okstevens Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 Eric has covered a song on many of his albums.What song would you like to hear him cover onhis next album. Am I being a bit optimistic here? The song that Eric could just Kill and has Ericstraits all over it is 'The First Cut Is The Deepest'. The original version by Kieth Hampshire NOT Rod Stewart. I dare any one to disagree that Eric could not nail this and make it HIS .What if we could narrow this down to say,5 or 6 songs and Bernie could present it to Eric to pick from? I think that Eric owes us a little consideration....Could be his gift or thanks to us who support him with so much passion...Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 The original version of "First Cut" is by Cat Stevens - the song's writer.MARVIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 The first I ever heard this song was on Rod Stewart's album, and I LOVED it. I didn't know itwas a Cat Stevens song. I always loved his stuff too. The First Cut is a great song. --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okstevens Posted March 27, 2003 Author Share Posted March 27, 2003 Darlene, I never knew it was a Cat Stevens song till today.But Eric could NAIL this song. I already can hear his screaming passionate vocal belting out the lyrics... the break... the piano ... single notes ala 'Boats'... the drum...ala 'ABMS'...I know this one could put EC back on top!!!!Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 I'm always surprised when American fans know of Keith Hampshire. His version of "First Cut" is quite a bit more bombastic (very nice horn arrangement) than Rod's or Cat's, but still a great version.MARVIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 Badfinger's "Day after Day" with a "Make Me Lose Control" production treatment. Though it's sacred, and the comparisons would be problematic, I'd like to also hear an EC version of "Maybe I'm Amazed".Seattle Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregkevinw Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 seattle steve.....same band different tune...badfingers....."no matter what"beach boys..."god only knows" or "dont worry baby"cheap tricks..."the flame"Eric's own "hey Deannie"....but let wally play the guitar part.......thats just off the top of my head...great topic!greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazumi Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 Greg"The Flame"with Eric's voice must be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadfingerBarb Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 Nadine or Tulane by Chuck Berry. Eric is in dire need of some rhythm and blues filling his shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 gregkevinw: That would be my pick for a Raspberries coverSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAM Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Hey Seattle Steve,I've heard Eric do Maybe I'm Amazed. It was as you would expect, absolutely awesome. It was just a mere 32 years ago, but I still remember it.mam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Etta James: Somethin's Got A Hold On MeLyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJacks Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Here's a few off the top of my head:Survivor- "Eye of the Tiger"Toto- "99"Dan Hill- "Sometimes When We Touch", which was covered by Rod Stewart.These are some songs that I certainly like but aren't top-notch favorites. Maybe Carmen could take them to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 I never cared for that "Sometimes When We Touch" song, and ever since Geico Insurance started using it on their gecko-theme commercials, I'll always think of the little green gecko and his human girlfriend frolicking together when I hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Greg's idea is good. Redo "Hey Deanie" with Wally playing a harder guitar track. Speed up the beat so more people can dance. Keep a similar vocal arrangement and harmonies but Eric sings the lead with a little harder edge. That Guitar riff is one of the catchiest riffs ever in pop music. Even Mellencamp ripped off part of it for his first big hit "Hurts So Good". "Hey Deanie" deserves another shot with these changes, and speed up the damn beat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Oh, I would LOVE to hear Eric sing "Maybe I'm Amazed". I think the critics would eat him alive though. The other songs that come to mind are: "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress"--Hollies(?) "Hot Blooded" --Foreignor "Vincent" --Don McLean "Billy, Don't Be A Hero" --Just seeing if you're paying attention.... Heck, I think he could do an awesome job on the International Ladies Garment Workers song--you know, "Look for....the Union Label......etc..!" --Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 I'd love him to cover some of his own songs!!!!Like the gorgeous "Devil and the Deep Blue Sea."If he never did anything else (which is a ridiculous thing for me to say, because I truly believe he will record when he's finished working and is ready), I would die happy if he would put"Devil" out there, with some live instruments likein Bernie's "present." WOW!I do feel that only live instruments can do justice to the gorgeous timbre of his voice. Hisvoice has so many colors to it, that the "canned"accompaniment is so flat and one-dimensional, thatit does not complement his luscious tone quality at all. Of course, I would buy "Devil" (and any of his other unreleased material), even if it were accompanied by a kazoo, but if he would only release it with live instruments, I would die very happy... --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okstevens Posted March 31, 2003 Author Share Posted March 31, 2003 So Darlene,How do you really feel about 'Devil In The Deep Blue Sea' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymooladi Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 I like the idea of "God Only Knows" but the Beach Boys did such a good job on it I am sure it would be criticized. But don't let that stop you Eric, you would do an awsome job on it! JUNE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 Sorry Darlene but I still feel that "Devil" needs some serious editing before it is even close to being released. As it stands in the present version, it is overblown, over melodramatic and about 2 minutes too long. I know others love the song, so this is just my opinion.Regards,MARVIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkpat Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 Yes, I would love to have Eric release a "Rarities' type CD, even if it was only sold on the internet. I'm sure everyone here would order advance copies.A song by a one hit wonder (Marvin...help?)that I always thought Eric would have made huge was the them song to "St. Elmo's Fire". Man, I can hear Eric doing the screaming and just killing on those high notes. (I can see that jaw sticking out, as he hits the notes!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 "St Elmo's Fire" was by John Parr but I believe it was written by David Foster.Regards,MARVIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuke Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 Hmmmmm!?What song would I like to hear Eric cover next?Hmmmm?How about one of MINE!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 How about: "These Eyes" (Guess Who)'Words" (Bee Gees)"Suspicion" (somebody Stafford)and my favorite...'Day After Day" (Badfinger)Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 That's Terry Stafford for "Suspicion." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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