Robert Palmer - Mercy, Mercy Me - DAZZ Covers

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While I am not generally a fan of artist' s covers of songs and generally prefer the original versions, Robert Palmer has done some wonderful originals and stunning covers of soul music.

My favorite DAZZ Cover of Robert Palmer's (Yep. He's the fellow who did "It Takes Every Kind Of People [to make the world go 'round]") is his version of Marvin Gaye's "Mercy, Mercy, Me" which segues right into "I Want You/ The Right Way" in the middle with seamless ease in a natural transition. That second song just gives me goose bumps -- it just never got the air play that it deserved.

Full orchestra (even some jazzy muted trumpets, poppy electric bass, and a wonderful chorus -- full and rich) and a great live performance on the old Arsenio Hall show.

The music isn't overproduced, the voice is not a freak show (a/k/a/ Michael Bolton), and the feel is gentle, soulful and very warm. I hope that you enjoy it.

You're just a click away from this true winner in the never-ending quest for ... DAZZ Covers


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyj_BRBj9gU


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Steven Tyler - Hardcore Rocker - AEROSMITH.

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Steve Tyler is a hardcore rocker (in terms of his music of the 1980s with Aerosmith) and in terms of his legendary lifestyle. But three things set him apart from all of the other head-banging, glass-busting, "darkside" artists and performers of that era and genre:

1) His enormous catalog of well-written, seriously-arranged music;

2) His variety -- his vast range of musical and vocal styles; each and all done with complete dedication, full focus and a sense of the performer singing to the heavens instead of the throngs;

3) His raw, yet somehow always appropriate voice for whatever material he is performing -- he connects to this music...the meaning of the words, the ambient emotionality of the subject matter, and the rendering of a performance and recording which is uniquely laced with his styling, yet enhanced by it instead of conceitedly obsessed by it. His voice is an instrument of pure expression. We are almost like musical voyeurs listening to him sing directly from his lonely soul to somebody far off in the distance, unseen.

He puts everything into every song as if it were his only one. That is, Dazzolites and Dazzolettes, total immersion, total surrender and total commitment. Ego rides far in the back seat with Tyler. I have selected for you, my faithful listeners, three wonderful songs which demonstrate his artistry, versatility and magic. This having been said, I cannot find it in my heart to forgive him for the latest blitz of Burger King commercials ["Have you tasted the sauce?"]

Click. Enjoy. Come back. Click on another selection. Come back... see the pattern?

DREAM ON

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txlXcJDtDwM&feature=related



I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73cWfFEKAfE&feature=related



JANIE'S GOT A GUN - My Favorite [amazing sound effects, instrumentation, lyrics, harmonies, whisperings, spooky stuff, dynamics... and most of all ---a horrifying underlying theme of child-abuse].

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqQn2ADZE1A




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Cruel To Be Kind - Nick Lowe - DAZZlexia

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One of the catchiest, finest popular songs of the middle - late 1970s. Full orchestration, great backup vocals, sock-it-to-you message, super treble/twangy guitar instrumental in the middle of the pop single. This is an in-concert version performed in 1979 -- the first version was recorded in 1976.

This is not exactly about tough love... it's a bit more sophisticated, though subtle; it has to do with restraint, resilience and a bit of manipulation. Psychology majors welcome. In fact, D.J. Sherman, President of MPower Brands Partnership recommends that we all gain some valuable insight into love and the games people play by listening to this song and studying the lyrics. There may be a pop quiz on Monday.

Click on either the hyperlink or the video player below to savor this great song and exceptional live performance -- this guy might be almost as good as Bo Donaldson And The Heywoods!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM4RtUo5s0g



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