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The song is "The Fever." If you're expecting a cover version of Peggy Lee, you're too damn old. Myself, I'm on the cusp.
I chose this version because of the bonus lead-in comedy from SCTV, which is my favorite sketch comedy show ever. It's hilarious seeing Dave Thomas and Catherine O'Hara bickering with a definitive air of comedy menace. I don't recall ever seeing a bad episode.
Anyway, stick around for Southside Johnny (music begins about 1:05). I didn't know this was a Springsteen composition until long after I'd heard Southside's rendition---first live at The Quiet Knight in Chicago around 1975. When I listen to Springsteen recordings from this era, so much of it sounds pretentious and melodramatic to my adult ears. Not Southside, though. If I had to choose between seeing one of the two performing today, I'd take Southside in a second.
Too lazy to document the provenance of this clip tonight, but as always it's embedded from YouTube, embedded for noncommercial commentary, critical discussion, and educational purposes.
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ReplyDeleteSouthside Johnny, the guy can sing. And well, horns. I was never much of a Springsteen fan. I like him enough, but I just didn't listen to his music. I agree with you on who I'd want to see today.
"I like him... I just don't listen to his music." Haha! That formulation has been a running joke in my family since Beer-D discovered how to refuse my directives without hurting my feelings: "I wike spinits... I dzust don't want to eat it vewwy muts."
DeleteLittle Willie John did the original. His "best of" is a "must have."
ReplyDeleteWhile we're at it....this is where "I Feel Fine" and "Day Tripper" came from. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXckeP8np9o
Happy Turkey!
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Will listen to the link at my soonest convenience. Thanks for reminding me about Little Willie John; I've been meaning to add him to my library since I heard a piece about him on the radio about a year ago. Hope you have a good holiday with your family, too.
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