I was on this stage, about a week ago, at an open mic, and i played this beautiful, timeless, folk tune, and let me tell, if i was good or not, when the crowd is nice enough to be quiet for you and you can play a beautiful slow song, there is no better feeling. This is beautiful.
I had no idea. I was listening to NPR today and played the B.D. version. Only to found out he was just covering it. What a wonderful song, though. Heart wrenching lyrics.
bob did define the modern lyrics and phrasing though; he made the song his own in the same way that jimi made all along the watchtower into something new.
I always say that if you are going to to a remake of a song, make sure it is at least as good as the original and i have to say this guy really pulls it of
I had the great pleasure of seeing him perform this song on this same tour (or, same year anyway) in a very small intimate cafe venue in St. Augustine, FL. I'm embarrassed to admit that while I've been certain it was a cover all these years, it was not until today that I learned of it being a Bob Dylan tune. This happens with enough frequency that I've decided that the next time I don't know the original artist of a cover, I'm just going to assume it's Dylan.
I actually ended up buying a Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin. Similar design and great sound, but with a friendlier price tag. These jazzboxes are a lot of fun.
While I'm generally not a fan of doing a rendition of a folk song that has already been famously done by another artist (especially one who is compared to you annoying often), this version is nothing short of perfect. Moved me to tears.
@evanjms7 Thanks, I didn't think it was a Tim Armstrong. I saw him play it in Memphis and it had probably my favorite sound of any guitar I've ever heard. Of course, it could have mostly been the Tallest Man's playing.
No it's not. The tailpiece gives it away. It's a Gretsch G100CE. Watch the video of him playing King of Spain at KEXP. It's about half the price of the Tim Armstrong model.
Original with regards to this arrangement, but the lyrics are very old, predating even Dylan himself. I always think of it as one of if not Dylan's finest vocal performance, and without the confounding factors of his songwriting genius it really does showcase that man's innate vocal talent.
Don't be too focussed of the photo. On this photo Tallest plays capo 6. But the music has chords like C#m and B. This indicates Capo 4, that brings the chords down to Am and G. But this guitar plugging is really outstanding good. No false note and perfect timing. This together with good singing gives me goosebums.
Bob Dylan didn't write this song. That also happens to be a fact. You can't argue any differently. So I'll make this point again: Bob Dylan didn't write this song. Again: Bob Dylan Did NOT write this song.
You spell "Piece" as "peace" .Also when you say "suppose" it's in a different tense. So use "supposed". "suppose" is the verb form. Don't talk to strangers on the internet. You're just making a fool of yourself. It's embarrassing me.
I was on this stage, about a week ago, at an open mic, and i played this beautiful, timeless, folk tune, and let me tell, if i was good or not, when the crowd is nice enough to be quiet for you and you can play a beautiful slow song, there is no better feeling. This is beautiful.
Wish this could be on spotify. This is just class.
apparently nobody knows this song is a lot older than Bob Dylan
I had no idea. I was listening to NPR today and played the B.D. version. Only to found out he was just covering it. What a wonderful song, though. Heart wrenching lyrics.
bob did define the modern lyrics and phrasing though; he made the song his own in the same way that jimi made all along the watchtower into something new.
Such a beautiful and powerful rendition ... your emotion bleeds through your heartfelt notes ... please don't stop singing
I always say that if you are going to to a remake of a song, make sure it is at least as good as the original and i have to say this guy really pulls it of
Wonderfull, it gave me goosebumps
Best cover of this song.
Nah, it's fine. But I think Uncle Tupelo made magic when they reworked it.
lost dog street band & charlie parr are also nice! @@Schomen
Alessandro Adamo I totally agree, this one has the most emotion, and the guitar playing is sublime
Jesus...I was just clicking on this at random and I didn't realize it was The Mill...it's just right up the road from here.
319! I used to Live on Burlingto St. by the L&M Mighty Shop. Even been on the stage at The Mill.
Beautiful version the Tallest... one of his songs Revelation Blues's in commercial of new series ford Eco Sport 2013 Brazil.
BOB DYLAN, THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT SONG!
IT SHOULD BE COVERED
This is almost my favorite way of listening to music. A good quality live recording that's not taken on some guys camera phone.
addicted.
this is really good
I had the great pleasure of seeing him perform this song on this same tour (or, same year anyway) in a very small intimate cafe venue in St. Augustine, FL. I'm embarrassed to admit that while I've been certain it was a cover all these years, it was not until today that I learned of it being a Bob Dylan tune. This happens with enough frequency that I've decided that the next time I don't know the original artist of a cover, I'm just going to assume it's Dylan.
You should also be embarrassed to realise its not a Dylan tune either, Dylan did not write this song
Been diggin' this Lead Belly-penned tune, "Goodnight Irene" recently.
I actually ended up buying a Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin. Similar design and great sound, but with a friendlier price tag. These jazzboxes are a lot of fun.
This version is good, as is Dylan's version, but my favorite is Chris Thile's take on it. I think the text is served beautifully.
Funny reading this comment after they have played live together but didn't play this :(
Uncle Tupelo's version is excellent as well.
Nothing beats Uncle Tupelo's. Jay Farrar makes it his own.
This should have way more views.
While I'm generally not a fan of doing a rendition of a folk song that has already been famously done by another artist (especially one who is compared to you annoying often), this version is nothing short of perfect. Moved me to tears.
+Christian Ragland That's a really specific thing to not be a fan of hahaha. But agreed, this is perfect.
@evanjms7 Thanks, I didn't think it was a Tim Armstrong. I saw him play it in Memphis and it had probably my favorite sound of any guitar I've ever heard. Of course, it could have mostly been the Tallest Man's playing.
the boss
yep
HE WAS IN IOWA! WHY THE FU** DIDN'T I KNOW OF THIS!
This song was originally written by the moon, before alcohol was a thing..
No it's not. The tailpiece gives it away. It's a Gretsch G100CE. Watch the video of him playing King of Spain at KEXP. It's about half the price of the Tim Armstrong model.
@BratyaOuOrojeye Not a Tim Armstrong, but a Gretsch G100CE "Synchromatic". Like the jazzboxes from the fifties.
I know that is strange but i prefer this version than the Bob Dylan one
Actually the one in this picture is a Gretsch G100CE.
Good version by A.S piracicaba SP
@ilovethepeppers It's Actually an Acoustic, the Gretsch G100CE Synchromatic Cutaway. why would he have Tim Armstrong's signature guitar? haha
the tallest man on earth
There better be no DISLIKES!
good version..uncle tupelo knocks it out of the park tho
tullsongs at all, it lacks the emotion and the drive, his version is just too stagnant
@voodoomoose666 sorry, man. Tupelo did it, as well, but this is an old Irish folk standard. The most famous version was probably Dylan's from 63.
Geil, besonders von Jay farrar
I'm pretty sure It's a Gretsch G100CE black. I'm seven months late so you probably already have the G5191.
Ive played here before
I really love The Tallest Man On Earth, I do too. But for once, I like Rumbleseat's cover better...
Yesssss. I've been looking for a version that has the same energy and vocal melody as Rumbleseat's but haven't found any so far.
Check out lost dog street bands cover, then. It's my personal favourite, cheers!
Is this a cover of Bob Dylan's version? I think the original folk song has a different tune. Who sang it first with this melody?
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Original with regards to this arrangement, but the lyrics are very old, predating even Dylan himself. I always think of it as one of if not Dylan's finest vocal performance, and without the confounding factors of his songwriting genius it really does showcase that man's innate vocal talent.
toller typ, auch in haldern absolut gut- wirklich gut..the wild hunt ist sein bestes album, aber live noch besser
Good, but Uncle Tupelo's version is just out of this world.
Anybody know what the guitar in the picture is? I've been looking for a hollow body, and if the Tallest Man plays it, it must be amazing.
I'm pretty sure It's a Gretsch G100CE black. I'm 9 years late so you probably already have the G5191.
Don't be too focussed of the photo. On this photo Tallest plays capo 6. But the music has chords like C#m and B. This indicates Capo 4, that brings the chords down to Am and G. But this guitar plugging is really outstanding good. No false note and perfect timing. This together with good singing gives me goosebums.
Bob Dylan didn't write this song. That also happens to be a fact. You can't argue any differently. So I'll make this point again:
Bob Dylan didn't write this song.
Again:
Bob Dylan Did NOT write this song.
I'd say it's EADGBD. He uses it quite often.
DGDGBbD
@MegaDjtv
Oh sorry I'll be much gentler this time:
You're wrong.
check bob dylans og version
Gretsch G100CE BK
No it's not. it's a Gretsch G100CE BK
;)
@kurbyspader4590 Too bad.
It's not a Dylan song it's a traditional.
very goood performance but I prefer Dylan's one :)
the bowerbirds did a cover too
Nope its a Gretsch G100CE
No, it is the gretsch g100ce BK
@kurbyspader4590 You need to be the top comment =)
American trad.
No it's a dylan song!!
Quite a good version but I prefer Mr Zimmerman's version of the song.
Joan does a mean version to
You spell "Piece" as "peace"
.Also when you say "suppose" it's in a different tense. So use "supposed". "suppose" is the verb form.
Don't talk to strangers on the internet. You're just making a fool of yourself. It's embarrassing me.