Cow Music

[christopher3393]

On 10/1/2021 at 4:02 PM, sphinxsix said:

It is indeed. I heard both Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey at the age of 16-17 and was sure the slide guitar sounds were coming from an instrument deriving from some traditional African instrument, they weren't although they were supposed to sound like some African fiddles (great examples of Malian bluesy 'fiddles' can be found on Ali Farka Toure's albums eg one with Ry Cooder). 

In general musicians in Africa happened to be inspired by unexpected sources eg Fela Anikulapo Kuti and his fascination with big band jazz on one hand and James Brown funk on the other one.

Probably the best KSA's album:

 

 

 

Something really special: Alhaji Tanko - 'I'm a Cow' - available on... MOOO Records!

BTW I'm absolutely sure no-one following this thread identifies with a ..goat..

Cows rule!

 

 

 

That was inspirational. King Sunny Ade and some fine pedal steel guitar accompaniment. Thanks.

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AND NOW: COW MUSIC'S VERSION OF BEST COVER SONGS entitled "Is It Really Better?"

 

Case#1: Smoke on the Water

 

Here's the original: 

 

"Smoke On The Water" - Red Foley, 1944

 

 

"Smoke on the Water" · Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, 1945

 

 

"Smoke on the Water" - Deep Purple, 1972

 

 

Is it really better?

 

 

[christopher3393]

1 hour ago, sphinxsix said:

It is cause it's about Zappa 

 

The thought crossed my mind. I mean the guitar riff and distorted organ sound badass together, but may that's too superficial:

 

"Fortunately – miraculously, even – no one was killed in the blaze. According to Zappa, most injuries were minor cuts and burns, with only a few people going to the hospital. But the casino was completely engulfed in flames, and all of the band's equipment was destroyed, except, oddly enough, a cowbell."

 

A cowbell in Switzerland. Auspicious! Would love to play one of those.

 

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16 hours ago, sphinxsix said:

Kudos! Didn't remember that!

Proof for those who don't trust Christopher:

 

 

 

Even a cowherd would have to believe that. This calls for a brief musical tribute to the cowbell:

 

"Honky Tonk Women" by The Rolling Stones (nb: honky tonk is very cow)

 

 

"Good Times Bad Times" (Remaster) · Led Zeppelin (just wish the cowbell was a little more forward in the mix, don't you?)

 

 

finally, the sleeper of this group and a benchmark for cowbell:

 

I Guess You Made It (Live) · Poco  (first 1:20!)

 

 

 That is COW AF! Encore!

 

 

 

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"Walking The Floor Over You" · Ernest Tubb 1941 (honky-tonk)

 

 

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"Take Me Back to Tulsa" · Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, 1941

 

 

Spade Cooley: "Take Me Back To Tulsa" with Tex Williams and Carolina Cotton --- Video! Includes accordion!

 

 

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(I like to blow this one up really big on my monitor and pretend I'm looking in a mirror...try it yourself!)

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and now one of the greatest Bob Wills songs of all time:

 

"Faded Love" · Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, 1950

 

 

The immortal Patsy Cline had a hit with it in 1963 with this lushly orchestrated version:

 

 

My personal favorite cover if you don't mind me sharing a little:

 

 

"Faded Love" · Asleep At The Wheel · Shawn Colvin · Lyle Lovett  from Ride With Bob, 1999

 

 

 

...just need a moment...

 

 

[christopher3393]

Time for another round of "Is It Really Better?"

 

The original:

 

"Still Water Runs the Deepest" · Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, 1947

 

 

"Still Water (Love)" · Four Tops,  50th Anniversary | The Singles Collection | 1964-1972 ℗ 1970

 

 

"Still Waters (Run Deep)" · Bee Gees, 1997

 

 

And the winner is:

 

 

Still Water Runs The Deepest (Dance Mix) · Asleep At The Wheel · Willie Nelson Asleep At The Wheel Tribute To The Music Of Bob Wills And The Texas Playboys

 

 

 

(dance versions win every time!)

 

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Album of the evening:

 

 

thumbs down...sentimental cow pie.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910 film), featuring Imogene the Cow

 

 

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"Coyote" Animated Short Film by: Lorenz Wunderle

 

 

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"Ring of Fire" (animated short)

 

 

 

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"My Chickashay" Gal - vocals Smokey Rogers Oct 29 1945

"Shame on You" - vocals Patricia "Patsy" McMahon Oct 15 1945

 

 

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Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys - "Toodleumbo" (1943)

 

 

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Billy F*****g Strings - "Red Daisy"

 

 

"Sow Me The Door"

 

 

[christopher3393]

15 hours ago, AudioDoctor said:

 

No one here in this thread is sophisticated enough for this...  ;-)

 

🙄  C'mon man. Every dairy maiden in Wisconsin can whistle this tune:

 

 

[christopher3393]

I cannot find the words to adequately explain my feelings about this song .💭

 

The Lyrics:

COWMAN MILK YOUR COW

(writers : Barry Gibb / Robin Gibb)

Adam Faith - 1967

 

Cowman, milk your cow

Keep away from the dark skies

Who knows what the weather may bring

Could be snow when the white dove sings

That could be a million years

And that's a long long time

 

Tell me how many springs

will it take before the end

And how many breathes will it take

till the moment when we all decide

Maybe for a million years

And that's a long long time

 

Cowman, milk your cow

Keep away from the dark skies

Who knows what the weather may bring

Could be snow when the white dove sings

That could be a million years

And that's a long long time

 

Tiger in your cage

You're not different from the man I know

All my world's a stage

I'm just waiting for the evening show

That could be a million years

And that's a long long time

 

Cowman, milk your cow

Keep away from the dark skies

Who knows what the weather may bring

Could be snow when the white dove sings

That could be a million years

And that's a long long time

 

That could be a million years

And that's a long long time

Long long long time

Long long long time (fade)

 

The Singer:

 

 

 

The Songwriters and Background Singers:

 

 

 

 

"These days we behave like an ox in autumn or summer

that sniffs at everything and becomes engaged with nothing;"

                                          ---     Dölpa Sherap Gyatso,

                                                    "The Blue Udder"

 

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