Marshall Crenshaw is overdue for rediscovery. Once upon a time, he was a god on college radio, but the man can do it all. Saw him live about 7 years ago, if anything shimmering brighter than those heady early days when his tunes, with more hooks than a tacklebox, took off like a bottle rocket. This cover of The Left Banke's best-known hit is a sweet rendition.
The Accordion brings out that Parisian Cafe’ feeling. That longing-ness. The same feeling I get when I hear ELP’s “C’est La Vie”. I’ve never seen Marshall live but I’d give my right arm to!
Back in the mid to late 70’s Marshall was in a band called Astigafa here in Detroit and they did a STUNNING version of this song. They had three fantastic singers and NAILED this.
Like many with an ear for talented singer/songwriter/players, I too always lamented MC's lack of record sale success. Regardless, after a lack of promotion greatly aided to his work going unnoticed with full band, Crenshaw scaled things down and toured with this sound for many years. With this Left Banke tune, for both its selection and his arrangement, Marshall Crenshaw shows his genius yet again. Lost touch after the fine Jaggedland and plan to check out the EPs he released in the last five years. Speaking of genius, a big salute to the well placed woooooooh at 2:30. So good, that could have been me.
Rickkie Lee's version being the best. Could not agree more!!!! Everything she''s ever done, really. A superb talent. Her 1st album, one of the best debuts in history...
Fantastic , love this song , makes no matter who plays it The Left Banke , The Four Tops or Marshall with his unique style and excellent guitar playing he covers this song very well indeed .
Never much cared for the Four Tops version since it's not very soulful. Would have thought that's something they would have brought to it. This is great and the original is a classic. Linda Ronstandt and Ann Savoy do a very good job on this too.
If you've never seen Marshall live you're missing something special. If I remember this was recorded at the Stone Pony where I've seen him several times especially in the old days. He's done covers of I Can See For Miles and I'm Not Your Steeping Stone there.
Just got to google it, tony. It was written for "The Left Banke" (she was the love interest of the band's bassist)and it was their hit in July 1966. The Four Tops did it in 1967.
That was excellent. Marshall's cover of Dylan's "My Back Pages" is my favorite version of it. The jam after the verses is raucous and crashes into the end, I love it! th-cam.com/video/qV1C5XFi3ho/w-d-xo.html
Marshall Crenshaw is overdue for rediscovery. Once upon a time, he was a god on college radio, but the man can do it all. Saw him live about 7 years ago, if anything shimmering brighter than those heady early days when his tunes, with more hooks than a tacklebox, took off like a bottle rocket. This cover of The Left Banke's best-known hit is a sweet rendition.
Such a great rendition of this beautiful song. Nice one Marshall.
i am 70 years young, but a new intro to Marshall? Pretty good view of a classic.
I used to hear this guy back in the 80's, someday, someway.
It is a very LIVE recording, but a very intimate performance. Very undoctored. If he did this in a studio, it would blow us away.
The Accordion brings out that Parisian Cafe’ feeling. That longing-ness. The same feeling I get when I hear ELP’s “C’est La Vie”. I’ve never seen Marshall live but I’d give my right arm to!
I'm back for some beauty. it's still here.
Marshall perfectly captures the vulnerability of this song.
Back in the mid to late 70’s Marshall was in a band called Astigafa here in Detroit and they did a STUNNING version of this song. They had three fantastic singers and NAILED this.
totally agree. really wonderful.
Nobody comments on the accordion? The mellotron of the 1890's. Great song.
Always loved this old tune, awsome rendition!
I remember--was 16 when the original came out. The all time teen break up song and still is.
Wow, this more than does justice to the Left Banke’s original; this is fantastic! Thanks for posting.
I love it when artists cover a classic song , they put their own interpretation of it . It somewhat changes but is magical just the same .
Great song, very nicely done.
What a beautiful rendition of such a lovely song!
Like many with an ear for talented singer/songwriter/players, I too always lamented MC's lack of record sale success. Regardless, after a lack of promotion greatly aided to his work going unnoticed with full band, Crenshaw scaled things down and toured with this sound for many years. With this Left Banke tune, for both its selection and his arrangement, Marshall Crenshaw shows his genius yet again. Lost touch after the fine Jaggedland and plan to check out the EPs he released in the last five years.
Speaking of genius, a big salute to the well placed woooooooh at 2:30. So good, that could have been me.
What a douchebag.
Great find! Thanks for posting.
Hearing this is just another reason I'm glad to be alive ❤
I am just finding this. What an amazing cover and performance
A great version Marshall. Spare and lean with just accordion guitar. It is up there with Rikkie Lee Jones' version which is my all time favorite.
Rickkie Lee's version being the best. Could not agree more!!!! Everything she''s ever done, really. A superb talent. Her 1st album, one of the best debuts in history...
Great concert last week, 3/1/19, in Selersville, PA, Marshall and The Bottle Rockets!
a beauty--- brings tears--
wow, my favorite singer/musician playing my favorite 60's song....how good is that?
Amazing! Love Marshall Crenshaw.
Fantastic , love this song , makes no matter who plays it The Left Banke , The Four Tops or Marshall with his unique style and excellent guitar playing he covers this song very well indeed .
Never much cared for the Four Tops version since it's not very soulful. Would have thought that's something they would have brought to it. This is great and the original is a classic. Linda Ronstandt and Ann Savoy do a very good job on this too.
Don't forget about Southside Johnny's version.
What a pleasant surprise---this is very good.
Just amazing
Great tune & MC is a great live act if you haven't caught him yet
Wonderful! 👍🎶
If you've never seen Marshall live you're missing something special. If I remember this was recorded at the Stone Pony where I've seen him several times especially in the old days. He's done covers of I Can See For Miles and I'm Not Your Steeping Stone there.
I've listened to The Left Banke original that I really like.
But I can understand this versions' lyrics, and the artist has such a natural voice.
GREAT RENDITION
Amazing how he started by playing John Lennon for a Beatlemania.
What a great song and voice...(Cindy)
He wrecks best line of this great song
Ugh
Names inside a heart on a wall
Carefulness
I always loves me some Marshall.
Such a nice tune..I'm a huge fan of the Left Banke version..
So is Marshall.
I Love harmonizing to this.....
You sing it girl!!
Thank you! I onced loved a gal I knew her for along time . She tore my heart out . I never got over it . thanks for nothing Renee!
Love the tune and Marshall's version as well!
wow I'd never heard this before- awesome
Very impressive MC nailed it.
Real talent
Rare greatness!
wish I could find his Original MTV video When ever you're on my mind!
Great cover.
Love this guy
Thanks!
Excellent, just as good as the one in Ally Mc Beal soundtrack. Fine posting!
You can't top this !
the one thumbs down doesn't know shit about music
+crackuhpleez agree he know jack shit , the guitar is amazing .
The only limitations I hear are in the recording, not the performance.
perfect
Thank you for posting this!! I forgot he covered this. ^_^
Only covers I like are Linda Ronstadt/Ann Savoy....and now this. This is a tough song to get right and catch the solitude.
I know you'll never see this, but check out the Southside Johnny version. It's the best cover of this song ever.
@@CNubel Well, except for the gorgeous cover by Ida, which is here on the youtube.
I am partial to the late Jimmy LaFave's version...
@@sofireme I just listened and like it. It is such a great melody, I suspect even Dylan could croak out an acceptable version...
The Four Tops
And the Arrows....
"I've suffered for my art...now it's your turn."
Alonzo Branson n
Marshall definitely has some underrated pipes as this cover shows. In beauty and lyricism it rivals the best tenors like Steve Perry
Steve Perry is a squawker
Sweet voice!
My niece was named for this song.
idk what 577666 is hearing, I hear a very good acoustic version of this song
Nice acoustic cover
Nice voice still
Just takes one good talent to do what 3 or 4 did !
Lovely cover very clean vocals and precise guitar work. I wish he had arranged for a female vocalist to harmonize with him on the chorus.
I guess you mean Renee herself...she is a well known singer and vocal coach.
Best version. Clean sulky guitar.
he was really good I think
Raw
Sargent Schultz on the left seems to enjoy the song. Adolph in the center seems to be suffering from a migraine.
It that also Marshall Crenshaw doing double duty on the vocals and the guitar ?
DUH
Marshall must have been very popular with girls when he was young.
577666 MC is one of the be best all around players. Weak is your taste.
Hey 577666. This is friggin' LIVE...like to see you do better.
very very nice version of the great FOUR TOPS song
It is ' not The Four Tops' song , it is The Left Banke's song . The Tops merely had use of it
Just got to google it, tony. It was written for "The Left Banke" (she was the love interest of the band's bassist)and it was their hit in July 1966. The Four Tops did it in 1967.
Have you? You like amp feedback as well no doubt.
That was excellent. Marshall's cover of Dylan's "My Back Pages" is my favorite version of it. The jam after the verses is raucous and crashes into the end, I love it! th-cam.com/video/qV1C5XFi3ho/w-d-xo.html
transplendent
Weak.
+577666 You sir are a moron.
Yes, your comment is just that, lol.
crap