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“Say You’re Free” (Goo Goo Dolls acoustic rock cover song) – The Laptop Sessions
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Originally posted 2011-05-06 01:47:53.
By Jim Fusco:
Wow, it’s really been two weeks since the last video? Well, if you haven’t seen it, search at the top of the Laptop Sessions acoustic cover songs music video blog for “Elderberry Wine” and you’ll see what I’ve been up to lately! It’s my second video back from a very long four-month absence.
Tonight, I bring you a video that shows you what the Laptop Sessions acoustic cover songs blog is all about. It’s a song sung by someone with a raspy voice and it’s totally an electric, rockin’ song. So, I took my non-raspy voice, sat down with my Martin acoustic guitar, and put a new twist on this tune!
It’s a song off of the Goo Goo Dolls newest album, “Something for the Rest of Us” from 2010. Let me tell you, it’s a GREAT album. I can’t stop listening to it. Every song is single-worthy. These guys have gotten so good at writing a catchy pop/rock song and it shows on this album. Honestly, I think it’s my favorite from last year. And there were a TON of albums I heard for the first time last year.
I’ve become quite the Goo Goo Dolls fan ever since I first heard some of their songs on WCJM Internet Radio shows. My friend (and former Laptop Sessions contributor) Jeff Copperthite would pick a song for each radio show we did. After a while, I noticed that I liked those songs, so I bought a couple of their older albums from the early 90′s. Now, I have all of their albums and I love them all! Well, I should say that I love all of their “rock” albums. They actually started in the late 80s as a punk band! I have one of those albums (“Jed”) and let me tell you- it ain’t great. It’s hard to believe that just a couple of years later, they came out with my personal favorite, “Superstar Car Wash”. That album is almost 20 years old now, but if you don’t have it (and like the Goo Goo Dolls), it’s really a neccesity.
Tonight’s song is “Say You’re Free”- it’s one of two Robby Takac songs that are on the new album. In fact, that’s about the standard now, as it has been for the last three albums. Back in the earlier days, Robby and Johhny would split the songs. I really liked that format- it seemed like they were trying to outdo each other. Of course, Johnny is the guy who wrote their most famous songs like “Iris”, so I suppose he’s considered the “better” songwriter. But, as we’ve learned from SO many bands here on the music blog, popularity doesn’t necessarily mean greatness. Now, I won’t sit here and say that I’m not a John Rzeznik fan- I absolutely am. But, for some reason, I absolutely love Robby’s songs, too! My favorite from him, other than the new stuff, is “Already There” from Superstar Car Wash- it’s a great tune with some really introspective lyrics. That’s a bit surprising, considering his punk roots and his incredibly raspy voice. Normally, I wouldn’t like that, but I don’t think he’s doing it on purpose. For instance, you can just tell that John Mayer sings like that on purpose, so I can’t stand it. Same with Dylan. But, people like Dennis Wilson and Robby Takac just have raspy voices for one reason or another and can’t sing any other way. That I can deal with.
I chose this song instead of the better tune, “Now I Hear” from the same album because I wanted to hear how this song would come out acoustically. I love the results and I hope it shows how great of a song it is on its own. And, I hope Robby somehow watches this someday- I want him to know that there are fans out there that love his songs and that want even more per album! I hope you enjoy tonight’s Laptop Session and I’ll be back in a couple of weeks with another great new acoustic cover song music video!
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“Burnin’ Up” (Goo Goo Dolls Acoustic Cover) – The Laptop Sessions
Saturday, July 16th, 2011
Originally posted 2009-07-02 22:13:57.
By Jeff:
Welcome to your Thumpin’ Thursday edition of The Laptop Sessions – not pre-empted by power failure!
I’ve got a great song tonight that is an album cut from The Goo Goo Dolls. They are another band I pretty much grew up with, and among the few that I have seen in concert more than once.
Tonight’s song is called “Burnin’ Up” and it’s the 2nd track. Robby Takac, their bassist, sings lead on this song. It’s funny that most of the songs that become singles for radio play are sung by their guitarist Johnny Rzeznik. They have even acknowledged that the songs he sings tend to have more commercial appeal. Takac was actually the original lead singer and sang most of the songs all the way through their first 3 albums.
One of the songs I have lined up for the future is actually a song from an even earlier album and it’s a humorous song as well. If you know their catalog, you will get the song right away (and it’d be appropriate for an acoustic cover – i.e. there is no mention of a baseball bat).
I got to go out golfing for the first time this year today, and shot a miserable +15 on a par 3 course. I did par one hole and get a couple of bogeys, but for the most part I played above par golf. I hope I don’t play this bad tomorrow when I play 9 holes at a regular course. I also have to do training for the next two weeks, so I may be uploading some videos early, and writing posts ahead of time. If you enjoy some early previews, be sure to check my youtube channel.
Well that’s it for this week. Seeya next week!
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Goo Goo Dolls’ “Hold Me Up” (1990) – Yes, No, or Maybe So
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Originally posted 2010-12-05 23:26:11.
Goo Goo Dolls’ Hold Me Up (1990) – MAYBE
Hold Me Up (Goo Goo Dolls, 1990)
(October 16, 1990)
Review:
The epitome of a three star album: not a masterpiece, but a solid collection of raw yet concise, grungy rock tracks that are energetic and enjoyable — Takac and Rzeznik splitting lead vocal duties and even sharing a duet is a dynamic arrangement.
Top Two Tracks:
“Two Days in February” & “Laughing”
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Goo Goo Dolls’ “Something For the Rest of Us” (2010) – YES, NO, MAYBE SO?
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Originally posted 2011-01-14 12:00:52.
Goo Goo Dolls’ Something For the Rest of Us (2010) – MAYBE SO
Something For The Rest Of Us (Goo Goo Dolls, 2010)
(August 28, 2010)
Review:
I’d like to believe I can admit when I’m wrong, so I’ll declare it here: Something For the Rest of Us is a finely crafted rock album with big vocal hooks, killer choruses, and beautiful instrumentation, though it still comes across as — if not over-produced — a bit too “epic” at times.
Top Two Tracks:
“Still Your Song” & “Home”
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