Hep Hep Hep Show Me Mary
I was searching around for guitar tabs of Catherine Wheel songs when I came across the Catherine Wheel Cover Compilation. The website has .mp3s of covers of Catherine Wheel songs that were originally collected with the intention of making a tribute album. I listened to quite a few of them, but mostly I find it difficult to listen to covers. I’m kind of fascinated by the cover of Goodbye by Evelyn Downing & Jamie Field, though. I can imagine myself back in college, in the student center or somewhere else collegey, listening to this woman sing the song, thinking, “Where do I know this song from?” The song might be followed by a spoken word performance.
I didn’t find a ska cover in the collection, but I didn’t listen to every song. That would be interesting. I think “Show Me Mary” would be a prime candidate for a ska cover.
Meanwhile, I’ve been listening to (and watching) Rob Dickinson’s live performance on KCRW incessantly. Damn fine renditions of his songs. I’ve always had a crush on Rob, too. In the liner notes of Fresh Wine For The Horses, he refers to “Dick Robinson” as a backing vocalist and string orchestra conductor. I like a sense of humor about those things.
The night drags on…
Rob has another live performance on NPR, too.
14 January 2006 – 8:00 PM