And now we have reached the podium.
Bonne Chance!
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In 3rd place with 10 points
Rev. Sister Mary Nelson - Judgement
Comments: You’d better get ready for judgement.
(You might know this one as it’s off the Harry Smith Anthology, but it’s awesome)
Review
Really cool. Vocal sound reminds me a bit of Blind Willie Johnson. That kinda raspy shouting growl. I like religious songs like this. They sound so righteous. Says she only recorded 4 songs in the late 20’s. This is hellah obscure. It’s the right era for me. I’ve never heard of the Harry Smith Anthology. I’m more familiar with Alan Lomax and George Mitchell recordings. Really good choice.
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louis and skydiver b2b podiums?
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A cappella metal!
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What has the world come to?
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That’s me, it’s as haunting a recording as I know of. What better praise?
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b2b wins for louis?!
Thanks for the jinx.
a clean sweep of all the grab bag for Louis?!
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In 2nd place with 11 points
Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Didn’t It Rain
Comments: She’s in the Rock and Roll HOF for a reason.
Review
Really good. I’ve seen videos from her live performances like this before (This Train, etc). Big powerful voice. I didn’t really rank it based on the video, but the video is amazing. I love how she plays an SG. Maybe she inspired the rockers who used them later on. I like how all these people who made music in the early half of the century got a boost during the folk revival and now there’s footage of them playing live. This is a rock solid choice.
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congrats louis
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In 1st place with 12 points
Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To My Lovely
Comments: Maybe the saddest love song I know
Review
Ahhh the beauty of Walrus. I’ve never heard of this guy or song. It’s a wonderful song full of little references in the lyrics and tells a lonely story of a life being elevated out of poverty into higher society. It’s a simple song but it’s done just right. It’s gems like this that are missing in my musical knowledge. It’s nice to go back to the 60’s and discover a pop song that was a huge hit back then but that’s refreshing to hear now.
I think I had a good childhood, but I’m a sucker for songs with childhood memories about being poor (…or an orphan … or in a hospital bed).
I remember the back streets of Naples
Two children begging in rags
Both touched with a burning ambition
To shake off their lowly-born tags, (they tried)
So look into my face, Marie-Claire
And remember just who you are
Then go and forget me forever
But I know you still bear the scar, (deep inside, yes, you do)
I liked this song the best right from the start. Easy winner. Thank you for this.
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This was one of the songs that I had kept in my Walrus backpocket waiting for a an opportunity to shoehorn it in. I am glad you like it. Thanks for taking the time to listen to our songs and doing this reveal.
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Started this off with 2 nodiums.
Awesome.
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Thus my walrus reveal has concluded.
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Hi, have we met?
Nice reveal Pauwl… if that is your real name
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Third place - great song I can see that
Second place. Absolutely fantastic song, awesome judging.
First place. Yikes, I’m old enough to remember this from first time around, hated it then, and still hate it now
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Great reveal in spite of the winner
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Mysteriously Jean doesn’t make an appearance … yet. On the leader board we’re already seeing separation for the three front runners. Sounds like Louis is prohibitive favourite down at honest Yuv’s bookmakers.
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