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Tell me where did you sleep, last night
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole, night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go
I'm goin' where the cold, wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole, night through
Her husband, was a hard working man
Just about a mile, from here
His head, was found, in a drivin' wheel
But his body never was found
My girl, my girl, don't lie to me
Tell me where did you sleep last night
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole, night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go
I'm going where the cold, wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole, night through
My girl, my girl, don't lie to me
Tell me where did you sleep, last night
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole, night through
My girl, my girl, where will you go
I'm going where the cold, wind blows
In the pines, the pines
Sun, shine
I shiver, the whole, night through
Well, he has a hard stance; however, I wouldn't call him inhumane at an instant, just because others cannot respect his 'feelings'
snowflakeWe regret to inform you that you've failed your basic humanity test.
Well, he has a hard stance; however, I wouldn't call him inhumane at an instant, just because others cannot respect his 'feelings'
RIP KURT
What don't you get about "Unplugged"? I m sure you never heard the original as it was Unplugged way before recording was a thing....
From Wiki:
Huddie William Ledbetter (January 23, 1888 – December 6, 1949), better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues singer, musician and songwriter notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced.
Lead Belly recorded this song half a century before Nirvana. I like both versions.
LeadbellyVersion
Pretty sure that's Novoselic singing that bit - at least it was in the live version:
It is a shame however that because of political correctness he had to change the lyrics from black girl to my girl. Black girl sounds better and is also true to Leadbelly.
There are many different versions of this Old Time Appalachian Folk Song. Leadbelly sang bout Black Girl. Dolly Parton and her folks and generations of hillbillies sang about My Captain, My Captain. Folk Music is designed for adaptation. Kurt made this his own here, shortly before dying
“In The Pines,” AKA “Where Did You Sleep Last Night,” AKA “Black Girl,” is a traditional Appalachian folk song, nearly a century and a half old, that encompasses elements of searing heartbreak, perceived betrayal, death (by decapitation in many cases), and murder. Not to mention the fact the the song title is named after a location where “the sun don’t ever shine” and “we shiver when the cold wind blows.” Good description of SOME of the "covers" of this song.
. . . nirvana, led to foo fighters. and what kind of world would this be without them?
this is quite a rough song - moves through lead belly, bill monroe, gene clark, nirvana, mark lanegan - different genres, same song. they should not sound the same do you think?
the question of "better" is for endless debate which we love to do here thanks be to bill.
“In The Pines,” AKA “Where Did You Sleep Last Night,” AKA “Black Girl,” is a traditional Appalachian folk song, nearly a century and a half old, that encompasses elements of searing heartbreak, perceived betrayal, death (by decapitation in many cases), and murder. Not to mention the fact the the song title is named after a location where “the sun don’t ever shine” and “we shiver when the cold wind blows.” Good description of SOME of the "covers" of this song.
. . . nirvana, led to foo fighters. and what kind of world would this be without them?
this is quite a rough song - moves through lead belly, bill monroe, gene clark, nirvana, mark lanegan - different genres, same song. they should not sound the same do you think?
the question of "better" is for endless debate which we love to do here thanks be to bill.
That's where all the beauty is.
Please, more Hank Williams....
And maybe the Leadbelly original?
Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys.
Most people probably aren't familiar with the original. I'm not even sure what you mean by "original" since the folk song predated any known recordings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Pines
We regret to inform you that you've failed your basic humanity test.
Please, more Hank Williams....
And maybe the Leadbelly original?
The screaming doesn't help. It's even more embarrassing that he can't conjure up the pain.
Now that's irony.
We regret to inform you that you've failed your basic humanity test.
Agreed! I'm bumping my 4 to a 5!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL_11kEgwV4
Thank you for those deep and empathetic insights, Mr. Trump (or Gene Simmons?).
you can add Keith Richards to that list, I think Keith is lobbying for a Music Critic job at FOX News with some of his comments the last few years.
LowPhreak wrote:
Why is it any skin off your nose if someone takes their own life? It's their existence that they had to live through and you weren't in that person's shoes. It's their decision to make, not yours or society's.
Your attitude is more punk-ass and myopic than anyone who has ever committed suicide.
thanks LowPhreak, I will never forget the holier than thou posers trying to make themselves look important after Cobain left us, it was sickening
Why is it any skin off your nose if someone takes their own life? It's their existence that they had to live through and you weren't in that person's shoes. It's their decision to make, not yours or society's.
Your attitude is more punk-ass and myopic than anyone who has ever committed suicide.
Thank you for those deep and empathetic insights, Mr. Trump (or Gene Simmons?).
Agreed, this is, for me, a lack-lustre version.
The last chorus when he screams.....that does it for me. He was a very talented young man with a great scream.
He died soon after this show. Very tormented.
Completely agree. The emotion he's about to convey in that last chorus is haunting, especially concerning what happened just a few months later.
The last chorus when he screams.....that does it for me. He was a very talented young man with a great scream.
He died soon after this show. Very tormented.
If he was capable of this type of expression with a Leadbelly song I really lament his passing and all of the untold talent he never exploited.
pretty much
I shivered the whole song through.
Nirvana, huh?
How much does a clue cost these days, i'd gladly purchase one for you.
The last chorus when he screams.....that does it for me. He was a very talented young man with a great scream.
He died soon after this show. Very tormented.
For most people the appeal of rock is as performance art. That’s not an important aspect to me, but Cobain almost made me a believer. He was undeniable to all in his authenticity, whatever your background. I remember very well how Nirvana took my college campus by storm. There was a transcendent quality to their appeal. But you can only take the world by storm once, and the moment passes. Kurt surely felt this quite keenly, and I believe it was the source of great anxiety to him. What would be his second act? If you listen closely to Nevermind, there is a snippet of parody when Kurt sings the chorus to Come on people now smile on your brother in a grotesquely sardonic manner. It sounds maniacal, and it's not the least bit funny. I think that would clear up quickly any delusions anyone would have about how Kurt felt about politics. So, he was not destined to be an iconic musician-prophet like Neil Young, Michael Stipe, Bono, and Thom Yorke. Nor would he want to head down the track of mediocrity exemplified by bands like Foo Fighters. One wonders what Nirvana would be without the performance art aspect. I think it would have been pretty lame, eventually. Maybe he had another album in him, but that seems unlikely. Why do I say that? I think we can look to his musical peers for comparison. Radiohead is essentially a two album band (The Bends and OK Computer), with other subsequent output that is also very good. REM peaked early too (Murmur, Reckoning, Life’s Rich Pageant), also with very good work to follow. The difference there was these two groups relied far less on the mystique and charisma that Nirvana did, and they were more collaborative efforts. Kurt was on top, but he was facing quite a daunting task as a second act.
Ramblin' Man....put a pile of 25 cent words and band names in a cup; shook them up and spilled them onto the RP Board.
...not impressed.
For most people the appeal of rock is as performance art. That’s not an important aspect to me, but Cobain almost made me a believer. He was undeniable to all in his authenticity, whatever your background. I remember very well how Nirvana took my college campus by storm. There was a transcendent quality to their appeal. But you can only take the world by storm once, and the moment passes. Kurt surely felt this quite keenly, and I believe it was the source of great anxiety to him. What would be his second act? If you listen closely to Nevermind, there is a snippet of parody when Kurt sings the chorus to Come on people now smile on your brother in a grotesquely sardonic manner. It sounds maniacal, and it's not the least bit funny. I think that would clear up quickly any delusions anyone would have about how Kurt felt about politics. So, he was not destined to be an iconic musician-prophet like Neil Young, Michael Stipe, Bono, and Thom Yorke. Nor would he want to head down the track of mediocrity exemplified by bands like Foo Fighters. One wonders what Nirvana would be without the performance art aspect. I think it would have been pretty lame, eventually. Maybe he had another album in him, but that seems unlikely. Why do I say that? I think we can look to his musical peers for comparison. Radiohead is essentially a two album band (The Bends and OK Computer), with other subsequent output that is also very good. REM peaked early too (Murmur, Reckoning, Life’s Rich Pageant), also with very good work to follow. The difference there was these two groups relied far less on the mystique and charisma that Nirvana did, and they were more collaborative efforts. Kurt was on top, but he was facing quite a daunting task as a second act.
Wow, good write-up...yet, this type of overindulgent analysis was likely a significant contributing factor for Cobain's self inflicted neurosis (I guess he took himself too seriously too). It's only Rock 'n Roll, not exactly art. If you got something to say, spit it out; if it comes out pretty great, or if its ugly that's great too. Sincerity is about the only thing a rock musician really needs.
For most people the appeal of rock is as performance art. That’s not an important aspect to me, but Cobain almost made me a believer. He was undeniable to all in his authenticity, whatever your background. I remember very well how Nirvana took my college campus by storm. There was a transcendent quality to their appeal. But you can only take the world by storm once, and the moment passes. Kurt surely felt this quite keenly, and I believe it was the source of great anxiety to him. What would be his second act? If you listen closely to Nevermind, there is a snippet of parody when Kurt sings the chorus to Come on people now smile on your brother in a grotesquely sardonic manner. It sounds maniacal, and it's not the least bit funny. I think that would clear up quickly any delusions anyone would have about how Kurt felt about politics. So, he was not destined to be an iconic musician-prophet like Neil Young, Michael Stipe, Bono, and Thom Yorke. Nor would he want to head down the track of mediocrity exemplified by bands like Foo Fighters. One wonders what Nirvana would be without the performance art aspect. I think it would have been pretty lame, eventually. Maybe he had another album in him, but that seems unlikely. Why do I say that? I think we can look to his musical peers for comparison. Radiohead is essentially a two album band (The Bends and OK Computer), with other subsequent output that is also very good. REM peaked early too (Murmur, Reckoning, Life’s Rich Pageant), also with very good work to follow. The difference there was these two groups relied far less on the mystique and charisma that Nirvana did, and they were more collaborative efforts. Kurt was on top, but he was facing quite a daunting task as a second act.
That's some pretty heavy duty shit you just layed on me rdo!
I remember when this was on MTV... I lived in a hotel room back then, and everybody in my hotel room enjoyed the whole live show... love it...
So it goes.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
For most people the appeal of rock is as performance art. That’s not an important aspect to me, but Cobain almost made me a believer. He was undeniable to all in his authenticity, whatever your background. I remember very well how Nirvana took my college campus by storm. There was a transcendent quality to their appeal. But you can only take the world by storm once, and the moment passes. Kurt surely felt this quite keenly, and I believe it was the source of great anxiety to him. What would be his second act? If you listen closely to Nevermind, there is a snippet of parody when Kurt sings the chorus to Come on people now smile on your brother in a grotesquely sardonic manner. It sounds maniacal, and it's not the least bit funny. I think that would clear up quickly any delusions anyone would have about how Kurt felt about politics. So, he was not destined to be an iconic musician-prophet like Neil Young, Michael Stipe, Bono, and Thom Yorke. Nor would he want to head down the track of mediocrity exemplified by bands like Foo Fighters. One wonders what Nirvana would be without the performance art aspect. I think it would have been pretty lame, eventually. Maybe he had another album in him, but that seems unlikely. Why do I say that? I think we can look to his musical peers for comparison. Radiohead is essentially a two album band (The Bends and OK Computer), with other subsequent output that is also very good. REM peaked early too (Murmur, Reckoning, Life’s Rich Pageant), also with very good work to follow. The difference there was these two groups relied far less on the mystique and charisma that Nirvana did, and they were more collaborative efforts. Kurt was on top, but he was facing quite a daunting task as a second act.
So it goes.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
The legend grows...
I remember when this was on MTV... I lived in a hotel room back then, and everybody in my hotel room enjoyed the whole live show... love it...
It is a shame however that because of political correctness he had to change the lyrics from black girl to my girl. Black girl sounds better and is also true to Leadbelly.
VACALACTICOAn old Bluegrass standard - my father's favorite song.
Huh. Didn't know it was a cover. Two more (different) versions
- Mark Lanegan
- Madjo
—Emily Dickinson