Showing posts with label Margo Price. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Margo Price. Show all posts
Nov 8, 2017
Margo Price Performs "All-American Made" on The Daily Show
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Live performances,
Margo Price,
The Daily Show
Oct 20, 2017
Amanda Shires & Margo Price Perform "Midnight Rider"
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Amanda Shires,
Live performances,
Margo Price
Oct 17, 2017
Lukas Nelson & Margo Price Perform "Find Yourself"
Oct 9, 2017
Dream Covers Volume I: Songs We Wanna Hear Get Covered ASAP
by Robert Dean
I think about cover tunes a lot. When a band decides to do a cover on a compilation record or add it to their live show, there’s a lot at stake. Is the band going to do the song straight up? Are they going to take some artistic liberties? Is the song the right choice for the band? There’s a lot to consider when playing someone else’s tune.
What got me thinking about this list was imagining if some of my favorite artists covered songs that in my head worked in concert with their existing sound and style. Cuz, let’s face it; there’s many times when a band picks a cover tune, and it’s complete trash. I’m constantly wondering what a band would sound like if they just tried this song, this one jam.
Maybe I’m nuts, but here are my top songs I think artists should be covering right now:
Don’t Mess Around With Jim – Jim Croce, as covered by JD McPherson
There’s a familiar cadence of the groove between this tune and what JD continually pumps out. The breezy verses seem almost too perfect for McPherson’s solid rock and roll swagger. With the head bobbing tempo and slick feel, there’s so much soul and pure filth underneath this song, that JD McPherson could pull it out in spades. Plus, there’s a third verse riff where it’s just vocals and a super in the pocket drum beat that JD would be all over with that big, bright voice.
Remedy – The Black Crowes, as covered by Every Time I Die
Remedy is one of The Black Crowes sleaziest, blues-soaked tunes. There’s a sense of inherent vice and slick danger to this song. It’s full, breathy and is so slinky and over the top. Every Time I Die have recently been more of a metal band with a few mutated classic rock riffs thrown in, but should they ever wanna flex those muscles they were in the Hot Damn! Era, Remedy would be a great vocal fit, but also be a solid sing-along tune in respect to the chaos of their live shows. Because Every Time I Die have the musical chops to pull off a song like this, I feel like their ownership would be astounding.
Breathe – Pink Floyd, as covered by Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Now, this one might sound weird, but hear me out. Jason Isbell’s guitar playing is silky smooth. The backbone to Pink Floyd’s signature era was David Gilmour’s Stratocaster taking humans to new planets. Isbell is a songwriter, but he’s got some chops, too. Plus, The 400 Unit are quite the band, musically speaking. Coupled with Isbell’s ability to pour himself out and bring out those inner demons, he could harness something akin to the sounds of Dark Side Pink Floyd. When you think about it, it doesn’t seem so far-fetched. If you need further proof, listen to Isbell’s biggest bummer ever, When We Were Vampires – if you don’t hear lament and slow, steady blues, something is off with your ears.
Refugee – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, as covered by Lucero
Lucero has a back catalog of a million songs. Most of which, Ben Nichols can draw up from the well in an instant mentally. But, one in a while, Lucero will break out their cover of Jawbreaker’s Kiss The Bottle. But, as the band gets older and establishes a much more weighted in purist rock and roll sound, Refugee is a tune that fits Nichols swagger, but also works with how the band works as a cohesive unit. That wide open riff matched with the song’s signature call and response works well considering Lucero’s On My Way Downtown isn’t too far off style-wise.
They did cover "American Girl" already: ~Trailer
Magic Man – Heart, as covered by Nikki Lane
There’s something low-key magical about Nikki Lane. She is sultry without putting it on front street. She could deliver on Ann Wilson’s vocal runs. Songs like Highway Queen aren’t too thematically different than the Heart catalog. This one feels like a natural fit.
Mannish Boy – Muddy Waters, as covered by Chris Stapleton
Another odd choice, but it works when you think about it. Chris Stapleton has a gigantic, powerful voice. What’s the most memorable thing about Mannish Boy? It’s the riff and Muddy’s ownership of the room, challenging all comers to step to his vocal prowess. Stapleton could master that song as long as he kept it true to it’s roots and go country.
Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) – The Rolling Stones, as covered by Jack White
If there’s anyone who can handle the instrumentation concerning the original sound and spirit, it’s Jack White. He’s already jammed Loving Cup with The Stones, so seeing him tackle one of their lesser known, but die-hard fan hit songs would be a perfect match. He’s got the gear, the ability to play all of Keith Richards riffs and he’s a complete purist who’d relish trying to offer that same fierce spirit that the original Goats Head Soup warrants.
I Never Loved a Man That Way That I Loved You – Aretha Franklin, as covered by Lady Gaga
Look, Lady Gaga is one of the three best singers in pop music. That’s not even up for debate. It’s her, Beyonce and Adele. Yes, I’m aware there are other badass singers with a serious set of pipes. But, I’d like to see anyone else take the Pepsi Challenge on nailing such a soulful icon track. (If there’s someone you think could wreck shop on this one, shout it out: @Robert_Dean, I wanna know.)
Anyhow, one of the best songs of all time. I’d love to see a killer vocalist take the track on and show off their skills.
I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home – Grand Funk Railroad, as covered by Margo Price
Here’s the wild card. Margo Price is a beast. She’s so talented it’s unreal. If there was anyone who could destroy the all-time jam, it’s Margo Price. Her band is insane and just so tight. When she did those Prairie Home Companion with Jack White we saw a layered, classic Margo Price that could straight murder harmonies and let’s face it. She would wreck shop on this tune. Someone send her people an email. This one would be dope.
Agree or disagree, tweet us or leave a comment. What are your dream covers? We want to know.
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Aretha Franklin,
Features,
Heart,
JD McPherson,
Jim Croce,
Lady Gaga,
Lucero,
Margo Price,
Nikki Lane,
Robert Dean
Aug 23, 2017
New Video: Margo Price "Weakness"
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Margo Price,
New Videos
Aug 10, 2017
Dec 22, 2016
Best Songs of 2016 Spotlight: Margo Price - Hands of Time
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Live performances,
Margo Price
Dec 14, 2016
Best Songs of 2016: Beyond the Top 10
2016 was a bad year for music. So many legends lost. And it was a slightly down year for albums (to be fair, the past 2-3 years were so stellar, it's hard to compete and unnecessary to complain). However, it was a really good year for songs. Here are the tunes just beyond my top 10 that I feel need recognition - Look closely, some don't have videos. There are, of course, many others I enjoyed through the year, but for me this is the cream of the crop. Farce the Music's top 10 songs of 2016 will be posted tomorrow. ~Trailer
No particular order.
Blackberry Smoke (ft. Gregg Allman) - Free on the Wing
Margo Price - Hands of Time
Erik Dylan - Fishing Alone
Jack Ingram - Blaine's Ferris Wheel
Brent Cobb - Country Bound
Charles Bradley - Changes
Rob Baird - Horses
Western Centuries - Off the Shelf
Larry Hooper - Cry Me a River
Lydia Loveless - More Than Ever
Caleb Caudle - White Dove's Wing
Sturgill Simpson - Call to Arms
BJ Barham - Water in the Well
Amanda Shires - Pale Fire
Chance the Rapper - No Problem (feat. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz)
Randy Rogers Band - Things I Need to Quit
Kelsey Waldon - All By Myself
Beyonce w/Jack White - Don't Hurt Yourself
Gojira - Stranded
Tedeschi Trucks Band - Let Me Get By
Quaker City Night Hawks - Mockingbird
Nov 3, 2016
New Video: Margo Price - Hands of Time
From Midwest Farmer's Daughter.
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Margo Price,
New Videos
Aug 19, 2016
Sturgill, Band Perry, FGL Memes: Stash Contest Entries
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Contests,
Florida Georgia Line,
Margo Price,
memes,
Satire,
Sturgill Simpson,
The Band Perry,
Whitey Morgan,
WWE
Jul 7, 2016
Favorite Albums of 2016: Mid-Year Report
This is Trailer's list of favorite albums. The year-end list will look a lot different because all
Farce the Music's contributors will vote on it, there will be actual write-ups of the top albums,
and besides... there are 6 more months in the year.
11. Bonnie Raitt - Dig in Deep
12. Hayes Carll - Lovers and Leavers
13. Margo Price - Midwest Farmer's Daughter
14. Quaker City Night Hawks - El Astronauta
15. Western Centuries - Weight of the World
16. Loretta Lynn - Full Circle
17. Deftones - Gore
18. Chance the Rapper - Coloring Book
19. The Temperance Movement - White Bear (out July 22)
20. Parker Millsap - The Very Last Day
21. Band of Horses - Why Are You OK?
22. Larry Hooper - No Turning Back
23. Tedeschi Trucks Band - Let Me Get By
24. Southern Family
25. Robbie Fulks - Upland Stories
26. Candlebox - Disappearing in Airports
27. Arliss Nancy - Greater Divides
28. Dub Miller - The Midnight Ambassador
29. Chris King - Animal
30. Randy Rogers Band - Nothing Shines Like Neon
31. Wheeler Walker Jr. - Redneck Shit
32. The Honeycutters - On the Ropes
33. Rival Sons - Hollow Bones
34. YG - Still Brazy
35. The Cactus Blossoms - You're Dreaming
36. Mavis Staples - Livin' on a High Note
37. The Jayhawks - Paging Mr. Proust
38. Kyle Craft - Dolls of Highland
39. Bonnie Bishop - Ain't Who I Was
40. King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard - Nonagon Infinity
Jun 29, 2016
Margo Price Performs "Hands of Time" on Under the Apple Tree Sessions
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Live performances,
Margo Price
Jun 23, 2016
Apr 11, 2016
Margo Price Performs "Hurtin' on the Bottle" on SNL
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Margo Price,
Saturday Night Live
Apr 5, 2016
Favorite Albums of 2016: First Quarter Report
(Note: This is only Trailer's Top 10 of 2016 so far and is subject to change.
Our official list will be a combined effort from all contributors in December)
1. Hayes Carll - Lovers and Leavers (out Friday)
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