A lot of her music is original. She has 8 albums/1 EP! She has such a great voice and the ability to reinvent herself with each album. She goes from an alternative PJ Harvey sound to bluesy/soul then onto something hip hopish like on the Handsome Boy Modeling School album. She is simply awesome. I'm surprised she doesn't have a bigger following.
"Rising Sun Blues" ( The Original Title ) Is an AMERICAN TREASURE!!! It is also A LIVING DOCUMENT. The Spirit of this song is that it is open for ALL to pour their SOUL into it. That is why you will hear many versions of lyrics. To date, every version I have ever heard maintains a few of the original lyrics and The Spirit of the song. With this in mind ........ this version is simply STUNNING!!!!!! The first known recording was by Georgia Turner in 1937 - Produced by Alan Lomax. The song could have been handed down from much earlier Generations of Hardworking Americans.
@rachelo93 original? she almost only does covers, she just sings them more quietly... on the other hand her cover of "sea of love" was one of the most beautiful things ever
@TheRealCosmicJones Yeah, I know that. Some say it's a song from roughly the sixteenth century, while the first known recording was around the 30s. I consider a classic rock song because I grew up with the classic rock versions. Either way, it's still an amazing song.
@aiiiipe check the regina spektor videos. ARGUEMENT FREE. I swear to God, any single song by here, you wont find one argument. plus, watch the videos because they're spektacular.
No price. I just think that people all the time say: I can di it better and it just a phrase. Most of the time they don't show it or are not even able. That was my point.
You know.. im not a FAN of her, but if u wud be there i wud even stop breathing to hear the voice of this fenomenon, but some people just like to scream to the whole word "LOOK AT ME I NOW WHAT IS THIS SONG, I BOUGHT THE CD AND I LOVE IT MORE THAN EVERYONE ROUND HERE, OK?!" that just make me furious, when people just want to project themselves using these artists for stereotype..
I don't know her well either but she might just be this way because she's on stage (adrenaline for example). But still I guess you could always be right in the case that she's a wild chick..
@shawndimery judging someone based on the fact that they have a rammstein vid in their favs is pretty childish, best not to call another the schoolboy. Also, those who can't do, teach. enjoy failing at your chosen field
matheus222- she has admitted to being wasted at all her shows prior to mid-2008. so imagine doing that hammered? i think she did a good job and i will challenge you to post a video of you doing this. "Matheus222...I'm sure I CAN do a better cover"
u seriously think JoBros are better than her? wow. maybe she just isn't your style then. u don't have to insult her. out of all the crappy pop stars out there, why cat power? it's not like she lip syncs or pretends to play the guitar or doesn't write her own music ... honestly she isn't one of my favorite artists either, but i can still appreciate her musically. she's original. and her voice is too. =P .
I just hate when the artist is starting to get the spirit into the song while she starting the song and the people start to clap and scream.FUCK shut the fuck up!! THIS IS ART PLEASE RESPECT THE MOMENT! and fuck everywhere it happens.. here in south of brazil is a war when an artist stars a soul-leaded song, theres aways an asshole whistling or screaming "YEAAH THATS A GOOD ONE!!" sorry if i sound pissed of.. but it pisses me off!! LOL
Why's everyone up in arms with the "bet you can't do it better" responses? So what? Ok, my rendition might be god awful, doesn't mean this performance didn't suck (coming from a fan of cat power). If my accountant does a shitty job with my taxes, I don't expect someone to reply "bet you can't do a better job!" If it weren't for the title being displayed I bet most of us would have trouble even just discerning what song she was covering
You've committed some pretty bad grammatical errors there. Let me clean it up for you: "Wow! This is the polar opposite of the Animals'; a musically and vocally talented version."
I have met my soul mate except that shes talented and I,m not...agree with rachels comment here about slagging off artists. If its not your sort of music then go elsewhere lol!!!!
this girl is totally amazing and she has such a kind of singing that I love sooooooo much !!!
i love her, for her beauty and her talent, and her modesty
c'ero anch'io...spettacolo!
The best music comes from deep emotion man
one of my fave songs - and what a cover - AMAZING!
I normally don't like covers of classic rock, but this is actually pretty relaxing to listen to...
good freaking song shes amazing
I love Cat power! :D she's freaking amazing! :D :D
I was there...I could have gone...why did I not check her concert listings!!!!!! wahhhhhh
I adore her
quando dice "ciao come stai? tutto bene" io potrei anche morire...Chan ti AMO!
sober haha i love herrr. she reminds me of me :)
A lot of her music is original. She has 8 albums/1 EP! She has such a great voice and the ability to reinvent herself with each album. She goes from an alternative PJ Harvey sound to bluesy/soul then onto something hip hopish like on the Handsome Boy Modeling School album. She is simply awesome. I'm surprised she doesn't have a bigger following.
If you have Itunes there is a version of this song. It's under "Itunes sessions" and it's really good.
@3R3BU5GAT35 hey! nobody really knows when this song was actually written but it truly was way before than 1922
I love the original too much to even listen to her cover!
haha never do i have a trip to youtube and not see an argument
You can learn more about it on INPLIX website I think.
Ok, you got me! :-) Its not the original in it's "truthiest" sense, but it is the one to which I compare all others and this version suffers by it.
"Rising Sun Blues" ( The Original Title ) Is an AMERICAN TREASURE!!! It is also A LIVING DOCUMENT. The Spirit of this song is that it is open for ALL to pour their SOUL into it. That is why you will hear many versions of lyrics. To date, every version I have ever heard maintains a few of the original lyrics and The Spirit of the song. With this in mind ........ this version is simply STUNNING!!!!!! The first known recording was by Georgia Turner in 1937 - Produced by Alan Lomax. The song could have been handed down from much earlier Generations of Hardworking Americans.
@rachelo93
original? she almost only does covers, she just sings them more quietly...
on the other hand her cover of "sea of love" was one of the most beautiful things ever
yes, she said it multiple times i believe.
@TheRealCosmicJones Yeah, I know that. Some say it's a song from roughly the sixteenth century, while the first known recording was around the 30s. I consider a classic rock song because I grew up with the classic rock versions. Either way, it's still an amazing song.
does anyone know if she will be touring the states anytime soon???
I don't know if you heard it but she said, "sober" before she started singing.
No, the video and audio soundtracks just aren't linked up properly.
@3R3BU5GAT35 mmm weird . . . where did you looked up?
she's so cool i like her...honest
@adreanix Because you said "enjoy failing at your chosen field" When im not failing. Im actually happy and thats all that matters in life.
anch'io!
First time I heard it I thought that she is very concentrated on singing. But when I saw it... ;)
good cover. If you liked this song, check out the version by Odetta. Its something special.
"contrarian agendas" I'm so using that!
video is cut short? :(
i don't get the whole thing
blues for ballet....cat power
@aiiiipe check the regina spektor videos. ARGUEMENT FREE.
I swear to God, any single song by here, you wont find one argument.
plus, watch the videos because they're spektacular.
three brownie points please
She's referring to alcohol, but sober can mean drugs too.
No price. I just think that people all the time say: I can di it better and it just a phrase. Most of the time they don't show it or are not even able. That was my point.
@jemappellekait, let it be.
Someone give that poor woman some shoes!
You know.. im not a FAN of her, but if u wud be there i wud even stop breathing to hear the voice of this fenomenon, but some people just like to scream to the whole word "LOOK AT ME I NOW WHAT IS THIS SONG, I BOUGHT THE CD AND I LOVE IT MORE THAN EVERYONE ROUND HERE, OK?!" that just make me furious, when people just want to project themselves using these artists for stereotype..
Ooops, again. You're right.
lip singer?
I don't know her well either but she might just be this way because she's on stage (adrenaline for example). But still I guess you could always be right in the case that she's a wild chick..
@TheEmowithsunglasses OR PERHAPS JUST ON THE DEFENSE OF a STATE OF WASTE
why would she be on drugs?
@shawndimery lol y u mad tho?
Rolling Stones
@3R3BU5GAT35 As I stated before...
Not everyoen has to speak english! youtube is a multinational website
Io c'ero
@shawndimery judging someone based on the fact that they have a rammstein vid in their favs is pretty childish, best not to call another the schoolboy. Also, those who can't do, teach. enjoy failing at your chosen field
Do you honestly think she would make it that obvious?
matheus222- she has admitted to being wasted at all her shows prior to mid-2008. so imagine doing that hammered? i think she did a good job and i will challenge you to post a video of you doing this.
"Matheus222...I'm sure I CAN do a better cover"
u seriously think JoBros are better than her? wow. maybe she just isn't your style then. u don't have to insult her. out of all the crappy pop stars out there, why cat power? it's not like she lip syncs or pretends to play the guitar or doesn't write her own music ... honestly she isn't one of my favorite artists either, but i can still appreciate her musically. she's original. and her voice is too. =P .
I just hate when the artist is starting to get the spirit into the song while she starting the song and the people start to clap and scream.FUCK shut the fuck up!! THIS IS ART PLEASE RESPECT THE MOMENT! and fuck everywhere it happens.. here in south of brazil is a war when an artist stars a soul-leaded song, theres aways an asshole whistling or screaming "YEAAH THATS A GOOD ONE!!" sorry if i sound pissed of.. but it pisses me off!! LOL
Why's everyone up in arms with the "bet you can't do it better" responses? So what? Ok, my rendition might be god awful, doesn't mean this performance didn't suck (coming from a fan of cat power). If my accountant does a shitty job with my taxes, I don't expect someone to reply "bet you can't do a better job!"
If it weren't for the title being displayed I bet most of us would have trouble even just discerning what song she was covering
Oops, not The Rolling Stones... The Animals did the original.
Lol, everyone's given you a thumbs down just 'cause you stated your opinion in level terms.
sober lol
ahahahahahahaha
i don't like her new record.
the old "Covers Record" is amazing though.
so is her Wonderwall cover @ john peel.
c'ero.
n.
Wow! This is the polar opposite of The Animal's musically and vocally talented version. My parents would laugh at this
You've committed some pretty bad grammatical errors there. Let me clean it up for you:
"Wow! This is the polar opposite of the Animals'; a musically and vocally talented version."
lol
than show a cover. you can talk a lot but you should not critize just like that
I liked her better drunk.
I have met my soul mate except that shes talented and I,m not...agree with rachels comment here about slagging off artists. If its not your sort of music then go elsewhere lol!!!!
yeah .. she is an alcoholic .. I guess she was quitin alcohol and she was proud of it .. but oh well ..
A really bad cover of this song.
Way too slow and she took a beautiful blues song into a soft ballad.
It just doesn't work.
good freaking song shes amazing