Jolene

landshark · May 21, 2013

This is stemming from the Wagon Wheel discussion a few weeks ago. I just heard the Zac Brown Band version of Jolene originally by Ray LaMontagne. I must say. Completely disappointed. Excellent sad song ruined by another performer.

EDIT FOR CLARITY: This is not the Dolly Tits Parton Song. It's another song completely which shares the same name.

TNGabe · May 21, 2013

Written and originally performed by Dolly Parton, probably before whoever Ray LaMontagne is was born.

dstranger99 · May 21, 2013

^

Yes, Dolly's classic from the 1970's...........Boobs and all...........

geckholm · May 21, 2013

I'm guessing it is not the same song as the Dolly Parton song......just share the same name.

catdaddy66 · May 21, 2013

Watch the version by Jack White of the White Stripes! Awesome energy and wailing vocals... A great cover!

landshark · May 21, 2013

TNGabe said:
Written and originally performed by Dolly Parton, probably before whoever Ray LaMontagne is was born.

Actually no. I know Dolly's version. I'm referring to

So NO!!

And BTW, Dolly's Jolene was released in October of 1973. Ray was born in June of 1973 so you are wrong again.

Qhrumphf · May 21, 2013

landshark said:
Actually no. I know Dolly's version. I'm referring to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdT9uzfTRM0

So NO!! And BTW, Dolly's Jolene was released in October of 1973. Ray was born in June of 1973 so you are wrong again.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

That sounds like the Dolly Parton song to me :ban:

landshark · May 21, 2013

Qhrumphf said:
I have no idea what you're talking about.

That sounds like the Dolly Parton song to me

I assume you have never heard Dolly's version. It's ok though, it sucks I wouldn't recommend it. Miley Cyrus did a far better version last year.

Qhrumphf · May 21, 2013

landshark said:
I assume you have never heard Dolly's version. It's ok though, it sucks I wouldn't recommend it. Miley Cyrus did a far better version last year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLuiTLHNL4I

I am actually quite familiar with the Dolly Parton song. Wasn't familiar with this one until I listened to it prior to that last post. I'm aware they're completely different songs. I was making a joke.

TNGabe · May 21, 2013

landshark said:
Actually no. I know Dolly's version. I'm referring to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdT9uzfTRM0

So NO!! And BTW, Dolly's Jolene was released in October of 1973. Ray was born in June of 1973 so you are wrong again.

Go figure. Apparently recorded May 22, '73, so still older.

Didn't bother to listen to Ray as this is the definative version of Dolly's:

Ok, I have listened to Ray's song. Sounds like Tracy Chapman to me.

Revvy · May 21, 2013

If we're talking about favorite versions of that awesome song, my two favorite (outside of queen dolly's of course) are Mindy Smith's and Allison Kraus' versions.

In Mindy's version you really feel for her, and can't figure out why such an adorable young thing is pushed out by the skank. And also she does a unigue version of the chorus. I like how she bends the last Jolene. Plus Dolly actually said that Mindy's version is her favorite cover, and that's why she appeared in the video.

And they did Leno together. And I can't even fathom how Mindy is 40, and Dolly is 67 and they both are doable....(Though Dolly's facelifts are a little scary.)

And Alison Kraus, is just amazing any day, and this version has Jerry Douglas on it, and Allison is hot in the blue dress.

I'm a big fan of the song. It's in my top 50 of perfect tunes.

Shooter · May 21, 2013

Say, do any of you guys know how to Madison?

Ddubduder · May 21, 2013

All great songs, but I prefer the third wave ska version by Spring Heeled Jack, [ame]http://youtu.be/gfdaC6Rc64M[/ame].

Revvy · May 21, 2013

Ddubduder said:
All great songs, but I prefer the third wave ska version by Spring Heeled Jack, .

Except that's not even the same song. It may have the name Jolene in the title, but that's not even a cover of the original.

passedpawn · May 21, 2013

I hate to go against the vote for Alison Krauss, because I love her, but the White Stripes version is great. Although I always thought it was weird, a dude singing it and all.

Revvy · May 21, 2013

It may be weird him singing it, but it is one of those quintessential covers.

j1laskey · May 21, 2013

passedpawn said:
I hate to go against the vote for Alison Krauss, because I love her, but the White Stripes version is great. Although I always thought it was weird, a dude singing it and all.

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This version can almost make me cry.....(if anyone listens to Stern you get that reference)

Ddubduder · May 21, 2013

Meh, same song, different song, potato/potahtoe.

Qhrumphf · May 21, 2013

TNGabe said:
Go figure. Apparently recorded May 22, '73, so still older.

Didn't bother to listen to Ray as this is the definative version of Dolly's:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlDgXi8EKxg

Ok, I have listened to Ray's song. Sounds like Tracy Chapman to me.

My wife was listening to that cover the other day.

Also this.

Revvy · May 21, 2013

j1laskey said:
This version can almost make me cry.....(if anyone listens to Stern you get that reference)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRu0bdTF2sU

Holy crap...Never heard this one. Its over the top, in a good way. Amazing! :rockin:

morticus · May 27, 2013

Cake has a song called Jolene that's pretty good.

catdaddy66 · May 27, 2013

morticus said:
Cake has a song called Jolene that's pretty good.

Absolutely LOVE Cake!! Is it the DP song or an original by the band?

morticus · May 27, 2013

catdaddy66 said:
Absolutely LOVE Cake!! Is it the DP song or an original by the band?

It's their original live version off the album Fashion Nugget.

Revvy · May 27, 2013

This is another one of the Mindy Smith versions, but it is from the Transatlantic sessions, and has Beth Neilsen Chapman, Ally Bane and a ton of country and celtic musicians cross pollinating on it. Amazing as well.

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