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Greg Laswell — Your Ghost
Album: Covers
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7.1

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Total ratings: 695









Released: 2005
Length: 3:35
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If I walk down this hallway tonight it's too quiet
So I pad through the dark and call you on the phone
Push your old numbers and let your house ring
'Til I wake your ghost

Let him walk down your hallway
It's not this quiet
Slide down your receiver, sprint across the wire
Follow my number and slide into my hand

It's the blaze across your nightgown
It's the phone's ring

(4xs)

I think last night, you were driving circles around me

I can't drink this coffee 'till I put you in my closet
Let him shoot me down and let him call me off
Take it from his whisper, you're not that tough

It's the blaze across your nightgown
It's the phone's ring

(4xs)
I think last night, you were driving circles around me
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I think that anyone who doesn’t like this version as well as hershs’ version and who ask him to play the original more well they ought to be recurring donators.....I am. .
Posted 3 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
I disagree..I really like this rendition .  it is gloomy and stoney-if that's a word. . play it, man !  MilesW wrote:
I agree with most everyone here - the original version is so much better that there was no real reason to release this one - it's not different enough, and certainly not as haunting.  Bill, if you're going to play this song, please play more of the original...
 
Posted 5 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 MilesW wrote:
I agree with most everyone here - the original version is so much better that there was no real reason to release this one - it's not different enough, and certainly not as haunting.  Bill, if you're going to play this song, please play more of the original...

 
Who did the original version, and when? Sorry to be an ignoramus :(
Posted 8 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
You play this song to my death.
Is the record skipping?
Posted 10 years ago by akdavey    [ Reply ]
It's a wonder to me that after 642 ratings, this is a 7.1.  I mute it right away.  I guess I'm in the minority here.  A strong 2 at best.
Posted 10 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Hate this song... UGGGG {#Hand}
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
 MilesW wrote:
I agree with most everyone here - the original version is so much better that there was no real reason to release this one - it's not different enough, and certainly not as haunting.  Bill, if you're going to play this song, please play more of the original...

 
I guess it's kind of like Hollyweird doing re-makes of great movies. If it was considered great in the first place, what makes you think you can make it better. I've heard very few remakes that were better than the original. The SRV cover of Little Wing IMO is a notable exception and I love Jimi's masterpiece.
Posted 10 years ago by schitfitz    [ Reply ]
Sorry guys, I'm gonna have to switch off before I become comatose
Posted 11 years ago by The_Walrus    [ Reply ]
I agree with most everyone here - the original version is so much better that there was no real reason to release this one - it's not different enough, and certainly not as haunting.  Bill, if you're going to play this song, please play more of the original...
Posted 11 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
this song and it's answer song suck big time. murder/sooniside rockopera sucks.maby if we get lucky they will self destruct and begone
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Not even close to as good as the original, so no real point.
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
i love the original. the sound is great on this version, but the lyrics don't quite work coming from a male point of view.
Posted 11 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
What VAST, oh, I guess it wasn't.  Sure did sound like Jon Crosby at first. 
Posted 11 years ago by goodgroove    [ Reply ]
I slightly prefer the original as well, but this version also has a certain something. The fact that it's sung by a man gives it a very different atmosphere. 7.
Posted 11 years ago by joempie    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my trailer park agrees, my cover of this is better than Greg's but nowhere even close to the Hersch/Stipes version.

But we still enjoy this one too, GREAT SONG! 
Posted 11 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Yeah, Hersh's version is better. I've always LOVED that version so I went and found it and listened to it and compared the two songs and we're right, Hersh is better.
You can listen to it here: 
https://www.kristinhersh.com/Releases/hips-and-makers/ 
Posted 11 years ago by tputkey    [ Reply ]
I got it the first 20 times....
Posted 11 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
It's hard not to be a little critical of perfectly good covers of masterpiece songs.  Laswell does well here and in truth, the rest of this album full of cover songs is worth finding.  Why Bill doesn't break out the other songs is beyond me.
Posted 11 years ago by pcicatar    [ Reply ]
Pointless and disappointing cover of one of the greatest songs ever.  Greg would have been well advised not to stand next to Michael and Kristen.
Posted 11 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Ok, time for something a little more upbeat.  Starting to kill the vibe at work.  Or not; whatever you figure.
Posted 11 years ago by StoneyG    [ Reply ]
I think, right now, this song is driving circles around me...making me a bit crazy...
Posted 11 years ago by fandango57    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear Ms Hersh covered!
Posted 11 years ago by Rebis    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:

For those needing a translation service, here you go:-

Bollocks" /ˈbɒləks/ is a word of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "testicles". The word is often used figuratively in British English and Hiberno-English, as a noun to mean "nonsense", an expletive following a minor accident or misfortune, or an adjective to mean "poor quality" or "useless". Similarly, the common phrases "Bollocks to this!" or "That's a load of old bollocks" generally indicate contempt for a certain task, subject or opinion. Conversely, the word also figures in idiomatic phrases such as "the dog's bollocks", "top bollock(s)", or more simply "the bollocks" (as opposed to just "bollocks"), which will refer to something which is admired, approved of or well-respected.
 
Thank you, Data. Please return to your station.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
This song is one of the only ways I can tolerate Greg Laswell. I like this actually.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
i'm sad now
Posted 11 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
The Kristin Hersh version still gives me chills....
Posted 11 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Not really fond of it so can't give it more than a 5.
Posted 11 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]

Great song,nice version,but the original from Kirstin Hersh is ten times better!


Posted 12 years ago by Rofi    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
The late, great DJ John Peel once said that all good music should scare you, and this one gives me goosepimples and butterflies in Spades. No disrespect to REM, but this cover is the absolute dog's bollocks. 9 from the spooked and disturbed Nottingham jury.
 
For those needing a translation service, here you go:-

Bollocks" /ˈbɒləks/ is a word of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "testicles". The word is often used figuratively in British English and Hiberno-English, as a noun to mean "nonsense", an expletive following a minor accident or misfortune, or an adjective to mean "poor quality" or "useless". Similarly, the common phrases "Bollocks to this!" or "That's a load of old bollocks" generally indicate contempt for a certain task, subject or opinion. Conversely, the word also figures in idiomatic phrases such as "the dog's bollocks", "top bollock(s)", or more simply "the bollocks" (as opposed to just "bollocks"), which will refer to something which is admired, approved of or well-respected.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Hell yeah!!!!
Posted 12 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
3>2.  Makes me want to hear the original version by Kristin Hersh since she wasn't taking qualudes in the studio.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
This is my favorite version of this great song.
Posted 12 years ago by drsteevo    [ Reply ]
I didn't want to like this.  I really didn't.  But I lost.  I do like it.  Dammit.
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 gladly..I'll bring a guitar and a mic  LongGoneDaddy wrote:
somebody please take this guy to Starbucks...
 

Posted 12 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
somebody please take this guy to Starbucks...
Posted 12 years ago by LongGoneDaddy    [ Reply ]
It would be nice to hear Fleetwood Mac's "Ghost" after this one.
Posted 12 years ago by railroadwail    [ Reply ]
 meinthecorner wrote:
Took a few listens to sink in.
Sounds like a home run to me now!
 
Super agreed!  I love this cover.  It speaks to the original and keeps it true to Laswell.  I've listened to the rest of the album as well and it's all brilliant!  Thanks for the new tunes, Bill!
Posted 12 years ago by pcicatar    [ Reply ]

totally fits the moment!!!! thanks


Posted 12 years ago by patrick30    [ Reply ]
 idavido wrote:
In my opinion Laswell's cover, though quite beautiful, does not compare to the Kirsten Hersh / Michael Stipe version...
 


Thank for noting the original . It was driving mecrazy who stipe cut that track with
Posted 12 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
I'll agree that the production is better, but this version is bland and mechanical compared to the original.  It just doesn't sound like his heart is in it.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
50 FT WAVE!  just play it; this guy sounds like he needs a nap...
Posted 12 years ago by LongGoneDaddy    [ Reply ]
In my opinion Laswell's cover, though quite beautiful, does not compare to the Kirsten Hersh / Michael Stipe version...
Posted 12 years ago by idavido    [ Reply ]
Took a few listens to sink in.
Sounds like a home run to me now!
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
this is an awesome cover of the original, it has better production values, but.....somehow, since i have heard the original so many times, i still prefer that version.  some songs just sound better when sung in a discordant manner.
Posted 12 years ago by BLADERUNNER    [ Reply ]
All I can think of now when I hear this, is what a damn lucky guy Greg Laswell is.
Congrats, Mr. Ingrid Michaelson...
Posted 12 years ago by Dalebarely    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
The late, great DJ John Peel once said that all good music should scare you, and this one gives me goosepimples and butterflies in Spades. No disrespect to REM, but this cover is the absolute dog's bollocks. 9 from the spooked and disturbed Nottingham jury.
 
D'accord! Ghosts round here too. A.
Posted 12 years ago by auram    [ Reply ]
The late, great DJ John Peel once said that all good music should scare you, and this one gives me goosepimples and butterflies in Spades. No disrespect to REM, but this cover is the absolute dog's bollocks. 9 from the spooked and disturbed Nottingham jury.
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I think last night you were driving circles around me.

...damn, I'm dizzy 
Posted 12 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
I love this song and the ghostly vibe it gives me
You were in my dream  {#Meditate}

Posted 12 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I love both versions of this song but I must admit I like the Hersh/Stipe best.
Posted 13 years ago by Phototrekker    [ Reply ]
 sunward wrote:
"I think last night you were driving circles around me. I think last night..."



Repetitive. Ponderous. BORING!


 



I can't get no satisfaction

I can't get no satisfaction

'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
Posted 13 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...this cover doesn't seem to bring anything new in its interpretation...
 

...i rescind that comment:  volume makes a profound difference in this version, listen to it loud and it works very well...
Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
 vicariance wrote:

the disharmonious clash of stipe and hersh is the reason why the original is good.  it sounds like agony, which is the friggin' point, yo. 
 
I agree. I miss that in this version.{#Rolleyes}
Posted 13 years ago by gekkosan    [ Reply ]
just bumped it up to 8...nicely done
Posted 13 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I like that It doesn't have Michael Stipes squealing in it like the original though I still like it regardless..


Posted 13 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Still pontificating... with beer... should know... soon...?
Posted 13 years ago by SpamNRice    [ Reply ]
"I think last night you were driving circles around me. I think last night..."

Repetitive. Ponderous. BORING!

Posted 13 years ago by sunward    [ Reply ]
Awesome
Posted 13 years ago by Jimforrestal    [ Reply ]
GOOD, nice twist on the original...this gives it a mood all its own.


Posted 13 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 vicariance wrote:

the disharmonious clash of stipe and hersh is the reason why the original is good.  it sounds like agony, which is the friggin' point, yo. 
 
At first glance, I read that as 'clash of Pipe and Hash'. Arf!

 
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 SlinkyJ wrote:
Kristen Hersh did a much better job with this one.
 
They're both pretty good, IMO, and both raise the hairs on my arms. Having heard the Kristin Hersh version on RP I think I'd prefer that, marginally, but this guy makes a good fist of it and brings a lot of feeling to the song. 8 from the Nottingham jury.

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Meh.
Posted 13 years ago by mikexican    [ Reply ]
 sdn wrote:

It does, however, remove something:  The awful disharmonious clash of Stipe and Hersh.
 
the disharmonious clash of stipe and hersh is the reason why the original is good.  it sounds like agony, which is the friggin' point, yo. 
Posted 13 years ago by vicariance    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:
This is nice but not as compelling as the Hersh/Stipe version.
 

+1

Please play the original.


Posted 13 years ago by le_colonel    [ Reply ]
This is nice but not as compelling as the Hersh/Stipe version.


Posted 13 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 sdn wrote:

It does, however, remove something:  The awful disharmonious clash of Stipe and Hersh.

 

Um, wha...? {#Ask}

Posted 13 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Undecided... growing... fading... not sure...{#Think} 
Posted 13 years ago by SpamNRice    [ Reply ]
Heard this cover first so had to listen to the original... prefer this one for sure.  His voice is fantastic and the music is more full and rich.
Posted 13 years ago by gjwyatt    [ Reply ]

What some have called disharmony I actually find to be one of the best aspects of the original song.  I prefer the original.


Posted 13 years ago by rschmo    [ Reply ]
 sdn wrote:

It does, however, remove something:  The awful disharmonious clash of Stipe and Hersh.

 
Yikes—harsh! {#Surprised}  I liked the original...

Posted 13 years ago by TravelRat    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...this cover doesn't seem to bring anything new in its interpretation...
 
It does, however, remove something:  The awful disharmonious clash of Stipe and Hersh.

Posted 13 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
give me the original please
Posted 13 years ago by Maupie    [ Reply ]
You were in my dream........{#Meditate}
Posted 13 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
bring on the 50 FT Wave version!
Posted 13 years ago by LongGoneDaddy    [ Reply ]
Love this song, nice cover of it!
Posted 13 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
This guy seems to be almost unknown!  Amazon lists this EP as temporarily out of stock, and does not show a listing of tracks.  I had to dig to find this review: LINK  It's interesting that he chose to record covers of five female artists! {#Think}


Posted 13 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Nice. I prefer this to the original. 
Posted 13 years ago by Manbird    [ Reply ]
{#Curtain}  His fireplace voice does this song {#melts into a puddle emoticon} sweet justice.  Loving the male voiced version!! {#Cheers}
Posted 13 years ago by SusanHiddenPoet    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...so someone refresh my memory:  i'm hearing the original version in my head, but i can't remember the artist's name...
 
Kristin Hersh


Posted 13 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
Not the same.  Not bad, but not Kristin.  I listened to original just a few minutes ago!
Posted 13 years ago by happy4penguins    [ Reply ]
 SlinkyJ wrote:
Kristen Hersh did a much better job with this one.
 
agreed, but it's tough to compete with her.
Posted 13 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
The guitar is nice, though Kristin's voice makes the song for me. Oh, and Stipe's too. 
Posted 13 years ago by treehugger    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...so someone refresh my memory:  i'm hearing the original version in my head, but i can't remember the artist's name...
 
Kristin Hersh
Posted 13 years ago by titanium667    [ Reply ]
So long ago I heard this song, I've even forgotten who sang it first (a female singer, right?). Good song nonetheless!
Posted 13 years ago by bob_hund    [ Reply ]
Kristen Hersh did a much better job with this one.
Posted 13 years ago by SlinkyJ    [ Reply ]
This is just a great song.
Posted 13 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
...so someone refresh my memory:  i'm hearing the original version in my head, but i can't remember the artist's name...

...this cover doesn't seem to bring anything new in its interpretation...
Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Was this necessary?
Posted 13 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]