Cover Me Canada

[charlene]

http://covermeauditions.cbc.ca/

[T.G.]

Interesting! So are any Lightfoot pieces among the "pre-selected iconic Canadian songs" involved in this competition? A good outlet for the Massey Pub Jam artists, what do you say?

[charlene]

Songs/Lyrics section has the chosen songs...

[Cathy]

Chosen songs:

(A) “Sundown” written by Gordon Lightfoot, as originally performed by
Gordon Lightfoot

(B) “Black Velvet” written by Christopher Ward & David Tyson, as
originally performed by Alannah Myles

(C) “Life Is A Highway” written by Tom Cochrane, as originally performed
by Tom Cochrane

(D) “Run To You” written by Bryan Adams & Jim Vallance, as originally
performed by Bryan Adams

Producer reserves the right to add additional songs to the list of Audition Songs

Cathy

[T.G.]

Okay folks, get yer there versions of Sundown going ...

[charlene]

YouTube - ‪Sundown - Gordon...

[Cathy]

I think they changed Sundown too much. It doesn't even sound like the same song!

Cathy

[T.G.]

More versions ...

YouTube - ‪Cover Me Canada Audition...

YouTube - ‪Sundown (Gordon...

[T.G.]

Geez I'm finding all of these versions pretty godawful ... my basement studio is almost done, I think I'll try my hand at it, can't be any worse LOL

[Unsettled 1]

Yikes! Shouldn't you at least be able to recognize the melody?
Just asking. No offense intended.

[Cathy]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I never thought I'd hear a metal version of Sundown! That's absolutely awful!!!!!!!!!!! At least the second video doesn't hurt my ears, but I can't say that I LIKE it. I suppose we should feel honored that the new generation of musicians is keeping Gord's songs alive.
You know, that's what music is all about... adapting songs to fit the musical style of generations . Our generation was more about acoustic guitars, folk, light rock. The new generation seems to be more about noise, absurdities, changes.

What's up with that pink frilled housecoat? Now, that was absurd.

Cathy

[jj]

A show competition where people see who can do the "best" covers?
Ctv had something called Canadian Idol.


How about a show where new or unknown (to the masses) indy Canadian talent performs new original songs??? Either their own compositions or those from budding songwriters looking for artists and a platform to launch them.


But I suppose Mother CBC knows best, or maybe she doesn't (seeing as nobody watches it, lol)

...IMO, Strombo's show should conclude with a live canadian artist performance. QTV occasionally hits the mark

Might as well link this to the Covers forum too

[jj]

Originally Posted by Cathy

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I never thought I'd hear a metal version
Cathy

This is from a few decades ago

YouTube - ‪Claw Hammer -...

[Cathy]

At least Claw Hammer's version has the same melody. You can tell they're singing Sundown. It's definitely a rock 'n' roll version, but no where near as bad as the Cover Me Canada Audition. Would I be tempted to buy it? NO.

Cathy

[jj]

I think the metal one got deleted just as I decided to check it out

I don't see the connection to Gord's composition other than lyrics, when I checked out the other two posted here. I guess there is a fine line between being creative and being annoying.... Hope they all have fun regardless cos I know Gord will have fun strolling to the bank

[T.G.]

One day left to get your versions in!

Here's another painful rendition ...

http://youtu.be/4MWUrDCxZq8

[dobsey]

Hi,
can anyone help, i want to go see the great man, the nearest place seems to be new York, when trying to book they want us to pay for 4 tickets maybe 6 to book a booth to guarantee the seats.
We are flying from heathrow just to see him, no other reason, well tying it in with the 25th wedding anniversary, so it it costing enough anyway but he does not come to UK, i have a serious illness, short of breath, so want to do it this year as maybe too ill next year who knows.
chose new york as it is a thousand miles nearer than Canada, however, whats a few miles.
is there anywhere, where we would not get ripped off to guarantee seats, even if it is Canada, i have to do it this year and to travel that distance and not have the evening guaranteed, well.
What about massy hall, can you have dinner there or is there somewhere to eat afterwards etc, any help would be very much appreciated, want to make it a good night for my wife.
Thanks
Dobsey

[dobsey]

Hi,
can anyone help, i want to go see the great man, the nearest place seems to be new York, when trying to book they want us to pay for 4 tickets maybe 6 to book a booth to guarantee the seats.
We are flying from heathrow just to see him, no other reason, well tying it in with the 25th wedding anniversary, so it it costing enough anyway but he does not come to UK, i have a serious illness, short of breath, so want to do it this year as maybe too ill next year who knows.
chose new york as it is a thousand miles nearer than Canada, however, whats a few miles.
is there anywhere, where we would not get ripped off to guarantee seats, even if it is Canada, i have to do it this year and to travel that distance and not have the evening guaranteed, well.
What about massy hall, can you have dinner there or is there somewhere to eat afterwards etc, any help would be very much appreciated, want to make it a good night for my wife.
Thanks
Dobseyhttp://www.corfid.com/vbb/images_corfid/smilies/rolleyes.gif

[dobsey]

Hi,
can anyone help, i want to go see the great man, the nearest place seems to be new York, when trying to book they want us to pay for 4 tickets maybe 6 to book a booth to guarantee the seats.
We are flying from heathrow just to see him, no other reason, well tying it in with the 25th wedding anniversary, so it it costing enough anyway but he does not come to UK, i have a serious illness, short of breath, so want to do it this year as maybe too ill next year who knows.
chose new york as it is a thousand miles nearer than Canada, however, whats a few miles.
is there anywhere, where we would not get ripped off to guarantee seats, even if it is Canada, i have to do it this year and to travel that distance and not have the evening guaranteed, well.
What about massy hall, can you have dinner there or is there somewhere to eat afterwards etc, any help would be very much appreciated, want to make it a good night for my wife.
Thanks
Dobsey

[charlene]

Originally Posted by dobsey

Hi,
can anyone help, i want to go see the great man, the nearest place seems to be new York, when trying to book they want us to pay for 4 tickets maybe 6 to book a booth to guarantee the seats.
We are flying from heathrow just to see him, no other reason, well tying it in with the 25th wedding anniversary, so it it costing enough anyway but he does not come to UK, i have a serious illness, short of breath, so want to do it this year as maybe too ill next year who knows.
chose new york as it is a thousand miles nearer than Canada, however, whats a few miles.
is there anywhere, where we would not get ripped off to guarantee seats, even if it is Canada, i have to do it this year and to travel that distance and not have the evening guaranteed, well.
What about massy hall, can you have dinner there or is there somewhere to eat afterwards etc, any help would be very much appreciated, want to make it a good night for my wife.
Thanks
Dobsey

HI,
there are no planned Massey Hall dates until November 2012.

Sept.12- New York City would seem like a good choice - I'm sure there are plenty of places to eat, probably at the B.B.King's Blues Club itself. I don't know how far it is from the airport you'd land at tho.
There are first come/first serve/seat tix and booth seats but those are purchased only if you want the whole booth of 4 or 6 seats...

http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=717

location @ http://www.bbkingblues.com/faq.shtml

Hope this helps...

[charlene]

‪CBC Cover Me Canada - Gordon Lightfoot's...

[Auburn Annie]

Book early - expect NYC to be busy 10 years and a day after 9/11, lots of memorials etc.

[T.G.]

Less than five hours to deadline, hope some Corfidians can get a version in. Here's one humble rendition on behalf of the fans ...

‪Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot (Cover...

[dobsey]

Originally Posted by charlene

HI,
there are no planned Massey Hall dates until November 2012.

Sept.12- New York City would seem like a good choice - I'm sure there are plenty of places to eat, probably at the B.B.King's Blues Club itself. I don't know how far it is from the airport you'd land at tho.
There are first come/first serve/seat tix and booth seats but those are purchased only if you want the whole booth of 4 or 6 seats...

http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=717

location @ http://www.bbkingblues.com/faq.shtml

Hope this helps...

Hi Charlene, thanks for this but it was BB Kings who wanted us to book the 4-6 seats to guarantee it,you can appreciate don't want to go there all that distance nearly 4,000 miles on a first come basis, and to have to pay for 6 people a bit of a rip off when you only want two.
Thanks anyway, what about massy hall in November what is that like, cold i guess, are there plenty of places near there to eat afterwards.

[dobsey]

Originally Posted by Auburn Annie

Book early - expect NYC to be busy 10 years and a day after 9/11, lots of memorials etc.

Hi AA
Thanks for this, never thought of that, might go for Canada instead later.
Dobsey