Daz @5:
I was aware of that, but thanks. The version above is all about the vocal capabilities of the singer, and it is beautiful. LZ’s version is significantly expanded and, to me, goes to the heart of what makes them so great: the bluesy hard rock performed by a tightly integrated group. Whenever I hear LZ’s In My Time of Dying, there is no way that I can sit still. I even went so far once as to tell someone that I wanted it played at my funeral as it might rouse me from the dead.
My apologies for misreading your meaning. But, yeah, I agree completely. Another singer who still gives me goosebumps, though partly for reasons other than his great voice; my Granddad was a massive Robeson fan.
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Daz @8:
No worries. I can see how my first comment could be misread. I was slightly reluctant to make the comment because I did not want Caine to think I was throwing shade on her choice. She highlights so much good music here!
I was slightly reluctant to make the comment because I did not want Caine to think I was throwing shade on her choice. She highlights so much good music here!
No worries! I love it when a choice of mine expands out to encompass other artists; I do prefer when people talk about why they were reminded of so and so and all instead of just posting a link with nothing else. It’s not often you come across someone who is willing to simply put their voice out there as the sole instrument. Like Daz’s granddad, I’m a fan of Robeson.
What I most appreciate is knowing that people actually listen to my choices, rather than opposing them.
There’s so much I want to say, so much I could say, it’s hard to get anything out. I’ll just say that, time after time, I’m struck by how much good the blues does me.
Ahh, love this singer.
Yeah, me too. What’s not to love?
That made me think of one of my favorite cuts from Physical Graffiti: In My Time of Dying.
Wow. Just the voice and a bit of reverb is all that’s needed in this song. And it’s a lot.
johnson catman #3:
It’s the same song, or at least a variation of the same song.
Damn good version though. Thanks, Caine.
‘s a matter of personal taste of course, but I think it pairs up/contrasts nicely with Clutch’s version of Worried Life Blues.
He’s got such an enormous voice.
Daz @5:
I was aware of that, but thanks. The version above is all about the vocal capabilities of the singer, and it is beautiful. LZ’s version is significantly expanded and, to me, goes to the heart of what makes them so great: the bluesy hard rock performed by a tightly integrated group. Whenever I hear LZ’s In My Time of Dying, there is no way that I can sit still. I even went so far once as to tell someone that I wanted it played at my funeral as it might rouse me from the dead.
johnson catman #7:
My apologies for misreading your meaning. But, yeah, I agree completely. Another singer who still gives me goosebumps, though partly for reasons other than his great voice; my Granddad was a massive Robeson fan.
Daz @8:
No worries. I can see how my first comment could be misread. I was slightly reluctant to make the comment because I did not want Caine to think I was throwing shade on her choice. She highlights so much good music here!
Johnson catman:
No worries! I love it when a choice of mine expands out to encompass other artists; I do prefer when people talk about why they were reminded of so and so and all instead of just posting a link with nothing else. It’s not often you come across someone who is willing to simply put their voice out there as the sole instrument. Like Daz’s granddad, I’m a fan of Robeson.
What I most appreciate is knowing that people actually listen to my choices, rather than opposing them.
There’s so much I want to say, so much I could say, it’s hard to get anything out. I’ll just say that, time after time, I’m struck by how much good the blues does me.
Joseph:
Me too. Surprisingly uplifting.