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Hooverphonic — 2 Wicky
Album: A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular
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Released: 1996
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Prophet 60091
This is the flight number of our galactic sun
Prophet 60091
Before we start you should know that you're not the only one
Who can hurt me

SH10151
This is the serial number of our orbital gun
SH10151
You better be sure before you leave me for another one
You can hurt me
I can hurt you
You can hurt me

You can hurt me
I can hurt you
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one

I can hurt you
You can hurt me
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one
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 MKoMOne wrote:
Sorry, but as open minded as I am with music releases of today, I must object.  The original version from Isaac Hayes's fabulous Hot Buttered Soul album is scared.  Does anybody write / compose anything original anymore....good grief, it appears the majority of so called artist out there strive to take short cuts...and the artists that actually sweat it out do not get the recognition they so rightfully deserve.  Sure, the good thing here is that listeners who haven't experienced the original tune may seek it out as this should give them a greater sense of appreciation & understanding of Isaac Hayes' original work as an artist.  Happy Listening. 

'....it appears the majority of so called artist out there strive to take short cuts....'

I assume this is a cut/paste from a letter to Viz?
Posted 1 year ago by ramsay    [ Reply ]
Dwight Schrute on guitar?
Posted 1 year ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
Never thought I would end up writing that some of my favourite listening at the moment is coming out of Belgium (Hooverphonic, Balthazar)
 
Posted 1 year ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
I don't like it as much as that absolutely amazing version of Mad About You that was live at  Koningin Elisabethzaal in 2012 that I play on youtube all the time but it's enough to make me want to do a deeper dive with these guys.
Posted 1 year ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Hey, what’s happening, and welcome to “The Ladies Man”. The love line with all the right responses to your romantic queries. First I'll just have a sip of my Courvoisier and...yeahh.. this is definitely working down below. Yeah! I can feel that!  Never mind, it's probably just these crazy wang pills.  Anyway let me take our first call now...
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 MKoMOne wrote:
Sorry, but as open minded as I am with music releases of today, I must object.  The original version from Isaac Hayes's fabulous Hot Buttered Soul album is scared.  Does anybody write / compose anything original anymore....good grief, it appears the majority of so called artist out there strive to take short cuts...and the artists that actually sweat it out do not get the recognition they so rightfully deserve.  Sure, the good thing here is that listeners who haven't experienced the original tune may seek it out as this should give them a greater sense of appreciation & understanding of Isaac Hayes' original work as an artist.  Happy Listening. 

So... who's gonna tell this guy that Isaac Hayes didn't write the original either?
Posted 1 year ago by libertinesupreme    [ Reply ]
 MKoMOne wrote:
Sorry, but as open minded as I am with music releases of today, I must object.  The original version from Isaac Hayes's fabulous Hot Buttered Soul album is scared.  Does anybody write / compose anything original anymore....good grief, it appears the majority of so called artist out there strive to take short cuts...and the artists that actually sweat it out do not get the recognition they so rightfully deserve.  Sure, the good thing here is that listeners who haven't experienced the original tune may seek it out as this should give them a greater sense of appreciation & understanding of Isaac Hayes' original work as an artist.  Happy Listening. 


Thanks, I just did.
Posted 2 years ago by frankafey    [ Reply ]
Sorry, but as open minded as I am with music releases of today, I must object.  The original version from Isaac Hayes's fabulous Hot Buttered Soul album is scared.  Does anybody write / compose anything original anymore....good grief, it appears the majority of so called artist out there strive to take short cuts...and the artists that actually sweat it out do not get the recognition they so rightfully deserve.  Sure, the good thing here is that listeners who haven't experienced the original tune may seek it out as this should give them a greater sense of appreciation & understanding of Isaac Hayes' original work as an artist.  Happy Listening. 
Posted 2 years ago by MKoMOne    [ Reply ]
60091 is my hometown zip code. That was weird hearing it being sung through the music.
Posted 2 years ago by spodiodi67    [ Reply ]

Cynaera wrote:
I watched one episode, and it was nothing like the original. I just can't do it. I've got CDs of ALL the music used on all five seasons of the show, and there's just no way WB can recreate magic - especially when they dropped the ball so royally by not marketing La Femme Nikita. The music alone was worth watching the show for - the scripts, the casting, the production - those were icing on the cake. I miss that show...


 TerryS wrote:

Cy,

I miss your comments too.


 Look after the king of R n R please 

Posted 3 years ago by 69Grace_M    [ Reply ]
I like the horizontal light bar of the runway approach lights and the blurry aircraft on approach in the cover photo. As a retired aviator it evokes a time... despite the perspective being from the airport surface
Posted 3 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
We love this wicked wiky thing... so many good memories :)
Posted 6 years ago by boltonblue242    [ Reply ]
love the issac hayes sampling on this tune
Posted 8 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Great set this afternoon Bill. Thanks.
Posted 8 years ago by rmagg    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

The original version of "Walk On By" was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1964; it's surprising how few people here seem to know that.  However, the loop sampled in this tune is from Isaac Hayes' 1969 version. 

 
{#Yes}

Something like this version 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5tqAbrZeX0

although I don't know if the sisters punch out "Wah! Wah!" as hard on the Youtube video.

Now Stingray, don't throw a hissy fit but...Isaac was a Scientologist. Deep breaths, fella.  
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
It always sounds like she is she "Foie Gras"...I suddenly crave Pate and crackers...like every time I hear this...just saying.
Posted 8 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
 renlat wrote:
I usually love Hooverphonic but this one is an insult to the original.{#Naughty}
Why not play Isaac Hayes original instead ?

 
The original version of "Walk On By" was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1964; it's surprising how few people here seem to know that.  However, the loop sampled in this tune is from Isaac Hayes' 1969 version.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Late to the party but thought it was IH, as well.  Yes, disappointment!

Suzl wrote:
Next time put on Isaac Hayes "Walk On By"!  Certainly fooled me at the beginning....  Sorry to say I was disappointed  :(

 


Posted 9 years ago by bairdc    [ Reply ]
The breakup set:

Josh Ritter - Joy to you baby
Led Zeppelin - That's the Way
Madrugada - Majesty
Hooverphonic - 2 Wicky

As I'm in the middle of one, or a reconciliation?,  apropos. 
Posted 9 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
my kinda chillout powerpop in hyperdrive on a starry night.. {#Music}
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

I watched one episode, and it was nothing like the original. I just can't do it. I've got CDs of ALL the music used on all five seasons of the show, and there's just no way WB can recreate magic - especially when they dropped the ball so royally by not marketing La Femme Nikita. The music alone was worth watching the show for - the scripts, the casting, the production - those were icing on the cake. I miss that show...


 
Cy,

I miss your comments too.


Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
{#Chillpill}{#Chillpill} CHILLastic FANtastic.........!! {#Chillpill}{#Chillpill}
Posted 11 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
This is, SH1T3
Posted 11 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
 Suzl wrote:
Next time put on Isaac Hayes "Walk On By"!  Certainly fooled me at the beginning....  Sorry to say I was disappointed  :(
 

I heard it too..... and the funny thing was .... that I was just thinking of that song a couple of days ago.... and wanting to hear it.   But after hearing THIS.... I am not disappointed..... THIS is AMAZING —— like most Hooverphonic that I have heard on here.  
Posted 12 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
Whoa, you play Hooverphonic?  Sweet.
Posted 12 years ago by MrRedwood    [ Reply ]
Great album - simply buy it if you like whatever you hear from it here.
Posted 12 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 Suzl wrote:
Next time put on Isaac Hayes "Walk On By"!  Certainly fooled me at the beginning....  Sorry to say I was disappointed  :(
 
Wow. I had the same reaction!

Posted 12 years ago by chiguy    [ Reply ]
I'm always disappointed when it turns out to be the hooverphonics.  But then again I lost my virginity to Hot Buttered Soul.  Wicked good.
Posted 13 years ago by tbaloney619    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

I feel just the same when Bill plays the Hayes original, but I'm a filthy heathen like that.
 

Actually...was pretty relieved that this turned out to be Hooverphonic and not Isaac covering "Walk on By." I've just heard it too many times on RP...
Posted 13 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Imkirok wrote:

A new LFN series is coming out this week.  Haven't heard what they're going to use for a soundtrack, but the old show will be hard to top.
 
I watched one episode, and it was nothing like the original. I just can't do it. I've got CDs of ALL the music used on all five seasons of the show, and there's just no way WB can recreate magic - especially when they dropped the ball so royally by not marketing La Femme Nikita. The music alone was worth watching the show for - the scripts, the casting, the production - those were icing on the cake. I miss that show...

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Suzl wrote:
Next time put on Isaac Hayes "Walk On By"!  Certainly fooled me at the beginning....  Sorry to say I was disappointed  :(
 
I feel just the same when Bill plays the Hayes original, but I'm a filthy heathen like that.

Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
What makes me crazy about Hooverphonic is that I first heard them on "La Femme Nikita," and now I hear them everywhere, but I can still see the scenes where their songs were used as mood music in the background. And then, I have to drag out my DVDs of the show and watch them again. Flashbacks are an obnoxious thing sometimes.
 
A new LFN series is coming out this week.  Haven't heard what they're going to use for a soundtrack, but the old show will be hard to top.


Posted 14 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Next time put on Isaac Hayes "Walk On By"!  Certainly fooled me at the beginning....  Sorry to say I was disappointed  :(
Posted 14 years ago by Suzl    [ Reply ]
Ambientally groooveehh! {#Devil_pimp}{#Chillpill}
Posted 14 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
What makes me crazy about Hooverphonic is that I first heard them on "La Femme Nikita," and now I hear them everywhere, but I can still see the scenes where their songs were used as mood music in the background. And then, I have to drag out my DVDs of the show and watch them again. Flashbacks are an obnoxious thing sometimes.
 
Oooh, I loved that show.  Maybe this is part of the reason why.

Posted 14 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
What makes me crazy about Hooverphonic is that I first heard them on "La Femme Nikita," and now I hear them everywhere, but I can still see the scenes where their songs were used as mood music in the background. And then, I have to drag out my DVDs of the show and watch them again. Flashbacks are an obnoxious thing sometimes.
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Very groovy, in a Portishead sort of way.  Very pleasant.
Posted 14 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
Yes, echo the votes for Isaac Hayes.  Some Hot Buttered Soul would be cool....
Posted 14 years ago by jeffaze    [ Reply ]
 Pyro wrote:

It would be nice to follow this with the original.  (Not sure I've ever heard it done by Isaac.  Did Dionne Warwick ever do this song?)   I love this!
 
     {#Yes},,,,,,if memory serves me right !?

Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Don't like this at all. Play Issac instead.....
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Darn thought this Isaac Hayes doing Walk on By!!  I am disappointed:-(
Posted 15 years ago by Suzl    [ Reply ]
Portishead? identic.
Posted 15 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 Pyro wrote:

It would be nice to follow this with the original.  (Not sure I've ever heard it done by Isaac.  Did Dionne Warwick ever do this song?)   I love this!
 

Never heard the original either, but this I like!
Posted 15 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
Love it, but so annoying u can't download MP3 off of amazon. {#Confused}
Posted 15 years ago by EthanAK1    [ Reply ]
 webslinger48 wrote:
This is a great song from a great album. For whatever reason, Hooverphonic's subsequent albums have never come close to this. I think the problem is they have tried to be purer musicians with less emphasis on studio production, and that is a problem since the production made them interesting. As musicians and songwriters they are very ho-hum. But I highly recommend "Stereophonic Sound Spectacular". A great trip-hop/chillout album.
 
I totally agree!  Blue Wonder Power Milk was great, but this album before it was better.  Love this song especially - thanks for playing it Bill

Posted 15 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Most EXCELLENT song...how did she get the serial # off of my gun ?
Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 renlat wrote:
I usually love Hooverphonic but this one is an insult to the original.{#Naughty}
Why not play Isaac Hayes original instead ?
 
                                                                  {#Yes}


Posted 15 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
falling asleep here...
Posted 15 years ago by zuu111    [ Reply ]
I usually love Hooverphonic but this one is an insult to the original.{#Naughty}
Why not play Isaac Hayes original instead ?
Posted 15 years ago by renlat    [ Reply ]
 Inamorato wrote:
I like Hooverphonic very much but I'd really like to hear the entire original from which this is sampled, "Walk on By," a Burt Bacharach tune performed by Isaac Hayes.
 
It would be nice to follow this with the original.  (Not sure I've ever heard it done by Isaac.  Did Dionne Warwick ever do this song?)   I love this!


Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Brilliant.
Posted 16 years ago by rtwingo    [ Reply ]
Interesting song. Hooverphonic has my vote.
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I like Hooverphonic very much but I'd really like to hear the entire original from which this is sampled, "Walk on By," a Burt Bacharach tune performed by Isaac Hayes.
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
Awesome!!!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Love the "wah-wah." Portishead and Hooverphonic separated at birth?
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
Wow, I haven't heard this in a long time.
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
This is OK, but man, someone please upload some stuff from Hot Buttered Soul!! I only have it on LP, back home in Canada...I miss it, scratches and all...
Posted 17 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
Of course this has got me thinking of Isaac. There's nothing quite as arresting as his version of By The Time I Get To Phoenix, with the loooongeest spoken word intro, to provide backstory of why the dude in the song is driving to Arizona. "I'm talking about the power of LOOVE!" And a single organ chord. Dig it.
Posted 17 years ago by graemea    [ Reply ]
shutter wrote:
ce wrote:
This reminds me a LOT of "Walk on by" on Isaac Hayes' "Hot Buttered Soul" album. I keep expecting some background singers to go "Wa wa!"
That's exactly what it is. They sampled the Hayes tune. The original Hot Buttered Soul album is a classic. Hyperbolicsesquidaleymistic is awsome! Play it Bill!
Ah, cool. Well, since my upload of "Theme from Shaft" (click here) went straight past the LRC onto the main playlist, now with an 8.3 rating, I might upload "Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic" later. (you missed the syllable "sylla" ) Most of IH's other work is probably too extreme/weird, even for RP.
Posted 17 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
This is a great song from a great album. For whatever reason, Hooverphonic's subsequent albums have never come close to this. I think the problem is they have tried to be purer musicians with less emphasis on studio production, and that is a problem since the production made them interesting. As musicians and songwriters they are very ho-hum. But I highly recommend "Stereophonic Sound Spectacular". A great trip-hop/chillout album.
Posted 18 years ago by webslinger48    [ Reply ]
DBCinCA wrote:
better than average for its genre - but that's not much competition.
I agree. I was looking for the words you posted :)
Posted 20 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
A most excellent band, I can highly recommend their work.
Posted 20 years ago by mrkuryakin    [ Reply ]
It was a big hit here in belgium (Flemish part) i do like it very much. They have some other fine songs, but this is one of their best.
Posted 20 years ago by ronny    [ Reply ]
better than average for its genre - but that's not much competition.
Posted 20 years ago by DBCinCA    [ Reply ]
ce wrote:
This reminds me a LOT of "Walk on by" on Isaac Hayes' "Hot Buttered Soul" album. I keep expecting some background singers to go "Wa wa!"
That's exactly what it is. They sampled the Hayes tune. The original Hot Buttered Soul album is a classic. Hyperbolicsesquidaleymistic is awsome! Play it Bill! South Park fans will know what I mean ;^)
Posted 20 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
I'm thirsty. Need wo wo.
Posted 20 years ago by Illustr8r    [ Reply ]
This reminds me a LOT of "Walk on by" on Isaac Hayes' "Hot Buttered Soul" album. I keep expecting some background singers to go "Wa wa!"
Posted 21 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
Sensual...
Posted 21 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
But they don't sound anything like a vacuum cleaner...
Posted 21 years ago by catsoup    [ Reply ]
2wip-Hop needs a little more representation on RP IMHO
Posted 21 years ago by Beastman    [ Reply ]
such a great track. it all works together just right. perfect.
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Sounds like 2 different tracks out of tune. I\'m surprised Isaac Hayes agreed on that remix.
Posted 21 years ago by renlat    [ Reply ]
This group is aptly named because they suck.
Posted 21 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
Heard it on Monkey Radio first. God I miss that station.
Posted 21 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
I can picture Liv Tyler in Stealing Beauty sleeping with drool and this song playing in the background... Great song, great movie too. ps - I\'ll take the credit for uploading this.
Posted 22 years ago by noladq    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Platypus: Hooverphonic's first and greatest album... almost too cool.
Agreed! I much prefer their original singer over the present one. Their new album is due in September. Let's hope it's an improvement over "The Magnificent Tree."
Posted 22 years ago by tom_tom    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by TheLoneIguana: Hoover: A vacuum cleaner Phonic: Of, relating to, or having the nature of sound, especially speech sounds Hooverphonic: A giant sucking sound.
Great break down of the word, I'll give you that - you certainly made me laugh. I like this band however.
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Hoover: A vacuum cleaner Phonic: Of, relating to, or having the nature of sound, especially speech sounds Hooverphonic: A giant sucking sound.
Posted 22 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
Hooverphonic's first and greatest album... almost too cool.
Posted 22 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]