Listening to Youssou N'Dour on Radio Paradise

justin4kick wrote:

He's from Senegal and doesn't sing in French

It's probably Wolof.

Posted 6 years ago by ce [ Reply ]

gives me goosebumps

Posted 6 years ago by DChas [ Reply ]

benhardt57 wrote:

Then I guess the same applies to whatever language they sing in Senegal.

same in any language.

Posted 7 years ago by jambo [ Reply ]

justin4kick wrote:

He's from Senegal and doesn't sing in French

Then I guess the same applies to whatever language they sing in Senegal.

Posted 8 years ago by benhardt57 [ Reply ]

benhardt57 wrote:

For some reason, I enjoy hearing French songs sung by females, but I'm not crazy about French male singers.

He's from Senegal and doesn't sing in French

Posted 8 years ago by justin4kick [ Reply ]

thewiseking wrote:

awful vocalist. sounds like he's drawing through his nose and then spitting

For some reason, I enjoy hearing French songs sung by females, but I'm not crazy about French male singers.

Posted 8 years ago by benhardt57 [ Reply ]

Nice!

Posted 8 years ago by grahamdillabough [ Reply ]

awful vocalist. sounds like he's drawing through his nose and then spitting

Posted 8 years ago by thewiseking [ Reply ]

Agreed.

markg063 wrote:

Great cover. Seems to have even more impact coming from Youssou N'Dour.

Posted 8 years ago by PeaceInIraq [ Reply ]

calispera wrote:

Most of the time I dislike covers. And for this one, I fell under the spell. Youssou'n Dour gives a very nice rythm dimension to this song, opening it at a World dimension when integrating another music culture on it. And this song being a classic, and a full meaning song, I hail this.

You mean that this is actually a cover? Well, at least it's eclectic if not aesthetically pleasing. My 1 cancels someone else's 9.

Posted 8 years ago by pinto [ Reply ]

Oddly enough when I heard this playing from the other room I thought it was the Bee Gees singing nonsense lyrics.

Posted 8 years ago by timmus [ Reply ]

Ginetta wrote:

Awful!

Bunch of meh

Posted 9 years ago by cuemaster [ Reply ]

NOW STOP.......

Thank you and I would like to present you with this golden 1

Posted 9 years ago by markybx [ Reply ]

Great cover. Seems to have even more impact coming from Youssou N'Dour.

Posted 10 years ago by markg063 [ Reply ]

Most of the time I dislike covers. And for this one, I fell under the spell. Youssou'n Dour gives a very nice rythm dimension to this song, opening it at a World dimension when integrating another music culture on it. And this song being a classic, and a full meaning song, I hail this.

Posted 10 years ago by calispera [ Reply ]

Awful!

Posted 10 years ago by Ginetta [ Reply ]

DigitalJer wrote:

Wow...Can Youssou do no wrong?
Stong 8

Correct, but I will raise you a 9

Posted 10 years ago by Limpopoking [ Reply ]

Very nice!

Posted 11 years ago by aspicer [ Reply ]

beautiful song !

Posted 11 years ago by mareeshok [ Reply ]

good stuff

Posted 11 years ago by Jannne [ Reply ]

(Banned) wrote:

This kinda reminds me of that song by I think it's Fun?

This is true. Good laugh. I do not know who is copying whom... the Fun song is "Carry On"...

Posted 11 years ago by rdo [ Reply ]

A 7 on the PC scale. A 4 on the music scale.

Nothing beats the Byrds cover of this song.

Posted 11 years ago by leafmold [ Reply ]

Wow...Can Youssou do no wrong?
Stong 8

Posted 11 years ago by DigitalJer [ Reply ]

TheKing2 wrote:

was there a bit of peter gabriel in this song?

Only in that they have collaborated many times.

Posted 11 years ago by DigitalJer [ Reply ]

was there a bit of peter gabriel in this song?

Posted 12 years ago by TheKing2 [ Reply ]

This kinda reminds me of that song by I think it's Fun?

Posted 12 years ago by WannabeBanned [ Reply ]

Definitely not the stand-out track in musical inventiveness on this album, but a very nice closing track, and he chose to cover it for a very good reason.

Posted 12 years ago by stevendejong [ Reply ]

Just stunning - indeed the ultimate compliment to Dylan and proof of the song's universality

Posted 12 years ago by anglicana [ Reply ]

This goes out to Sasha..."Babe....I got you babe..."

Posted 12 years ago by rdo [ Reply ]

Sasha2001 wrote:

No, it's Forever Young by Bob Dylan.

Is this the African version of "I got you babe"??
sounds like it.

Uhh, right church, wrong pew. Glad you're not playing Name That Tune on my team. That particular Dylan nor Sonny and Cher it ain't.

We gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing.

I think Youssou can rightly sing a Dylan piece of universal significance (mostly) in his own language.

Posted 12 years ago by kingart [ Reply ]

The lyrics stopped me in my tracks. Wow.

Posted 13 years ago by jmkate [ Reply ]

schayler wrote:

Sounds like Kermit the Frog and the Swedish Chef trying to sing Dylan.

And here's a clip from the pop video of that song...

Posted 13 years ago by drews [ Reply ]

sidetrak wrote:

This music definitely gets a WTF?!? from everyone that walks past my desk at work.

That should usually be a good thing - not always, though. At least it may distract them from the porn site on your monitor.

Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities [ Reply ]

Sounds like Kermit the Frog and the Swedish Chef trying to sing Dylan.

Posted 13 years ago by schayler [ Reply ]

Byronape wrote:

I thought Bill said that the music was from "You Shall Endure." After clicking submit, I'm hitting PSD cuz I'd rather not endure this.

Just not an Afro-pop fan.

Utterly terrible!

Posted 13 years ago by glowworm [ Reply ]

I thought Bill said that the music was from "You Shall Endure." After clicking submit, I'm hitting PSD cuz I'd rather not endure this.

Just not an Afro-pop fan.

Posted 13 years ago by Byronape [ Reply ]

boober wrote:

Is this the African version of "I got you babe"??
sounds like it.

No, it's Forever Young by Bob Dylan.

Posted 14 years ago by Sasha2001 [ Reply ]

digging this! had to give it a 10 hoping to improve the unfair rating...imo ;)

Posted 14 years ago by moonsaura [ Reply ]

drewd wrote:

I heard it too, Glad you said it first.........

Get outta here - it's Chimes of Freedom guys

Posted 14 years ago by jonty [ Reply ]

boober wrote:

Is this the African version of "I got you babe"??
sounds like it.

I heard it too, Glad you said it first.........

Posted 14 years ago by drewd [ Reply ]

quite likeable

Posted 14 years ago by madebytim [ Reply ]

One of the greatest songs ever and this just shows that it crosses all borders.

Posted 14 years ago by jonty [ Reply ]

Oh yes, some good tunes from Africa. Another of my favorites is Wasis Diop, who actually only put out 1 good album, but what an album.

Posted 14 years ago by Kokoloco53 [ Reply ]

sidetrak wrote:

This music definitely gets a WTF?!? from everyone that walks past my desk at work.

HERE TOO! LOL

Posted 14 years ago by Kemoc [ Reply ]

This is really inspiring and uplifting music. A breath of fresh air in a oil soaked, stale world. Thanks.

Posted 15 years ago by fevertree [ Reply ]

Very cool.

Posted 15 years ago by CamLwalk [ Reply ]

I love this version of this song.

Posted 15 years ago by JuliaH [ Reply ]

Youssou N'dour - "Immigrés/Bitim Rew" Live
"This song is off the Immigres album.. I am luck to have seen Youssou when he toured with Peter Gabriel in the late 1980's.. Really opened my eyes to music outside of the contemporary rock I was listening to.. I have the Immigres album (cd).. and Love it.. "

"I got the opportunity to see Youssou a few months back at the BAM in Brooklyn, NY in the US. I was not a fan until I saw his performance. It was truly amazing! "

Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1 [ Reply ]

boober wrote: Classic

Is this the African version of "I got you babe"??
sounds like it.

Posted 15 years ago by Asmith [ Reply ]

One of my favorite artists played here, hell, anywhere!

Posted 16 years ago by sirdroseph [ Reply ]

romeotuma wrote:

I don't know wtf he's saying, but this song sure sounds groovy...

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/bobdylan/chimesoffreedom.html

Posted 16 years ago by RabbitEars [ Reply ]

one of the weaker songs on an excellent album. #11 is to die for.

Posted 16 years ago by RabbitEars [ Reply ]

Cool!

Posted 16 years ago by laozilover [ Reply ]

alphachimp wrote:

So where the hell's the cute children's choir ? More reverb. And what about some actual chimes ?

Yah, it's a bit precious (with apologies to Zimmerman).

Posted 16 years ago by On_The_Beach [ Reply ]

AdyMiles wrote:

ho hum. can't wait 'til it ends

7 seconds from the same author is muuuuuuuch better

Posted 16 years ago by zanref [ Reply ]

ho hum. can't wait 'til it ends

Posted 16 years ago by AdyMiles [ Reply ]

#2 out of everything

Posted 16 years ago by HazzeSwede [ Reply ]

So where the hell's the cute children's choir ? More reverb. And what about some actual chimes ?

Posted 16 years ago by alphachimp [ Reply ]

calypsus_1 wrote:

It seems there are users in RP Station that behave as agitators and destructive; and poor education and lack of respect; frustation repressed? infantis behaviour? Bizarre situations? are a genuine obstacle and nuisance to who frequents the RP Station with interest the positive aspects and seriously; should in future there by the administrator a default filter good habits and customs that avoids this type of abuse.

These situations "gratuitous-pure-exhibitionism" telling should be given warning, and if they are not binding, must be banned.

Youssou N'dour - Chimes of Freedom- ** 7 **

Maybe we'll ban you next for the incredibly hard to read bad grammer. Maybe while we're at it we can ban everyone that doesn't agree with the hippie, grass smoking, bunny hugging, baby murdering, anti-gun, anti-Christian, anti-USA, one-world peace and harmony, anti-capitilist, anti-white, pro gay marriage, anti-male, left-wing liberal media agenda. Maybe we'll just ban them straight to the gas chambers so we can all hold hands, eat vegetables, hug bunnies, kill our unborn, and love our mother Earth in peace and harmony. We better hurry before they decide to do the same thing to us.

And no, the irony of talking about banning people of any sort from anything in a comment for a song called "Chimes of Freedom" is not lost on me.

I can't tell if you're legit or just pulling our leg, but wow dude, if you're legit, you need a new translator.

Posted 16 years ago by flyboy [ Reply ]

This music definitely gets a WTF?!? from everyone that walks past my desk at work.

Posted 16 years ago by sidetrak [ Reply ]

Is this the African version of "I got you babe"??
sounds like it.

Posted 16 years ago by boober [ Reply ]

Oh so this is the guy who sings with Sting sometimes. Cool

dmax wrote:

Saw this on the Amnesty Tour as well. How moving to see Tracy Chapman, Sting, Gabriel, Youssou, Lou Reed, and Bruce Springsteen come to the front and do verses of this. (Yes, I know they didn't all do it on the same tour - I saw at least two tours)

Posted 16 years ago by pugifat [ Reply ]

Grizzly_old_man wrote:

I don't necessarily hate this tune but I can tell you it definitely in not on my top ten list of tunes I would want to hear if I were on a deserted island.

Ain't what I call rock'n roll.

R P ain't just about R & R.

Bill must be on holidays!!! This set is same four plays as on January 27.

Posted 16 years ago by sharkey [ Reply ]

Knowing a little more about Youssou N'dour and his selfless contributions to peace and freedom helps put this Dylan cover in better perspective.

Love and respect the man. Still, my preference is the live Springsteen version.

Posted 16 years ago by megisi [ Reply ]

I don't necessarily hate this tune but I can tell you it definitely in not on my top ten list of tunes I would want to hear if I were on a deserted island.

It may well be the number one top smash hit in Africa {and other countries, though doubt it} but it is not for me.

Ain't what I call rock'n roll.

There are plenty of tunes produced right here in the USA that I feel the same way about, not just this one, or even this genre.

It seems to me even the artist was bored with it as he was recording it. The musicians just sorta plod along, not like it was even enjoyable to them, more like it was just a job they had to do to make a few bucks, no matter what.

You might guess I'm pretty bored with a lot of music and I guess you'd be right. The ones I really like probably would not be on your top ten list for deserted islands either.

Posted 16 years ago by Grizzly_old_man [ Reply ]

You haters. Get a life!

Posted 16 years ago by SwampYankee [ Reply ]

calypsus_1 wrote:

It seems there are users in RP Station that behave as agitators and destructive; and poor education and lack of respect; frustation repressed? infantis behaviour? Bizarre situations? are a genuine obstacle and nuisance to who frequents the RP Station with interest the positive aspects and seriously; should in future there by the administrator a default filter good habits and customs that avoids this type of abuse.

Yes they MUST be banned!!!!

Posted 16 years ago by Null_Hypothesis [ Reply ]

Great segue to
Peter Gabriel - Don't Give Up
;Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Coldplay - Viva la Vida

Bill's on a roll this morning. As always!!!

Posted 17 years ago by sharkey [ Reply ]

It seems there are users in RP Station that behave as agitators and destructive; and poor education and lack of respect; frustation repressed? infantis behaviour? Bizarre situations? are a genuine obstacle and nuisance to who frequents the RP Station with interest the positive aspects and seriously; should in future there by the administrator a default filter good habits and customs that avoids this type of abuse.

These situations "gratuitous-pure-exhibitionism" telling should be given warning, and if they are not binding, must be banned.

Youssou N'dour - Chimes of Freedom- ** 7 **

Posted 17 years ago by calypsus_1 [ Reply ]

Much rather hear the original (didn't the Byrds cover this?)!

Posted 17 years ago by macadavy [ Reply ]

justlistening wrote:

Quite a few years ago I posted that I didn't like this guys voice and I just noticed that I got slammed for being a snobby American who doesn't understand the African way of singing. I still don't like his voice. I don't like everything that Elvis did either. What does that make me? Not liking something from a particular genre is not a condemnation of the entire genre.

It makes you a Bad American.

Seriously tho', these boards do denigrate at times and some folks on the Internet have bad manners. You can't let it get to you.

If 95% of everything (incl. American and African music) is crap, I like to think that we're sifting for the top 5% and that's what should get played here.

Of course there's going to be disagreement over what that 5% is but suggesting that 100% of African music (or anyone's music) makes the cut?

Sorry, we just want the top 5% here.

Posted 17 years ago by The_Enemy [ Reply ]

Yeah, he is just awesome! But 7 seconds is absolutely the best of him for now! I just Love that song!!!

Posted 17 years ago by Elisaf [ Reply ]

Despite not understanding any of the words — apart from the refrain in English — I still love to hear this song. It would be on my top ten Dylan covers without a doubt.

Posted 17 years ago by Jeremy_Cherfas [ Reply ]

This guy is really overrated and also managed to lower the quality of every Peter Gabriel song he ever appeared in.

Posted 17 years ago by Excelsior [ Reply ]

I dunno. Has some appeal for me and rhythmically works beautifully following Pink Floyd and Peter Gabriel.

Posted 17 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

Quite a few years ago I posted that I didn't like this guys voice and I just noticed that I got slammed for being a snobby American who doesn't understand the African way of singing. I still don't like his voice. I don't like everything that Elvis did either. What does that make me? Not liking something from a particular genre is not a condemnation of the entire genre.

Posted 17 years ago by justlistening [ Reply ]

CCinSB wrote:

IS this what he is singing? Far between sundowns finish an midnights broken toll We ducked inside the doorway, thunder crashing As majestic bells of bolts struck shadows in the sounds Seeming to be the chimes of freedom flashing Flashing for the warriors whose strength is not to fight Flashing for the refugees on the unarmed road of flight An for each an evry underdog soldier in the night An we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing. In the citys melted furnace, unexpectedly we watched With faces hidden while the walls were tightening As the echo of the wedding bells before the blowin rain Dissolved into the bells of the lightning Tolling for the rebel, tolling for the rake Tolling for the luckless, the abandoned an forsaked Tolling for the outcast, burnin constantly at stake An we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing. Through the mad mystic hammering of the wild ripping hail The sky cracked its poems in naked wonder That the clinging of the church bells blew far into the breeze Leaving only bells of lightning and its thunder Striking for the gentle, striking for the kind Striking for the guardians and protectors of the mind An the unpawned painter behind beyond his rightful time An we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing. etc etc

Yes, the original is by Bob Dylan and in my opinion far far superior, lyrically one of his best songs ever.

Posted 17 years ago by geordiezimmerman [ Reply ]

for me anyway.....

Posted 18 years ago by Beez [ Reply ]

Not bad, but.... It wasn't until I heard Bruce do a cover that I finally "got" Bruce. His cover is better.

Posted 18 years ago by MLavender [ Reply ]

I have no idea what that song is about, but it is very pleasant to the ear.

Posted 18 years ago by SAM_I_AM [ Reply ]

margharite wrote:

BEST BEST BEST I adore Youssou N'Dour since I heard 7 seconds...

7 seconds....that's a great song!

Posted 18 years ago by sunny_day [ Reply ]

Posted 18 years ago by d00kie [ Reply ]

I don\'t hate it, but it\'s starting to irritate me sort of. So-so.

Posted 18 years ago by coffee-eyes [ Reply ]

Nice Dylan cover... cool take on an old tune.

Posted 19 years ago by fretman [ Reply ]

Thanks so much, RP, for introducing me to this great artist! I've loved everything I've heard.

Posted 19 years ago by radiomao [ Reply ]

Ring the bells of Freedom, good one Youssou!

Posted 19 years ago by Mari [ Reply ]

I'd like to hear more 'world music', or music with non-English lyrics, if it's good. Frankly, I don't enjoy this. But please continue to challenge our ethnocentric views by exposing us to different cultures' music.

Posted 19 years ago by dowdog999 [ Reply ]

xkolibuul wrote:

Sorry, that's not even CLOSE to adequate. Youssou has an impressive body of work all on his own. He has been an innovator and pathbreaker in Senegalese and "world" music and deserves to be heard on RP even more than he is. As for his voice...I like it, but to each their own. He is certainly unconventional, but no less tuneful than Bob Dylan, Kate Bush, or many other unconventional voices heard here.

"Adequate"? The thought expressed was an opinion and as such is not subject to judgments of adequacy. Maybe it doesn't agree with yours. That's a different matter. It doesn't agree with mine, either--I find the voice just fine. It's the whole style of music that makes me want to break things, and to wish he were played much, much less here. N'dour's contributions to his genre may indeed be pathbreaking; good for him. That earns him respect, but doesn't begin to imply that it's somehow "inadequate" to dislike his voice, or his style of music. He won't be played less. I'll continue to contribute anyway. And to post utterly adequate opinions.

Posted 19 years ago by Xeric [ Reply ]

Sorry, that's not even CLOSE to adequate. Youssou has an impressive body of work all on his own. He has been an innovator and pathbreaker in Senegalese and "world" music and deserves to be heard on RP even more than he is. As for his voice...I like it, but to each their own. He is certainly unconventional, but no less tuneful than Bob Dylan, Kate Bush, or many other unconventional voices heard here. mamerjamer wrote:

I rarely "change the channel" when listening to Radio Paradise, but I have just had enough of this guy. Thank you Peter Gabriel for introducing us to him (at least it sounds like the same guy), but a little goes a very long way with his voice, which tends to have the same effect on my ears as fingernails on a blackboard after a while. In my opinion, hearing this guy on Peter Gabriel's music is more than adequate.

Posted 19 years ago by xkolibuul [ Reply ]

IS this what he is singing? Far between sundowns finish an midnights broken toll We ducked inside the doorway, thunder crashing As majestic bells of bolts struck shadows in the sounds Seeming to be the chimes of freedom flashing Flashing for the warriors whose strength is not to fight Flashing for the refugees on the unarmed road of flight An for each an evry underdog soldier in the night An we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing. In the citys melted furnace, unexpectedly we watched With faces hidden while the walls were tightening As the echo of the wedding bells before the blowin rain Dissolved into the bells of the lightning Tolling for the rebel, tolling for the rake Tolling for the luckless, the abandoned an forsaked Tolling for the outcast, burnin constantly at stake An we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing. Through the mad mystic hammering of the wild ripping hail The sky cracked its poems in naked wonder That the clinging of the church bells blew far into the breeze Leaving only bells of lightning and its thunder Striking for the gentle, striking for the kind Striking for the guardians and protectors of the mind An the unpawned painter behind beyond his rightful time An we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing. etc etc

Posted 19 years ago by CCinSB [ Reply ]

mamerjamer wrote:

I rarely "change the channel" when listening to Radio Paradise, but I have just had enough of this guy. Thank you Peter Gabriel for introducing us to him (at least it sounds like the same guy), but a little goes a very long way with his voice, which tends to have the same effect on my ears as fingernails on a blackboard after a while. In my opinion, hearing this guy on Peter Gabriel's music is more than adequate.

I'm with you on this one. Outside of Kurt Cobain's lousy guitar playing, not too much irritates my ears.

Posted 19 years ago by olsaltybastard [ Reply ]

Posted 19 years ago by Verpeiler [ Reply ]

I rarely "change the channel" when listening to Radio Paradise, but I have just had enough of this guy. Thank you Peter Gabriel for introducing us to him (at least it sounds like the same guy), but a little goes a very long way with his voice, which tends to have the same effect on my ears as fingernails on a blackboard after a while. In my opinion, hearing this guy on Peter Gabriel's music is more than adequate.

Posted 19 years ago by mamerjamer [ Reply ]

I really like the drumming on this one. It gets me.

Posted 19 years ago by Dave_Mack [ Reply ]

Daveinbawlmer wrote:

The accordian doesn't suit - sounds too American southern cajun or something.

The accordian is actually a very prominent instument in contemporary african music.

Posted 19 years ago by shay_shay [ Reply ]

I'm getting kind of tired of this one.

Posted 19 years ago by AliGator [ Reply ]

lester wrote:

Ah, the uneducated -- where would we be without them?

Wouldn't it be nice to find out?

Posted 20 years ago by dwhayslett [ Reply ]

I think this sh*t is awesome. Definitely hits me in both the heart and the head. More of this kind of World Music..... an' yeah, I'm just another 6th generation ignorant Texican myself.

Posted 20 years ago by Buzzardcheater [ Reply ]

this sounds like a wolof version of "i got you babe". not diggin' it...BEAR in mind, i'm just an uneducated 'texican'

Posted 20 years ago by Kregg [ Reply ]

Shesdifferent wrote:

No, I actually hear "Lion King"

For sure...

Posted 20 years ago by Bizzarefall [ Reply ]

annanyc wrote:

Just to help you out, it isn't Swahili, it's Wolof, one of the languages of Senegal where he is from. In other news, I saw him in concert at Carnegie Hall this past Wednesday, and I tell you people, it was BREATHTAKING...he is an amazing person, a talented musician, and wise as well. I was overwhelmed. I was thinking of posting more infor about it in the forums section.

I completely can't stand the music. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't be fascinated to hear more about the show and the culture. Post on!

Posted 20 years ago by Xeric [ Reply ]

The accordian doesn't suit - sounds too American southern cajun or something.

Posted 20 years ago by Daveinbawlmer [ Reply ]

Essbee wrote:

Music for the politically correct.

As a fellow Texan, I have to say...huh? I just want to remind all the non-Texans out there not to despise the entire state. We aren't all ignorant!

Posted 20 years ago by dionysius [ Reply ]

Essbee wrote:

Music for the politically correct.

Geez... This is just a guy who makes music who isn't from the United States. I don't understand your comment.

Posted 20 years ago by annanyc [ Reply ]

Essbee wrote:

Music for the politically correct.

Ah, the arrogant Texicans.... Where would we be without them?

Posted 20 years ago by ChardRemains [ Reply ]

tony620d wrote:

press 4 for swaheelie!

Just to help you out, it isn't Swahili, it's Wolof, one of the languages of Senegal where he is from. In other news, I saw him in concert at Carnegie Hall this past Wednesday, and I tell you people, it was BREATHTAKING...he is an amazing person, a talented musician, and wise as well. I was overwhelmed. I was thinking of posting more infor about it in the forums section.

Posted 20 years ago by annanyc [ Reply ]

Music for the politically correct.

Posted 20 years ago by Essbee [ Reply ]

tony620d wrote:

press 4 for swaheelie!

Ah, the uneducated -- where would we be without them?

Posted 20 years ago by lester [ Reply ]

I like his music: 9

Posted 20 years ago by rolf [ Reply ]

Sequoyah wrote:

Love this song!! I saw him do this song at the end of a concert during the Wommat tour and it gave me chills. He came on stage, with his band all in white robes and the sat in a circle with senegalese drums and played this song, it was awesome.

Definitely the highlight of WOMAD many moons ago. Saw it up in Saratoga in '92 or '93...incredible show. Of course, PG didn't hurt... ;-) Excellent tune.

Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish [ Reply ]

press 4 for swaheelie!

Posted 20 years ago by tony620d [ Reply ]

madtowner11 wrote:

There are several parts of this song that make me think of "I Got You Babe" by Sonny and Cher. Superfreakymegamondo bonus points for you if you hear it, too.

Yup. It's certainly in there... "I got you babe... I got you babe..."

Still, it's rather soothing no?

Posted 20 years ago by maLeFunKtion [ Reply ]

LPCity wrote:

No, they'll just say you're from Nebraska.

Posted 20 years ago by shedog [ Reply ]

The Accordions of Freedom, what?

Posted 20 years ago by Ixion [ Reply ]

I am all for Chimes of Freedom in any language or time signature. In this case, the message is more valuable than any musical consideration.

Posted 20 years ago by ChardRemains [ Reply ]

KohlDaddy wrote:

Yup. I hear that, now that you mention it. Quite funny really. One of the many reasons this tune is so lame and annoying. Killed my buzz. Of course, I shouldn't say that about world music. Somebody will call me ignorant and uncultered. So be it. Bad track. Ehhh. #-o

No, they'll just say you're from Nebraska.

Posted 20 years ago by LPCity [ Reply ]

Johray63 wrote:

Fascinating how such a typical Dylan song holds up, just the same, in such a different style of music and language. I once heard a very much respected Argentinian artist do a beautiful version of Dylan's Jokerman in a sort of modern latin style. It proofs, once more, how strong lots of his songs are.

I'm biased for Mr. "D", and that may explain why I've tended to like most of the many covers of his tunes. This one is no exception.

Posted 20 years ago by tonypf [ Reply ]

madtowner11 wrote:

There are several parts of this song that make me think of "I Got You Babe" by Sonny and Cher. Superfreakymegamondo bonus points for you if you hear it, too.

Yup. I hear that, now that you mention it. Quite funny really. One of the many reasons this tune is so lame and annoying. Killed my buzz. Of course, I shouldn't say that about world music. Somebody will call me ignorant and uncultered. So be it. Bad track. Ehhh. #-o

Posted 20 years ago by KohlDaddy [ Reply ]

No, I actually hear "Lion King"

Posted 20 years ago by Shesdifferent [ Reply ]

radiojunkie wrote:

I do! I hear it! I really do! Do you think if Cher sang this in her native Armenian, it would sound even more like "I Got You Babe"?

Woah; me too. *twitches*

Posted 20 years ago by HawkeVIPER [ Reply ]