers. I've always loved her music and thought she had much more breadth than most. I was always amazed at the range of songs that she recorded. I can't think of many of her songs that I don't like. Also, it didn't hurt that she was beautiful when I was collecting her records.

That said, I still think Buddy Holly's "That'll Be the Day" is the better one.

No, I'm not on the fence about the AP1 vs AP2. I like my AP1.

May 17, 2007 | 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RedY2KS2k,May 17 2007, 12:25 AM

You know, I'm not sure myself. Orbison was one of the great, distinct voices of our time. Nobody should have ever gotten away with covering "Crying" but both McLean (sp?) and K D Lang made it work. Personally, I lean towards K D Lang's version, but the other two are great recordings.

I have been a fan of K D Lang since her first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny. She has an amazing range (three octaves if I remember correctly).